Archive | March, 2011

Video: Meet the MINI Family

More at: http://MINIspace.com/MINIfamily We’re here to show you the family of four, like never before. Model updates have arrived in all shapes and sizes, so say hello to the new MINI crew. The only thing missing is you. Music by Kaiser Chiefs: “Ruby”

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Remember Mirror Flags? A MINI SA & Black River FC success story

Ever wondered who started the mirror sock craze? MINI South Africa with the help of their ad agency Black River FC, started the initiative over the Soccer World Cup 2010 period. Check the video out for all the details.

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Virtual MINI App

The new Virtual MINI App delivers an interactive experience that lets you view the bigger, four-door, available all-wheel drive MINI Countryman in any real-world environment you want, including the peak of a majestic mountain, the foot of a thundering waterfall, or your very own driveway. The possibilities and fun are endless. Not only that, but [...]

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Philippe Poirier (FIN) - Award Ceremony

Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship Final in Québec. MINI Rookie Award winner is named.

Munich/Québec. Arttu Pihlainen (FIN) succeeded: at the weekend he became Red Bull Crashed Ice (RBCI) World Champion of 2011. At Saturday’s final in Québec, Canada he managed to prevail against tough competition from around the world to wild cheering from an enthusiastic crowd of spectators numbering around 110,000. MINI was in on the action as [...]

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Preliminary Results of MINI E UK Field Trial

MINI E UK FIELD TRIAL SWITCHES OFF The MINI E UK Field Trial which has been researching and analysing the use of fully electric MINIs on UK roads since December 2009 has come to an end today. The 40 ‘pioneers’, who are the second set of participants in the trial handed back their MINI Es [...]

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MINI Carries DON’T TXT & DRIVE Message

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 17, 2011… The BMW Group message of DON’T TXT & DRIVE became local and mobile this afternoon as BMW of North America presented the Woodcliff Lake, NJ Police Department with a specially emblazoned MINI Cooper hartop. BMW of North America President/CEO Jim O’Donnell handed the keys to Police Chief Anthony [...]

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MINI Monster Deals: Drive a new MINI from R2999 per month

See http://www.mini.co.za/monster_deal/ The new Hatch, Clubman and Convertible is available on the MINI Select Monster offer. MINI Countryman and John Cooper Works are excluded from this offer. Vehicle RR  Price (price of a base model) Deposit required Deal interest Rate (Linked) Ownership Term Guaranteed Future Value after 54 months 12 months insurance included if older [...]

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MINI teams up with Red Bull for Red Bull Art of Motion in London.

As part of the brand’s ongoing relationship with Red Bull, MINI will support a unique free-running event at The National Theatre, on London’s South Bank. At 18:00 on 20th March, visitors to the UK debut of ‘Red Bull Art of Motion’ will see 24 of the world’s best free-runners leap and flip their way across [...]

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MINI Coupe & Roadster get ready for launch

South African customers will soon be able to place their orders for the so-called Oxford Twins – the new MINI Coupe and Roadster. Introduced in concept form during the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the cars are both confirmed for production. Local orders open July 2011 with our first deliveries of the Coupe expected in November [...]

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Win a Getaway with MINI Countryman

Win the ultimate weekend getaway by entering online at countryman.mini.co.za and while you’re add it, get in the spirit by adding your lovely faces to our Countrify Yourself gallery. The prize is an exclusive getaway for you and three friends to Marataba Safari Co. Plus you get to drive a MINI Countryman for the weekend! [...]

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