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Mini News Archives

Mini News Archives for May 2008

May 31, 2008 | Times-Transcript

BMW opens shop in Dieppe

James Bond drove one, and now, so can you. Greg Agnew/Times & Transcript The new BMW and Mini auto dealerships have opened just off Highway 15 at the Moncton International Airport.

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Related Topix: Auto Dealers, Canada, Mini Cooper, BMW

Thu May 29, 2008

ConsumerAffairs.Com

Beware of Fuel Sippers Sipping High-Test

Two hot selling high-performance mini-cars, the Smartfortwo and the Mini Cooper, look like great deals, especially at the pump.

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Related Topix: BMW, Mini Cooper, BMW X3

Tue May 27, 2008

The Seattle Times

Grooving in Malta, a Mini paradise

That slogan is probably not the one to cause a stampede for the Air Malta ticket counter, but it would certainly have worked on me.

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper, Travel

Sun May 25, 2008

Memphis Business Journal

Truly mobile banking comes to Memphis thanks to Metropolitan Bank

Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc. , is taking its business on the road in the form of two Mini Coopers.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, Mini Cooper

Fri May 23, 2008

MotoringFile

Battle of the Road Trip Cars

First was the '07 list from Kelly Blue Book, who choose the R56 MINI Cooper. Even though the redesigned 2007 MINI Cooper is both larger and more powerful than its predecessor, highway fuel economy has actually ...

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S

Thu May 22, 2008

Trend Hunter Magazine

Pocket-Size Scooters - Patinette Butterfly

The search for minimalism in design has produced a strikingly diminutive prototype scooter that, when folded up, is barely bigger than a beer bottle.

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper

Tue May 20, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Buy a condo, get a Mini Cooper

Given the slumping housing market, it's no surprise condo developers across metro Atlanta are slashing prices to drum up business.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Mini Cooper, Atlanta, GA, Marketing

Sun May 18, 2008

CNET News.com

Review: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

The new Mini continues its automotive archeology by bringing back the Clubman version. via CNET News.com

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper S

Fri May 16, 2008

Paddock Talk

Green Credentials Persona Is The Greenest Proton Ever

“Persona is the first Proton to score a four star rating, however our cars have always returned excellent fuel economy and have been highly rated in the Green Vehicle Guide over the past few years”

The green credentials of the new Proton Persona have been given official endorsement with the Federal Government Green Vehicle Guide awarding it a four star rating, the first Proton to achieve this level of ... via Paddock Talk

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper

Wed May 14, 2008

CoolBrit.net

Mini's Clubman gets the AC Schnitzer treatment

The name "MINI" says it all: Physically, the Clubman is not one of the biggest out there, but it's got a bigger heart than any other estate. via CoolBrit.net

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper S

Tue May 13, 2008

The New Zealand Herald

John Cooper Works puts more power in Mini package

View as a single page 5:00AM Wednesday May 14, 2008 By Alastair Sloane The JCW Mini Cooper S. Engine, brakes, suspension settings and gearbox adapted from Mini Challenge race cars are the core components in ... via The New Zealand Herald

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S

Sun May 11, 2008

National Post

Top 13 most fuel-efficient cars

“Acceleration is the greatest factor wasting energy, gas and polluting. But in most traffic situations accelerating isn't going to get you there any faster.”

Those worried about ballooning gas prices can whittle their weight, keep their tires properly inflated and avoid long idles. via National Post

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Related Topix: Toyota Yaris, Auto Dealers, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Honda, Mini Cooper

Fri May 09, 2008

MotoringFile

BMW & MINI Win Engine of the Year Awards

Official BMW Press Release: Munich / Stuttgart. With six awards for five engines gained at this year's "International Engine of the Year Awards", BMW has successfully defended its position as the world's ... via MotoringFile

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper S, BMW, BMW M3, BMW 3 Series

WLBZ

New Wienermobile Goes Green

“We also have a wiener jingle horn, which is the yellow button on the roof”

The cold cuts giant has come up with an idea: go green by creating a Mini-Wienermobile. Gas prices seem to be breaking records every day. via WLBZ

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper, Offbeat

National Post

Small, speedy and sophisticated

The price of regular unleaded rose to $1.20 a litre on the day I picked up the Mini Cooper S, the highest price for gasoline in three years. via National Post

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper S, Mini Cooper

Wed May 07, 2008

WCNC

Electric vehicle company maintains its own in Mooresville

“It's an amazing conversation piece. People stop me in parking lots, or pull up alongside of me at stop lights and talk to me with no hesitation.”

Cruise down Rolling Hill Road in Mooresville and you'll find plenty of businesses devoted to making the perfect internal combustion engine for high performance cars. via WCNC

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Related Topix: Mooresville, NC, Toyota Yaris, Mini Cooper

Tue May 06, 2008

Jalopnik

This Japanese Mini Cooper Does Everything Backwards [Novelties]

Here are things we know about the BMC Minis: front-engined, front-wheel-drive, tiny wheels, Brit motor. via Jalopnik

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper, Autos

Sun May 04, 2008

Motor Trend

Will any affordable new cars become collectibles one day?

Classic American iron is more popular than ever these days -- top examples from the muscle car era can bring more at auction than a comparable Jaguar E-Type. Yet originally cars like the '65 Mustang or '57 Bel ... via Motor Trend

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Related Topix: Chevrolet, Mini Cooper S, Autos

Fri May 02, 2008

MotoringFile

Mini Usa JCW Launch & Pricing Details

If you are interested in a factory JCW MINI in the US market, today is your day. via MotoringFile

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Related Topix: Weather, Mini Cooper S, Mini Cooper

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