An excellent read and great resource for any Mini Owner. With plenty of full colour pictures and bursting with performance tips and enhancements for your Mini, this book is a must have for any MINI Owner.

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The all-electric Mini E looks set to make a big impact on the green car market.   Unlike other electric cars, the Mini E boasts good acceleration, fantastic economy and a reasonable range on a single charge. With the existing Mini and Mini Cooper already outselling many other manufacturers worldwide, it’s likely that should the Mini E enter production, it will further establish BMW as the most prominent manufacturer of super minis ever.    That said, we will have to wait until 2015 to find out whether BMW decide to bring an electric vehicle to market.

First pictures of the BMW Mini E full electric mini

The Times reviewed the car and said “It goes like the electric clappers. Moreover, unlike previous electric vehicles, it looks recognisably like a car — indeed, better still, like a recognisable car.”



As with all electric cars, there are many issues which need to be addressed and questions which need asking before they can be considered a viable option for your next car.   Will the battery maintain performance over the lifetime of the car? Will the range of the car be sufficient to fit in with my lifestyle?  Are the long charge times going to be be an issue?  All this and more remains to be discovered.

Mini E Details:

Price: Not for sale (currently in limited trial)

Top speed: 95mph (limited)

Acceleration: 0-62 in 8.5 seconds

Engine: 201HP electric

Range: 100-120 miles

Charge time: ~4 hours at £1.50-£2 a time

Following on from the success of the Mini One, Cooper and Cooper S, BMW have released information on their newest creation, the Mini Countryman. Set for release in September, the Countryman is sure to be a big hit.

The car will feature MINI’s new four-wheel drive system, known as ‘All4′. This will be optional on the flagship Cooper D and Cooper S models, while all other variants will be front-wheel drive only. MINI claims that under normal conditions the ‘All4′ system divides power equally between the front and back wheels. However, in extreme conditions the rear-wheels can deliver as much as 100 per cent of the car’s power.

Inside, the Countryman has room for four adults and includes a centre-rail which runs the length of the cabin and allows rear-seat passengers more space and comfort. An optional three-seat arrangement in the back is available at no extra cost. Depending on how the seats are arranged, boot space can be increased from 350 litres to a cavernous 1150 litres.

Let’s hope it drives as nice as it looks!

A selection of Mini and Mini Cooper iPhone Wallpapers are now available from the iPhone Wallpaper section. All are formatted ready to fit your iPhone screen straight away.

Found a great article with videos to illustrate how to change the spark plugs on your Mini. Really thorough guide with step-by-step instructions. Why pay a garage to do it when this DIY guide gives you all the help you need? Start saving money now!

Swiftcover still prove to be one of the best insurance companies for young drivers and offer very competitive quotes on Insurance for the BMW Mini. They’re also on Quidco and regularly offer up to £50 in cashback for new sign ups. Well worth a visit to the Swiftcover Homepage to get a quote!

If you’re looking to insure your Mini, the official UK dealer of new and used mini’s and mini coopers can help. Take a look at the Official Mini UK Website for more information.

Looking for a forum to discuss your Mini? The Mini2 forum has a huge contributor base and is a valuable resource for any Mini owner. Forum include details on how to buy a mini, mini servicing, best insurance companies as well as mini based events.

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www.coopermini.co.uk

It’s always good to buy a used car from a trusted dealer and the guys at www.coopermini.co.uk are just that. They’ve got a great selection of used Minis and Mini Coopers. Well worth checking them out!