| May 1, 2008 | 2009 JCW
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Back in January, MINI told us that it was going to take full control of the John Cooper Works name and would build a racing series around the new JCW versions of the Cooper and Clubman. Now, in Geneva next...(MORE)
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| April 3, 2008 | A U.S. MINI Challenge Gets Closer
Is a Turn-Key MINI Racer Coming to America? |
In MC2Magizine November-December (#11) issue they wrote just about all that they knew about the John Cooper Works Challenge MINI possibility for the US market. At the Frankfurt auto show they spoke with various people and learned that MINI Europe...(MORE)
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| March 1, 2008 | AMVIV!!!
A Vegas Vacation baby |
AMVIV5 will be March 27-30, 2008.
Cars registered as of 3:00pm 2/26/2008: 348
MINIUSA has stepped up and is sponsoring lunch at the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch. If you go out to the track to watch the driving school or...(MORE)
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| September 26, 2007 | Wilwood Big Brake Kit Sale
We have the best price around! |
| On sale again - our most popular Big Brake Upgrade for your MINI!
MiniTuner is proud to offer the Wilwood’s front "Big Brake" at a killer value.
These kits bring race technology and good looks to your MINI....(MORE)
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| December 1, 2005 | Subaru World Champion Richard Burns Passes Away
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It is with very great sadness that we must announce the death of Richard Burns, the 2001 FIA World Rally Champion. Burns, who was diagnosed with an astrocytoma, a form of brain tumour, in November 2003 passed away last night...(MORE)
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| November 5, 2005 | SEMA 2005 - Vegas Show
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| Yes, its SEMA time (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association)! Hot New Products, Sweet Rides, and, oh, booth babes.
As Las Vegas epitomizes excess and gluttony, what better place for one manufacturer to try to outshine the others…more cars, more bolt...(MORE)
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| September 26, 2005 | Fernando Alonso Clinches F1 World Championship
Yougest F1 Champion in History |
Fernando Alonso today became the youngest world champion in Formula One history, after his thirteenth podium finish of the 2005 season in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Starting from pole position, the Spaniard drove a characteristically aggressive, consistent race...(MORE)
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| July 20, 2005 | Formula 1 US Grand Prix Turns into a FARCE!
Schumacher guaranteed win with NO competitors (Ferrari doesn't allow Reubens to compete) |
| Michael Schumacher earned his fourth United States Grand Prix victory, leading 51 of 73 laps in his Ferrari on June 19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The victory came in a six-car starting field after seven of the 10 Formula...(MORE)
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| June 18, 2005 | Jarno Trulli and Toyota Take Pole for US GP
Kimi is right on his heels |
| Jarno Trulli scored the first pole for the Panasonic Toyota Racing Formula One team with a lap of 1 minute, 10.625 seconds, 132.893 mph in qualifying June 18 for the sixth running of the United States Grand Prix.
The pole...(MORE)
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| February 4, 2005 | MINI closes in on 100,000 sold
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| From MINIUSA press:
MINI USA reported a rise in January sales with 2,917, compared to the 2,756 sold in 2004. The MINI Cooper Convertible and MINI Cooper S Convertible models were introduced in September 2004.
The BMW Group (BMW and...(MORE)
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| December 26, 2004 | Another Use for Your MINI
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| We found another useful way to utilize the front air dam on your Cooper S...as a Snow Pusher!
Though we don't recommend it, we found out first hand that a lowered MINI has a tendancy to function as a snow...(MORE)
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| December 15, 2004 | BMW Set to Outsell VW in U.S.
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| For the first time since 1993, BMW appears set to surpass Volkswagen as the top European seller in the United States.
Through November, BMW trails VW in sales by 45 units (which does not include BMW's MINI brand), while...(MORE)
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| November 9, 2004 | ImportCarTuner (AKA ScoobyTuner/EvoTuner/MiniTuner) takes top American Tuner
Underpowered...but handles like no other! |
| Considering the competition of 600+ hp Skylines, EVOs, Supras, etc. we were far and away the underdogs at “Time Attack II”. All the Japanese giants were there in full force with full pit crews and BIG $$$$$ vehicles.
