A record grid of period Minis will celebrate the diminutive icon’s 60th birthday at the 2019 Silverstone Classic, scheduled for...
Sixty years ago, the London suburb of Surbiton must have seemed like a paradise for automotive fans with a bit...
Mini’s fiftieth anniversary will be celebrated in four classes at this year’s Silverstone Classic, with a 48-car grid in two races during the weekend of July 24-26, 2009. Entries have been pouring in for the various classes: the modified, fast and furious Mini Se7en; the even more powerful 125mph Mini...
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most spectacular successes in the history of international motorsport. With Irishman...
Paddy Hopkirk MBE receives his own Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition MINI The first deliveries of the MINI Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition have commenced with Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hopkirk MBE...
When Alec Issigonis was requested by British Motor Corporation (BMC) in late 1956 to develop an economical but nevertheless fully-fledged small car with four seats, it quickly became clear that this new model would be truly innovative and, indeed, revolutionary in every respect – the Mini Cooper. Front-wheel drive, extremely...
MINI recently announced three new special editions with exclusive design, equipment features, and distinct characteristics for each new model: Resolute,...
Story and photos by Simon Wright To celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Mini, the IMM2009 meeting and Mini 50th...
It’s tough being British. The lackluster cuisine and stoic monarchy don’t help. Though they did give us the Beatles, Fish and Chips, and the James Bond franchise. For the most part, it’s rare to get a British moment of passionate engagement, especially for the average person. But there is one...
Stéphane Peterhansel (FRA) was victorious in his MINI John Cooper Works Buggy during the 2021 Dakar Rally making it a 6th overall win for...
Beaulieu recently announced their events calendar for 2023, and it is shaping up to be a very exciting year. Successful...
75 Years and still going strong In the wake of World War Two, as the dust had settled and an air of normality was creeping back over the UK, it was in September 1948 when Goodwood Motor Circuit first opened its doors. The name Goodwood,75 years on, is now synonymous...
The MINI brand turned 50 years old on August 26, 2009. Fifty years ago to the day, the British Motor...
The third edition of what has already become the legendary MINI United Festival was recently held from May 22 –...
Paddy Hopkirk’s strength and wit at the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964 launched the Northern Ireland racing driver into the United Kingdom’s most celebrated rally driver and propelled the Mini into racing stardom. Now 87, Paddy still enjoys his enthusiasm for the Mini and savors the trials of winding country...
Masters Historic Racing has launched its latest tin-top series, thought to be the first ever ‘one make’ historic series, catering...
In honor of the Northern Irish rally driver Patrick “Paddy” Hopkirk and his historic rally winning model, MINI is launching the Paddy Hopkirk Edition. It...
It has recently been announced that the upcoming Velocity Invitational will be featuring a nighttime enduro race. The race will be featuring a variety of 1960s Ford Mustang race cars and race-ready classic Mini Coopers. The very interesting special race is scheduled on Friday, November 12, from 4:50 pm to...
MINI recently launched a new limited-edition series for the MINI Electric: the Multitone Edition. Limited to only 200 examples in...
Wherever life may lead us, it is always better to have a best friend with you for the trip. And...
Heads up to those who are interested in learning to drive a stick as MINI USA is launching a new MINI Manual Driving School at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, California. This announcement was made shortly after MINI USA confirmed that they will be bringing back the manual transmission...
The trend-setting Mini Cooper will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in style at The Classic in 2021. Two spectacular showdowns...