A bride from Plymouth has surprised her Mini-mad partner by getting married in overalls and making a cheeky video featuring his loving Mini.
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Corbeau Seats partners Harris & Co. in BHRC
First UK-organised Japan rally announced
- Announcing the 2017 Samurai Challenge - the first competitive UK-organised rally ever to visit Japan
- Paris-Vienna free entry competition concludes this weekend with a prize draw at the London Classic Car Show
- Peter Rushforth appointed Clerk of the Course for the Haka Classic Rally in New Zealand
Vintage and classic rally
organiser Rally Round is accelerating into the future with another
pioneering driving adventure - the first competitive UK-organised rally
ever to visit Japan.
Footman James wins Customer Service award
One of the UK’s leading specialist insurance brokers has been
recognised for consistent high scores in customer service over the
course of 2015.
Feefo has awarded Footman James with the Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation.
Feefo has awarded Footman James with the Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation.
UK gets Limited Edition MINI Convertible
To celebrate the upcoming launch of the new MINI Convertible, MINI has unveiled a limited edition model, MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition.
MINI Convertible details and UK pricing
- New MINI Convertible more dynamic, stylish, practical and refined than ever before
- Four-car line-up: MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper D Convertible, MINI Cooper S Convertible, MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
- On sale March 2016, priced from £18,475 OTR
- New fully electric roof that’s quieter and more refined. Retracts fully in 18 seconds
- Boot volume increased by 25 per cent against the outgoing model and greater space for rear seat passengers
- Exceptionally high levels of standard equipment: MINI Visual Boost Radio, MINI Connected, Bluetooth, Rear Parking Distance Control and Rear Reversing Camera
- Industry-first personalisation options include new MINI Yours Union Jack woven fabric roof
- 29,415 previous MINI Convertible models sold from 2011-2015, making it the best-selling convertible in the UK
On sale in the UK from March 2016, it follows hugely successful model launches in 2004 and 2009. Since 2011 until 2015, 29,415 MINI Convertible models have been sold in the UK making it the best-selling convertible in the country.
MINI USA water pump lawsuit delayed
A federal judge in California has delayed the preliminary
approval for a proposed settlement between BMW North America and MINI
Cooper owners who suffered from defective water pumps.
Ripon Racecourse swaps horses for classic cars!
If
the idea of a bank holiday weekend spent admiring beautiful classic
cars in stunning surroundings sets your pulse racing, then Ripon Race
Course on Sunday 1st May is the place to be.
MINI upgrades Hatch standard equipment and adds two more option packs
MINI has today announced a number enhancements for the standard
specification on MINI Hatch models and the introduction of new
personalisation options available exclusively for UK drivers.
‘Mini’ restoration set to shine at the NEC Restoration Show
Lancaster Insurance, headline sponsor of the
Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership display, will be shining a
spotlight on its own restoration project at this year’s Practical
Classics Restoration & Classic Car Show. Taking pride of place
on the insurer’s stand (9 - 245), the 1969 Morris Mini Super Deluxe
named Margo, will be auctioned following her restoration at the
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2016 in aid of Prostate Cancer
UK.
MINI Challenge 2016 to feature on Channel 4
MINI Challenge has announced that this season it will be working with Hayfisher, the Premier Motorsport TV Production house for TV Coverage, with at least four rounds of the MINI CHALLENGE to be shown Channel 4 in a dedicated 30 minute programme, whilst retaining full coverage on Motors TV with dedicated 1 hour programmes for all classes.
Free tickets to London Classic Car Show
The 2nd London Classic Car Show is coming up this weekend and we need someone to attend and take some photos and tell us what it's all about.
Two tickets are up for grabs, for you and a mate - so if you're not busy this weekend, why not go and check out some stunning classic cars for free.
Email: editor@love-mini.co.uk
Two tickets are up for grabs, for you and a mate - so if you're not busy this weekend, why not go and check out some stunning classic cars for free.
Email: editor@love-mini.co.uk
Get dressed up for London Classic Car Show
Mini skirts and Mini Coopers were made for each other… so the organisers of the London Classic Car Show (18-21 February) are asking people to really get in the spirit of the event by wearing vintage clothing when they visit.
MINI: Nominate someone who Defies Labels
Punk. Nerd. Democrat. Republican. Young. Old. As a society, we sometimes tend to put people in boxes and narrow an individual’s character to a single label – especially if they are different from us. MINI USA understands that there is more to each person and recognizes that it is often the originals and mavericks who demonstrate resiliency, authenticity and courage. That’s why MINI is introducing the #DefyLabels Contest to identify and reward exceptional people in local communities who have proven that they can defy labels and define themselves.
Prince of Wales MINI Clubman made in Milan
DiRT Rally to feature classic Minis
Mini Se7en Racing Club 2015 Season Review
The 2015 Mini 7 Racing Club Season Review newsletter is out now.
Inside you'll find the final two race reports of the 2015 season, including a special trip overseas to Zandvoort in Holland.
There's also an excellent season review, penned by the amazing Richard Williamson, highlighting the thrills and spills of season in both the Mini Se7ens and Mini Miglias.
Recently there has been the annual awards ceremony for club members who all turned out very smartly (with no greasy oil marks to be seen) to receive a host of trophies to the many winners of the championship.
You can also find a full list of 2016's dates to book in to your diary.
DOWNLOAD THE NEWSLETTER HERE
Inside you'll find the final two race reports of the 2015 season, including a special trip overseas to Zandvoort in Holland.
There's also an excellent season review, penned by the amazing Richard Williamson, highlighting the thrills and spills of season in both the Mini Se7ens and Mini Miglias.
Recently there has been the annual awards ceremony for club members who all turned out very smartly (with no greasy oil marks to be seen) to receive a host of trophies to the many winners of the championship.
You can also find a full list of 2016's dates to book in to your diary.
DOWNLOAD THE NEWSLETTER HERE
MINI releases 30-sec ad for Superbowl
DVLA taken to court for selling YOUR personal details to parking firms
Have you been hit with a parking fine from a private company? Ever wondered where they got your address details from? Well, if the company is a registered parking operator they can apply to the DVLA for your details after paying a fee. The DVLA has made more than £22 million in the past five years selling your private details to parking firms!
But hold a minute.... Doesn't that contravene Data Protection and European Human Rights laws?
Well, that is the case Challenge the Fine is putting across to the courts, challenging the authority and legality of the DVLA to distribute car owners' personal details - and it all kicks off very soon!
But hold a minute.... Doesn't that contravene Data Protection and European Human Rights laws?
Well, that is the case Challenge the Fine is putting across to the courts, challenging the authority and legality of the DVLA to distribute car owners' personal details - and it all kicks off very soon!
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