MINI News
Dealerships 'may have to increase prices'21st September 2009
All retailers - from Mazda to Mini car dealerships - may be forced to put their prices up further in the coming months, it has been suggested.What Car? magazine said recent times have seen the cost of buying new and used autos rise, but warned there may be more increases to come...
Deteriorating roads may worry UK drivers8th September 2009
Drivers who have recently paid a visit to retail outlet - such as a Mazda or Mini car dealership - and bought a new motor may be concerned by the comments of one vehicle repair company.Auto Windscreens has claimed the deteriorating state of Britain's roads has led to more cases of windshield damage over recent months...
Applications being taken for Mini trial2nd September 2009
People who tend to go to their nearest Mini car dealership when buying an auto may be interested in a new trial being run in the UK.Motorists resident in the south-east of England are being invited to apply to test the manufacturer's latest electric model...
Mini Coupe Concept 'combines old and new'26th August 2009
Mini dealerships looking forward to the day they can stock the latest model in the range may want to inform customers about its design.According to the manufacturer, the Coupe Concept – which is due to be unveiled at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show – combines the brand's traditional values with advanced technology...
Drivers may find film could help them protect their pockets14th August 2009
Motorists who have recently bought an auto and managed to get a great discount from their local Mazda or Mini car dealership may find a new video can help ensure they do not end up wasting the money they saved...
Messy motors 'are dangerous'4th August 2009
Drivers who have recently bought a spic and span new auto from their local Mazda or Mini car dealership may be well advised to try and keep it as tidy as possible.According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), a messy vehicle can be dangerous...
Used car buyers 'should visit dealerships now'30th July 2009
Motorists planning to head to their local Mazda or Mini car dealership to purchase a used vehicle in the coming months may want to act quickly, if the comments of one sector expert are anything to go by...
Mini First 'offers best-in-class residual value'20th July 2009
Motorists who have been shocked by how much their car has depreciated in value over the years may want to pay a visit to their local Mini dealership when they come to trade in their current auto.The manufacturer has claimed its new First model is expected to retain 50 per cent of its original price after 30,000 miles or three years...
Mini describes milestone as "wonderful"6th July 2009
Mini has described watching the 1.5-millionth car come off the production line at Oxford as "wonderful".The manufacturer achieved the feat in the same year the vehicle celebrates its half century...
Classic Motor Show to include Mini giveaway2nd June 2009
Mini enthusiasts could be in with a chance of winning a model that was restored at last year's Classic Motor Show.The vehicle - which received its makeover from Wheeler Dealers presenter Edd China - is finished in red and has been nicknamed Mo...
BCA claims Mini owners have a lot to smile about1st June 2009
Mini owners have a lot to be happy about at the moment, it has been claimed.According to British Car Auctions, it regularly sees examples of the model going under the hammer at its sales and such vehicles tend to prove popular...
Three new Minis unveiled28th May 2009
A recent event saw three new versions of a classic car unveiled, it has been reported.Mini United was held at the Silverstone Circuit and attended by in excess of 25,000 people over the bank holiday...
Have a Mini weekend at Goodwood29th April 2009
Goodwood in West Sussex is helping Mini celebrate its 50th birthday by involving it in some May events and shows.The Goodwood Revival and Festival of Speed will both include the compact car to mark this event and say "Mini happy returns"...
Mini Cooper Convertible 1.6 has 'men in mind'27th April 2009
Giles Smith of the Times says men like to measure everything - so the Mini Cooper Convertible 1.6 should be right up their alley and may see them heading to their nearest car dealership.He explains the new convertible versions of the Mini come with a new measuring device known as the Openometer, which calculates just how many hours the car has been driven with its top down...
Drivers urged to get under the bonnet21st April 2009
Motorists who have spent months saving for any make of car from a Mazda to a Mini may end up putting their investment at risk if they do not get under the bonnet every now and then, it has been suggested...
Scrappage scheme 'could boost production without hurting the planet'10th March 2009
A scrappage incentive scheme could help the motoring industry and the planet, it has been claimed.Clean Green Cars pointed out a German initiative that offers drivers money to trade in old vehicles has resulted in sector growth of 21...
Clubman to be unveiled in Geneva20th January 2009
The Mini One Clubman will make its debut at the Geneva motor show this March, the manufacturer has revealed.According to the carmaker, the entry-level version of the model gives motorists the chance to benefit from low ownership and running costs...
Race Retro to pay tribute to Mini5th January 2009
Mini enthusiasts may want to make time in their diaries for Race Retro 2009, after organisers announced they would be paying tribute to the manufacturer's racing prowess.Visitors who attend the event at Stoneleigh Park will be able to view the model which was victorious in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally...
Popularity of Mini 'reflected in prices for used models'25th November 2008
A diesel-powered Mini 1.4TD has been revealed as the slowest-depreciating used car in the UK. EurotaxGlass's claimed analysis of the residual values of a range of three-year-old vehicles found the supermini currently has an average trade-in price of 63...
A fuel-efficient model on its own 'is not enough'27th October 2008
Motorists who opt for an economical model when buying a new car in a bid to save money still need to think about their driving style, Clean Green Cars has claimed.The firm conducted a test in a Mini Clubman and found when it was driven without adopting eco-friendly techniques, the vehicle fell short of its official fuel economy rating of 68...
Mini Clubman makes used market debut3rd April 2008
The Mini Clubman has made its official debut in the used vehicle market.British Car Auctions (BCA) had seven versions of the Mini Cooper S Clubman on offer at its Nottingham centre and each was sold for an average of £18,150...
New supermini "excites" Subaru26th November 2007
The new supermini from automobile manufacturer Subaru has excited the company.Managing director of the firm in the UK Lawrence Good has stated that the model's economical and environmentally-friendly features have set tongues wagging...
Super mini 'Britain's favourite car'23rd November 2007
New research in the used car market has singled out the super mini as the UK's most popular vehicle.According to statistics from Experian, family cars like the Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus are being outsold by Renault Clios and Nissan Micras...
MINI to get added performance17th August 2007
MINI Cooper S owners will soon be able improve their car's performance by purchasing the new John Cooper Works tuning kit.The kit will enable owners to increase the engine power from 175 to 192 hp, while the maximum torque can be extended from 240 to 250 Nm...
MINI Clubman set for November launch27th July 2007
MINI has confirmed that its new Clubman model will be released in the UK in November.The company has made fans of the sixties classic MINI Traveller wait for the modern version, as the concept car was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2005...
MINI is top for residual value20th July 2007
The MINI remains the best buy for drivers concerned about the residual value of their car, a new survey has found.Contract hire company Lex has compiled a list of the top 20 mass market cars based on an estimate of the percentage of their new cost they will be worth in three years time...
Mini donates 6th vehicle to Aids charity1st June 2007
Mini has reaffirmed its commitment to good causes by donating a car to a charitable auction for the sixth year in a row.The bespoke Mini, which has been decorated by fashion photographer Mario Testino, is being sold to the highest bidder on eBay and all proceeds will go to Aids charity Life Ball...
Mini Cherished to be promoted25th May 2007
Used cars from across the Mini car range are to be promoted as part of a new sales initiative, it has been revealed.Between June 2nd and 3rd 2007, the UK's Mini dealerships have been asked to raise awareness of the Mini Cherished approved second-hand vehicles programme...