The MINI Cooper is a smaller compact car designed by vehicle manufacturer BMW. The current BMW MINI Cooper was designed larger and faster than the previous models. The MINI Cooper and Cooper Clubman (Estate) bring style, comfort and performance directly to the forefront. K&N designed a performance boosting air intake system (69-2005TTK) for the 2007 to 2009 MINI Cooper 1.6L and 2008 and 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman models with the 1.6L engine. The 69-2005TTK only fits U.S. models at this time. K&N air intake systems are guaranteed to increase horsepower and acceleration. Dyno testing revealed a 4.1 horsepower gain at 5300 rpm with this simple performance modification.

Once again, MINI achieves all this by consistently expanding the model range and through the unconventional creativity of MINI design. Just a few months prior to the launch of the brand’s fourth model announced for autumn 2010, MINI is now demonstrating its potential for further enhancement of driving pleasure and diversity through another spectacular concept car: the concept of a brand-new type of vehicle proudly presented by MINI at the North American International Auto Show (16–24 January 2010) in Detroit. The MINI Beachcomber Concept is a four-seater concept car designed consistently for maximum driving pleasure, taking up the enhanced options of the new MINI and combining these potentials with the vision of a radically open body concept.

MINI USA announced today the introduction of a free app to MINI owners that allows access to roadside assistance with the touch of an icon. The new MINI Road Assist mobile application was developed by Allstate Roadside Services and is available for iPhone and select BlackBerry users. The app connects users to roadside assistance while automatically supplying the service provider with all relevant information about the vehicle, most importantly, its exact location.

Ever since the MINI was launched, it’s been a strong member of the AC Schnitzer product range. Enough reason for the AC Schnitzer engineers to exploit the potential of the MINI Cooper S models (R55, R56, R57, R52, R53 and John Cooper Works) even further in a new project. Enjoy driving comfort to the full without restriction, and be prepared for every situation: thanks to the High performance brake system by AC Schnitzer for the MINI Cooper S (R55, R56, R57, R52, R53, JCW).

At first glance calling the 2007 Mini Cooper “All New” may seem like a ruse. Upon closer inspection the surprisingly significant changes make themselves better known. While European pedestrian impact standards dictated minor changes to exterior dimensions, the biggest surprise comes from under the hood. A lot of investment was made into new engines for the Mini Cooper. An all-new turbocharged 1.6-liter engine powers the Cooper S. The new turbocharged engine offers a nice bump in both horsepower and torque over the previous generation Cooper S. Nevertheless, K&N engineers took one look at the car and decided that more could be done.

BMW Group-led consortium is a winner in Technology Strategy Board £25m Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator competition. The British government body that exists to promote business innovation in technology announced yesterday that a consortium led by BMW Group will be supported by a proportion of a £25m fund, enabling the MINI E to be introduced and tested on British roads by a mixture of private, corporate and public sector drivers before the end of 2009.

With its new Convertible (R57), MINI has now produced the next body variant of the cult car. The AC Schnitzer designers and engineers have already developed a range of special accessories for the new MINI. In keeping with the history of the MINI, the Aachen-based tuning specialists have concentrated on developments in the field of performance upgrades, sports rear silencer, sports suspension, alloy wheels, exterior components and interior details. Under the small bonnet of the MINI Cooper S the 1.6 litre engine provides power of 175 HP.

When fashion and music come together at the Life Ball, the result will always be something fascinating and unique - the new Life Ball MINI created in Katy Perry style by American designer duo The Blonds. MINI is supporting the Life Ball for the ninth year in succession in 2009. The 17th Life Ball – taking place on 16 May 2009 – marks the beginning of a four-year cycle, the elements water, earth, air and fire representing both metaphorically and in their artistic embodiment the fundamental symbols of life. Europe’s biggest AIDS charity event offers MINI an outstanding platform on which to underline its socio-political commitment.

Ian Robertson, Sales and Marketing Director of BMW Group AG, today joined Business Secretary Peter Mandelson and Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon in Scotland as they launched the Government’s vision for ultra-low carbon transport in the UK. Both ministers drove a MINI E electric car at the event as they announced plans to support motorists by providing help worth £2000-£5000 towards buying their first electric or plug-in hybrid car when they hit the showrooms.

HARTGE stainless Steel Rear Silencer for Mini with round tail pipes left and right for Mini One / Cooper (except Mini Cabrio not possible with Aerodynamic package) EUR 421,71 including 19% VAT (only a limited supply)

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 Motor Show – Extension of the wide range of John Cooper Works accessories for the MINI and the MINI Clubman. The new MINI Convertible simply begs the enthusiast to drive with the roof down – and now comes with particularly sporting and dynamic features all round. Just a few weeks after the world debut of the open four-seater, the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible is being presented to the public for the first time at the International Motor Show in Geneva (5–15 March 2009).

The 2008 Mini Cooper has a distinctive boxy shape that is easy to maneuver through traffic. Its British inspired design also makes it simple to park in very tight spaces. The base model is a 1.6 liter coupe with a 4 cylinder engine.

K&N has released a new performance air intake system (69-2022TS) for the 2007 Mini Cooper with a 1.6 liter engine and the 2008 Mini Cooper with a 1.6 liter engine. By replacing your factory air intake assembly with K&N’s air intake kit your engine will get more air with less restriction. This means more power and torque when you need it.

The 2007 Mini Cooper S with aluminum 1.6 liter engine was designed to replace the four-cylinder engine built with an iron block. The new Mini Cooper is turbocharged instead of supercharged.

K&N Engineering has designed a performance intake system (57A-6037) for the 2007 Mini Cooper S with a 1.6 liter engine. It is a custom design that uses K&N’s Apollo air protective filter enclosure and a washable reusable K&N air filter.

The 2007 MINI Cooper is built for optimal performance. Its front and rear anti-sway bars combined with McPherson strut suspension help provide tight front wheel drive handling. Multi-link rear suspension, on the MINI, is designed to keep the wheels at an optimal angle to the road and the tires in complete contact with the surface.

For those eager to gain even more from the MINI Cooper’s 1.6L engine, K&N has released a replacement air filter, part# 33-2386, that is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. This panel filter was engineered as a drop-in replacement air filter which means adding performance is as simple as replacing your disposable air filter with the K&N lifetime air filter.

The 33-2386, like all of K&N’s replacement air filters for street vehicles, is covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty™. Washable and reusable this filter will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

The 2008 Mini Cooper diesel is one of the BMWs cleanest cars and is reportedly capable of jaw-dropping performance and efficiency. Peugeot is also catering the environmentally friendly consumer.

K&N Engineering has released a washable, reusable, panel air filter (33-2929) for the Peugeot, Mini Cooper and Citroen diesel market. See complete applications list below. If every vehicle used washable and reusable K&N Air Filters, there would be far less debris in landfills.

K&N air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. Simply replace the disposable stock air filter by dropping in the K&N replacement air filter in the factory air box. K&N air filters have less restriction and there is never any cutting or fitting required.

K&N air filters are backed by our original Million Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.