MINIpassion

On Friday, 24 April 2009, MINIpassion was invited to attend the South African launch of MINI’s newest model - the R57, or MINI Convertible. We were a bit perplexed at the venue - downtown Johannesburg, and at night, nogal . We were given a map and...(read mor

We'll be attending the launch of the new MINI Convertible (R57) in Johannesburg tonight. For live updates follow us on Twitter ! Photos, video and write-up to follow soon....(read more)

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Forums will be offline for a little while. We are upgrading the platform that the site runs on and need to sort out some licencing issues that affect the forums. Sorry for the inconvenience. Drop me a line if you would like to be notified personally when...(read more)

Lyndhurst Auto Motorrad are doing a breakfast run up to Sabie this coming Sunday, 5 April 2009. Breakfast will be at the Woodsman in Sabie at 9am. Meeting Point: BP Corlett Drive - opposite Lyndhurst Auto Showroom Departure Time: 6am If you'd like...(read more)

With the imminent local launch (4th week of April 2009) of the new MINI Convertible, MINI South Africa have unveiled their new microsite for the new car: AlwaysOpen.co.za Developed locally by Cape Town based new media agency, Bottomline Interactive ,...(read more)

Four new photos have been added to the MINI John Cooper Works Press Photo Gallery : Check out all MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Press Photos Share this post: Email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit!...(read more)

MINI have released the following Press Photos of the new MINI Cooper Convertible : See all MINI Cooper Convertible Press Photos Share this post: Email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit!...(read more)

18 New photos have been added to the MINI Cooper S Convertible Press Photo Gallery : Check out all MINI Cooper S Convertible Press Photos Share this post: Email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit!...(read more)

VIEW THE PRESS PHOTO GALLERY - 25 IMAGES The Object of Stormy Enthusiasm: the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible. A unique racing experience with 208 hp now also in the new generation of the open four-seater MINI – World debut at the International Geneva...(read mor

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Send a MINI Cabrio through the carwash with the top down? MINI Cabrio. Always open.

A bunch of video from BMW AG: Share this post: Email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit!...(read more)

A bunch of new video featuring the new MINI Cooper S Convertible!

You can now build, configure, accessorise and price the new MINI Cabrio (R57) on the MINI.co.za website . New Colours A new metallic black - Midnight Black - replacing Astro Black, is available for both Cooper and Cooper S Cabrios (and also for Hatch...(read more)

MINI.com have launched a new microsite to introduce the New MINI Cabrio. It is quite a rich experience and features full-screen video, illustrating the virtues of the new drop-top - namely: The Always Open Timer: Takes you on a drive with the top down...(read more)

Are you eager to get into a new 2009 MINI Convertible? Get to your dealer now! Potential customers are able to build, specify options, and order their new Convertibles at dealers now. The new MINI Convertible will reach local dealers in April 2009. Although...(read more)

MINI USA Press Release: Brief Description The next-generation model of the celebrated four-seat convertible which achieves some 164,000 in worldwide sales. The new MINI Convertible embodies the thrill of open-air motoring in unmistakably MINI style. Raising...(read more)

MINI South Africa have developed a local website to promote the MINI JCW : www.FASTLOVE.co.za The site metaphor is Speed Dating - you play the guy and get to meet 4 ladies in 3 speed dating sessions. In between sessions you get to overview details of...(read more)

German Advertising Agency and Film Production company, lucie_p , has been commissioned by MINI to film a documentary entitled "50 Years of MINI". Stephanie Guttenberger, a film production assistant from lucie_p, wrote us asking for local participation...(read more)

We will be attending the Johannesburg International Motor Show 2008 press and preview days on 30 and 31 October 2008. While MINI South Africa will have no official presence this year, we're hoping to chat with MINI Press Liason, Guy Kilfoil, about...(read more)

BMW Group to pilot test 500 cars in North America BMW Group will present the new, electrically-powered MINI E to the global media for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19/20 November 2008. 500 MINI E vehicles will then be shipped to the US...(read more)

A unique MINI featuring a visually stunning exterior designed by legendary artist, illustrator and graphic designer Alan Aldridge, is now on show at the Design Museum in London. The MINI Aldridge Special is an exhibit in a retrospective display of Alan's...(read more)

Main displays are the Crossover Concept, MINI John Cooper Works, and MINImalism (BMW Efficient Dynamics). See also the VLOGBYMINI.DE video coverage Share this post: Email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit!...(read more)