Mini

The side curtain airbags of the Mini Countryman is now being produces by Key Safety Systems based in Detroit, USA. Mini has chosen Key Safety Systems for the job because of their cold gas technology — a system that deploys argon and helium to inflate the curtain. This technology is …

Many of the mini-programs available in the Apples App Store are designed to make everyday life easier. Others are totally oriented towards the preferences and special needs of their users. For car fans, there is now the iPhone app by AC Schnitzer. The Aachen-based tuning specialist has produced the first …

MINI uses their Facebook channel wisely. Right now, it acts as a direct communication channel between the fans and MINI as they announce that a new concept will be unveiled on September 23 in the UK. To give MINI fans who live in the UK the chance to take part …

MINI reveals today some interesting sketches on their Facebook page. This involves a concept coming to the Paris Motor Show: the MINI Scooter E. It is essentially an electric scooter operated by two-wheels which fits perfectly into BMW’s plans of emission-free alternatives for urban transportation. Judging by these photos, the …

This initial part of the car’s test and development programme took place with the engineering team driving the car over four days, primarily on tarmac, but also including several kilometres on loose surfaces and Prodrive’s low grip facility. The car will now travel to Portugal for a week of testing …