London 2012 Olympics MINI fleet

The electric-powered MINI E, retired from its field trials, is being used at the London 2012 Olympic Games as “[v]enue pool cars for operational usage and supporting the Olympic Torch Relay” while displaying new graphics (see photo).

In addition, MINI introduced the Mini MINI: “This specially developed and designed radio controlled electric car will [...]

R53 MINI Swansong 2012

MINI has had a great run the the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series (formerly the KONI Challenge series), first with Nuzzo Motorsports in 2003 and currently with RSR Motorsports.  Due to GRAND-AM rules, the first-generation MINI Cooper S (R53) will no longer be allowed to race after this season.  That means the [...]