What racing is all about
And that, of course, calls for a special-edition model
The Mini is 60 this year, and it's celebrating in the only way that's acceptable in the motoring industry-with a good old special edition.Thus, meet the Mini Cooper S 60 Years Edition, of which 500 will be made
The limited-edition model may be purchased through Lazada
The words 'Mini' and 'Monte Carlo' share a unique history. In the '60s, the inimitable John Cooper decided to make his pedestrian small car into a track-ready machine. The result was a string of championships at the Monte Carlo Rally, then
by Jason Tulio
Fantastic driving machines
We are huge fans of the Mini brand, not only because the entire lineup is fun to drive, but also because of its deep and rich history. Imagine, the first-generation Mini took on the big dogs in the World Rally Championship
Dear Santa...we've been really good
The Mini is not what it used to be. While most people might still remember it as Mr. Bean's car of choice, we think it's obvious that the British vehicle's modern version has left its predecessor's cutesy image
by Drei Laurel
Meeting the not-so-little car that could
If you think the Mini Cooper is a hoot to drive, wait till you try the Mini John Cooper Works. We had the chance to get behind its wheel in Indonesia a few weeks ago, and it certainly lived up to its
From July 1st to August 31st
British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of Mini in the Philippines, announced today its new sales promo called "The Mini Plant Oxford Experience," which will run from July 1 to August 31. The promo offers an Oxford plant tour incentive to anyone
Mini track day, maxi fun
After we saw the five-door variant (F55) of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S at the 2015 Manila International Auto Show, it was time to sample it. But this wasn't just any normal test drive. Because it was a Mini,
In the crazy world of the movie 'Pixels'
To say that the Mini Cooper has become a cult favorite is an understatement. Fans around the world just love the car to no end--both old and new models. If you consider the car a celebrity, well, you're actually not
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A month after test-driving nearly 70 vehicles, Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI) has proclaimed the Mini Cooper S as its 2014-2015 Car of the Year. The car also took the Luxury Compact Car of the Year Award. The fastest car
What are they?
Mini has marked two production milestones: its three-millionth car since 2001 and its two-millionth international export unit.The Mini brand was relaunched by the BMW Group in 2001, after it had been acquired from the Rover Group in 1994. And
We have the prices here
Last night, official Mini distributor British United Automobiles launched the all-new Mini Hatch at its Bonifacio Global City showroom. This is the third generation of the popular hatchback built under BMW ownership.Two variants of Mini's flagship model were introduced:
by Dinzo Tabamo
It shouldn\'t be called mini anymore
Mini has officially released the third-generation model of its modern-age car, and while it is completely recognizable thanks to its globally identifiable design, the car is supposedly all new \"from the ground up.\"While not immediately noticeable on its own,
With the horns of its cars
With the 2012 Summer Olympics in London drawing closer, Mini and the London Philharmonic Orchestra have collaborated to give the British national anthem an unusual twist.Guided by conductor Gareth Newman and using the horns of nine Mini London 2012 special-edition
Pays homage to The Italian Job
With the 2012 Summer Olympics in London drawing closer, Mini has released a short film that carries the theme of the international sporting event and pays homage to the 1969 classic caper film The Italian Job.The short film carries the title
Do we need to remind you that you shouldn't try this?
A pair of local drivers battled it out in a promotional event in China for Mini for the Guinness World Record for the tightest parallel-parking job.On the first attempt, the first driver, Han Yue, immediately set a new record by
Mini US thinks it will rekindle motorists' love affair with the stick
With more and more of today's cars being offered with automatic transmissions, dual-clutch gearboxes and CVTs, driving a stick shift-equipped automobile is fast becoming a dying art. Fortunately, one carmaker is making sure that car buyers will look at
Want one?
The Mini Coupé is still in the development stage but that hasn't stopped the people behind the iconic British brand from giving us a glimpse of its new car while the rear is still clad in swirly black-and-white camouflage.
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The Chief said it best, that President Benigno Aquino III's purchase of a used Porsche is a non-issue. After all, he did say that he sold his old BMW and took out a personal loan to be able to afford
As they say, great things come in small packages<br />
British United Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Mini in the Philippines, officially opened the doors of Mini Global City on January 14.Mini Global City will house British United Automobile's initial Mini lineup in the local market which consists of
One of Top Gear's, er... bigger members takes a closer look at the tiny car<br />
After years of whetting the automotive appetite of the local market, MINI finally made its formal debut in the country last month at the Clark International Speedway. Official distributor British United Automobiles, Inc. held an event called the Mini Drive Experience from
by Dinzo Tabamo
