This is a cool little clip comparing the Classic Mini to the BMW-owned MINI. It amazes me how much torque the tiny little classics have. If it wasn’t for the dropped cylinder, I think the Mini would have smoked the MINI. What do you think?
Don’t Drink and Drive =)
This is one of my favorite MINI Commercials. Really makes you think twice before drinking in a MINI. Boy would I have LOVED to be the driver in this ad. Those twisties and hills look AWESOME!
Counterfeit MINIs
This little bit of marketing genius is just brilliant! I could not stop laughing the first time I saw it a year or so ago. Basically, it is a commercial for MINI’s but done in a way that looks like a commercial for a DVD on how to spot fake MINI Coopers. Complete with “victims” who have to hide their identity because they bought a MINI for $1200 off Ebay and thought they would be ready to “Motor”! There is even a website set up dedicated to the “Counter Counterfeit Commission”: [ Counterfeit MINIs ]
MINI wins another title at Targa Newfoundland
A stock JCW MINI Cooper S won in the Open Division of the Targa Newfoundland rally for the second year in a row. It was up against some cars with a few more modifications. In fact, the MINI was the only true “stock” car in its class. Sure says something about the little car. For a great recap, check out MotoringFile.com. Videos are coming soon. As soon as I find one I will post to one. You can also check out MINI.ca for a bunch of Targa goodies.
Win a free MINI Cooper from Macworld
Looks like Macworld is giving away a free MINI Cooper. Other prizes include a plasma tv and $25,000 cash. Good luck!
[ Macworld ]
Has your MINI made you a better person?
I stumbled across this post the other day and it really made me stop and think. It really does sum up what MINI ownership can do to a person. It was posted by MINIBee and I think it is great!
Before my MINI, I didn’t enjoy driving my car. It wasn’t that it was a bad car (1998 Honda CRV) it just wasn’t a fun car and it was just my transportation for a 60-mile round trip commute. I was always in a bad mood when I drove the CRV. In the MINI, however, it’s really hard to be in a bad mood. And a better mood has caused me to be a better person.
MINI Cooper Jump Game
This is a pretty cool game from MINIUSA.com that tests your abilty to jump in a MINI Cooper Convertible. It is a lot harder than it looks! WARNING: Start your finger stretching excersizes before playing…. Play it now at MINIUSA.com.
Ruby Tuesday Ruby MINIs Commercial
This has to be one of my favorite TV ads that is still on the airwaves. It features 4 Chili Red MINI Cooper S’s racing along ‘Italian Job-style’ complete with some incredible driving sequences. As I was watching the NASCAR race today at Loudon, NH on TNT, they ran this ad and it prompted me to post this :). Enjoy!
New MINI Traveller / Clubman Pics
Auto Express shows off new pictures of the new MINI Traveller/Clubman in their latest issue.
Photo Credit: Poblete (Auto Express)
The boot actually looks pretty roomy. Notice the separate exhaust pipes. I personally think larger tips like the Blue Flame exhaust are in order, but I like it nonetheless. I am still not a fan of the “Fisher Price” interior on the MKII , but I am guessing once I see one in person I may change my mind. Until then I will keep an open mind. Check out the full article at Auto Express.
Classic Mini Stunt Video
Check out this AMAZING peice of video footage of a Classic Mini tearing up the asphalt. I have never seen a car move like this!