The...(MORE)
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| October 28, 2004 | BMW Debuts New 3 Series
GREATER PERFORMANCE, GREATER SAFETY, GREATER COMFORT |
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 26, 2004 … Sport sedan enthusiasts everywhere will soon have cause to celebrate an automotive landmark. Next spring the all-new BMW 3 Series will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, followed by...(MORE)
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| July 28, 2004 | BMW: Leading the Luxury Market through 2004
MINI Plant to Expand? |
- BMW continues leadership of Luxury Import market
- Dynamic new models underpin strong H1 sales lead
- Target set for another record sales result
- New X3 and 1 Series to lure a new generation of BMW enthusiasts
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| June 20, 2004 | Schumacher wins at Indianapolis
No stopping Ferrari in incident-packed race |
Ferrari scored another memorable one-two in today’s US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, but it was a race fraught with drama that saw four cars eliminated in a first-corner accident at the start, Fernando Alonso and Ralf Schumacher crash heavily with...(MORE)
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| May 20, 2004 | New Roof Decals
Mod that MINI! |
| Released by MINI..."MINI has expanded its range of roof decals with the addition of five new roof designs. ‘Camouflage’, ‘zip’, ‘stripes’, ‘tartan’ and ‘tiger’ take the total number of MINI roof decals available to 25.
All five new roof decals...(MORE)
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| April 18, 2004 | Leading after Day 1!
Open Track Challenge - Day 1 |
| After working with DMS, Perrin, and others to get the EVO prepped for the week long journey, we are happy to report that day 1 went extremely well...especially in consideration of the competition.
We prepared our EVO to compete in...(MORE)
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| February 20, 2004 | MINI Cooper S MC40
40 Years Ago the Mini Ruled Monte Carlo |
MINI USA announces the debut of the MINI Cooper S MC40. This limited-production commemorative edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of MINI's win of the famed Monte Carlo Rally in 1964 - a victory that forever changed the reputation of MINI...(MORE)
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| February 5, 2004 | Successful 2003 financial year for the BMW Group
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Munich. The BMW Group has continued to perform well in 2003 in line with plan. With 1,104,916 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand cars sold, the Group achieved a new sales volume record and surpassed the previous year’s...(MORE)
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| January 3, 2004 | BMW Group sells over a million automobiles
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With a clear rise in sales in November, the BMW Group is well on target for the 2003 financial year. In the first eleven months of the current year, over a million BMW and MINI brand automobiles have already been...(MORE)
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| December 20, 2003 | BMW Confirms Diesel MINI
The MINI One D made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March |
The MINI One D made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, 2003. It is the first series production MINI ever to feature a diesel engine. The MINI One D will go on sale in the...(MORE)
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| September 15, 2003 | MiniTuner Places 7th at Nationals
Rain Changes Everything! |
| We started off with high hopes. Our driver road races a MINI in the Grand Am Cup Road Race Series. Furthermore, he was the highly competitive CP Class 2002 National Champion.
Our car, though we only had minimal...(MORE)
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| August 18, 2003 | MiniTuner Getting Setup for Nationals
MiniTuner is putting their money where their mouth is. |
| MiniTuner is preparing to compete at the Solo II Nationals.
We are in the process of installing coilovers, sway bars, end links, camber plates, braided stailess steel brake lines & pads, new clutch & lightened flywheel, smaller/lighter wheels...(MORE)
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| August 10, 2003 | MINI Cabrio is Coming!
Bringing down the ROOF! |
| It’s Official: BMW confirms rumors that it will build a MINI convertible!
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At this year's shareholder meeting on 15 May 2003, Dr. Panke, Director...(MORE)
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| June 2, 2003 | MiniTuner & Alta Mini Performance
MiniTuner.com is proud to announce its Partnership |
| MiniTuner.com is proud to annouce its latest product line from Alta Mini Performance.
Alta is a premier supplier in the new MINI with innovative performance products. ...(MORE)
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| June 1, 2003 | MiniTuner goes live!
It's time to get down to business |
| Finally, after a lot of hard work and R&D, MINI Tuner goes live!
We are in the process of listing/setting up all of the MINI products that we sell.
Let us know the products and information you are looking for....(MORE)
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