Articles about Mini Philippines

Does it spark joy?

When BMW revived the Mini brand at the turn of the century, it positioned it as a premium alternative to mainstream cars. Retro-cutesy styling, rorty motors, and incredible riotous handling made them a popular with buyers. But without a local distributor,

Our kind of Sunday

The Mini Driving Experience was held for the first time in the country at Clark International Speedway (CIS). Malaysian driving instructor Kah Keen Wong laid out a day-long driving curriculum, which started with a safety briefing that emphasized the basics.Proper

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

This might be a first

Lazada is a pretty neat place to shop. Sneakers, clothes, gadgets-the website has it all. But cars? Not really.That might be about to change: Mini Philippines has just announced that it has teamed-up with the e-commerce giant to

Happening this weekend

There will be plenty to see and do at the ongoing Mini Festival, which runs until Sunday, October 21. The event is being held at the Bonifacio High Street Central Amphitheater, where the entire line of current Mini vehicles, including the Mini

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

Get one while you can

The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law has been in place for nearly half a year now, and we've all felt the changes in one way or another, especially in the current prices of vehicles and fuel.Autohub Group,

It managed more than 30km/L

British United Automobiles, the country's exclusive distributor of Mini vehicles, has plenty of reasons to celebrate this holiday season. The company joined the Department of Energy's (DOE) most recent fuel economy run, and the Mini Countryman managed to get second

Car shopping with flair

Test drive events are usually pretty straightforward affairs. You drop by, check out some cars, take a few for a spin, and take advantage of a special financing scheme. But every once in a while, a carmaker goes the extra mile or

We finally take on the 'Green Hell'

It's dangerous and intimidating. So why would you want to drive around the 'Ring? The answer is simple: To drive the legendary track that has immortalized racing legends is high on the bucket list.Watching Formula 1 and sports car races

A not-so-mini setup

When you think 'pop-up store,' what's the first thing to come to mind? Probably some modest, up-and-coming local start-up making a name for itself through weekend bazaars or markets, right? Basically, pop-ups are usually humble and

A surprise announcement from Mini PH

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the second-generation Mini Countryman is set to arrive in the Philippines early next year.The surprise announcement was made by Mini Philippines president Willy Tee Ten earlier today, during the opening of the brand'

It was just as fun as it sounds

Mini's cars have always exemplified a few key qualities: quirkiness, adventure, tongue-in-cheek fun, and humor. But their driving dynamics are second to none, a reflection of the brand's strong motorsports heritage. So when Mini Philippines invited us to

Not so Mini anymore

As much as you love the simplicity and timeless appeal of Mini's earlier models, you can't help but appreciate the work the company puts into making more practical and innovative cars with every generation. Case in point: the all-new

This could be your chance to own one

Mini Philippines is throwing deals all over the place. The company has come up with an all-new promo, less than a month after it began offering special financing packages for several cars until the end of September.The promotion is called

Only while stocks last

Mini Philippines is making it extremely tempting to buy one of its fun-to-drive cars. If you've ever wanted to own one, now is probably your best chance--financially, at least.The company is holding a promo for the Mini

Do not try this at home

If you had told anyone two decades ago that one day we'd be processing vegetables using baking mixers, you'd have been met with expressions of disbelief. Yet here we are in 2016, where kitchens consist of just a handful of

How much is it?

Just when you thought the Mini couldn't be any more fun to drive, here appeared the new Mini Convertible, launched today at the brand's showroom in Bonifacio Global City, giving fans and future owners the opportunity to experience the British

A great time to be a car nut

Thirty-four degrees. That's how hot it was outside during the Mini Track Day held at Clark International Speedway on Labor Day. You could probably add another three or four degrees on account of the asphalt covering the racetrack. Honestly, standing

Surprisingly, we're able to relate

The all-new Mini Clubman was launched recently at a hip event in Makati. Since we had already attended the Asian introduction in Singapore, we'll skip the details of the brand's latest model. What we can add is the pricing