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28 Aug 12Mini Roadster: Test Drive Review
You could be forgiven for thinking that the car in the picture is not a new model. The Mini Convertible has been in existence since 2009 but the diffe... -
4 Apr 12Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - Final Report
Mini's largest ever car arrived for evaluation with BusinessCar last July - big, bold, and in bright blue, unashamed, which is more than could be said... -
22 Mar 12Mini Clubvan set for production
Mini is to re-enter the van market it vacated in 1982 with a production version of its Clubvan concept. Insiders point to the new van being on sale wi... -
7 Mar 12Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 14th Report
The Countryman has been something of an opinion-splitter, although as the car moves towards the end of its time on our fleet, more seem to be positive... -
1 Mar 12Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 13th Report
Driving a saloon with a lovely large and deep boot recently has made me think the Countryman's upright boot could work better if it had a bit more fun... -
9 Feb 12Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 12th Report
Remember the 2010/11 snow chaos that stopped UK plc in its tracks? A lack of winter tyres was identified as the problem. Forward-wind to this winter a... -
26 Jan 12Mini Coupe: Test Drive Review
Mini's onslaught of new models continues with the latest addition - the Coupe.It's a love-it-or-loathe-it two-door variant, pitched as something of a ... -
24 Jan 12Awards 2012 - Supermini: Mini
This year marks a decade of superiority in the supermini category for the BMW-owned Mini. Its cast iron residual values, excellent running costs and ... -
24 Jan 12Awards 2012 - Mini-MPV: Ford C-max
Launched just over a year ago, the new Ford C-max has wrestled this award back from the 2011 champion, Volkswagen's Touran.The new model comes in two ... -
3 Jan 12Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 11th Report
Now my kids have finally taken an interest in the two bikes they've had for years and learnt to cycle, I've discovered two things: 1) Removing the sti... -
5 Dec 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 10th Report
In the past five years I've lost count of the number of useless Bluetooth vehicle systems that would supposedly link your useful phone to your useful ... -
17 Nov 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 9th Report
A roof box seems to suit the Countryman's adventurous leanings and has proved a boon not just on summer holidays, but also more recently as a place to... -
9 Nov 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 8th Report
It may have headlined on other Mini interiors, but the Countryman's 'rainbow lights' still get love as they're not yet widely available with other bra... -
3 Nov 11BMW: Big thinking for Mini
After successfully establishing itself in the private sector over the past 10 years, a growth spurt in size will hopefully lead to a growth spurt in s... -
13 Oct 11Skoda launches mini Citigo
Skoda's member of the VW Group's mini car family, badged Citigo, will reach the UK market next summer, joining VW's Up and Seat's Mii.Described by the... -
13 Oct 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 7th Report
The honeymoon could be over. Almost three months into our long-term Countryman journey and, just like most marriages, while there's plenty that still ... -
29 Sep 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 6th Report
I like my satnavs like my breakfasts: 'Full English'. The ability to submit a seven-digit postcode should be a given in 2011 (aftermarket systems have... -
13 Sep 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 5th Report
In my book 60:40 sliding rear seats are 'a good thing'. They boost the Countryman's 350-litre boot space to 450 litres, but I have to confess to not u... -
30 Aug 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 4th Report
The Countryman's boot might be big in Mini terms but, as mentioned in our last report, an imminent four-up family holiday was always going to require ... -
19 Aug 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Mini Countryman - 3rd report
A reason to test Mini's biggest ever model is to see how much more practical it is. On entry and exit it's a hands-down winner over its Hatch and Club... -
8 Aug 11OUR FLEET TEST DRIVE: Mini Countryman - 2nd Report
Our Countryman is still a brand new experience so we're discovering loads on every journey. Its sheer size, for example, is confusing. The other night... -
15 Jul 11OUR FLEET TEST DRIVE: Mini Countryman - 1st Report
Let's discuss the elephant in the room first: pure and simple, this is the most controversial - yet practical - Mini ever. You feel it when you drive ... -
17 Jun 11Mini Countryman SD: Test Drive Review
Mini's new SD diesel engine has gone into the entire range of products, including the largest Mini, the Countryman. The 143hp 2.0-litre engine in the ... -
25 May 11Mini One D hatch 1.6 90hp 3dr: Test Drive Review
The Mini One D hatch is the jewel in the brand's CO2 crown, with the iconic car now available with 99g/km emissions and official figures of 74.3mpg.Th... -
20 May 11Mini Cooper SD: Test Drive Review
The Cooper SD may sound like a camera memory card but it's actually the new most-expensive mainstream hatchback in the Mini line-up, combining the spo... -
7 Feb 11Mini to launch Cooper SD
Mini is to introduce the most powerful diesel model to its line-up this spring.Hot on the heels of the Countryman and the Family the brand is to launc... -
25 Jan 11Awards 2011 - Supermini: Mini
The Audi A1 finally gave the Mini some premium-badged competition this year, but the reigning champion, with its astounding residual values and runnin... -
25 Jan 11Awards 2011 - Mini-MPV: Volkswagen Touran
The mini-MPV award returns to the 2009 champion, the VW Touran, thanks to good looks, practicality, brand prestige and driving quality. On sale since ... -
14 Jan 11Yell does Mini Countryman deal
Yell will upgrade its fleet of 50 pool cars to Mini Countrymans in the UK's largest single fleet order for the model, following whole-life cost analys... -
20 Sep 10Hyundai unveils mini-MPV
Hyundai is to unveil its new mini-MPV at the Paris Motor Show on 30 September.The lower medium ix20 is the second model targeted at the European marke... -
7 Sep 10Mini Countryman: Test Drive Review
Mini can finally compete in the four-door market thanks to its new Countryman, on sale this month. It's been a long time coming for this quintessentia... -
29 Jul 10Mini Countryman: Test Drive Review
The Countryman represents a whole series of Mini firsts. As well as being the first serious fleet proposition, it is also the first four-door Mini and... -
7 Jul 10Mini unveils first sub-100g/km model
Mini has announced its first sub-100g/km CO2 model available from September.Two new diesel engines on the Mini Hatch D and Cooper D mean fuel consumpt... -
18 Jun 10Mini One Convertible: Test Drive Review
Since Mini launched its revised convertible last year, punters have only been able to obtain Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works versions.Now, with... -
4 Jun 10Mini pushes Countryman to fleet
Mini is pushing its new four-door Countryman, launching in September, to fleet customers and leasing companies at corporate driving days.The BMW-owned... -
26 May 10ACFO AGM 2010: Sneak Mini preview
BMW fleet boss Steve Chater took the opportunity of last week's ACFO conference being held at BMW's Mini plant in Oxford to give delegates a sneak pre... -
16 Apr 10VW reveals revised Touran mini-MPV
VW has revealed its revised Touran will be the "most efficient MPV" the carmaker has produced.The model, on sale in September, will have two petrol en... -
7 Apr 10Countryman targets Focus as Mini's fleet forage begins in earnest
BMW is targeting fleet's biggest players when its new Countryman small 4x4 arrives in September. "I personally believe it has a strong opportunity in ... -
16 Feb 10Mini Countryman prices announced
Mini's first four-door five-seat model will go on sale in September, with prices starting from £16,000.The fourth car in the Mini range, Countryman wi... -
26 Jan 10Awards 2010 - Supermini: Mini
BMW's Mini has made this award its own in recent years. This is its eighth year in a row taking the win - the same number of years the car has been on...