the MINI John Cooper Works GP debuts

MINI has debuted the second-generation MINI John Cooper Works GP.  Lacking any specific performance details, the debut is mostly an exterior design presentation.  This GP has a custom rear spoiler and a rear diffuser, but otherwise appears much like a regular JCW with custom paint and graphics.  It is still unknown what the interior [...]

spy photo and video: the new MINI GP?

Our friends at bigblogg.motoring shared this photo of a MINI JCW with the familiar camouflage wrapping.  Clearly seen in the rear JCW bumper is a large diffuser.  The MINI sports a larger rear spoiler, as well.  Could this be the forthcoming second-generation MINI GP?

Watch the video.

[Thanks to bigblogg and his source Holger [...]

collectible of the day: MINI GP brochure

MINI COOPER S WITH JOHN COOPER WORKS GP KIT.

Four years ago today, the first MINI GP vehicles were handed over to their owners in a ceremony at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.  This took place a few days before the beginning of MINI Takes the States 2006.

So today we [...]

Auto Express: The Greatest Ever Hot Hatches

Auto Express ranked its top 20 hot hatchbacks from the past 30 years.  The top 10 are:

Renault Clio Williams Peugeot 205 GTi Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup Peugeot 306 Rallye VW Golf GTi MkII VW Golf GTi MkV Renault 5 GT Turbo VW Golf GTi MkI Peugeot 106 Rallye Series 2 Ford Focus RS [...]