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Limited Edition “MINI Rocks sonoro” Internet Radio: Maximum Sound Meets Minimalist Design September 02, 2010

MINI and German audio manufacturer sonoro will premiere a sleek & powerful new limited edition of the "elements W" internet radio at the "Maison & Objet" interior design trade show in Paris on September 3rd. Learn how its compact design combines an urban-chic aesthetic with cutting-edge functionality. more

Category: Art & Design, Gadgets, MINI Sounds

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Presenting the new MINI Countryman in: "Flow" September 01, 2010

For this 60-second adventure, director Brian Beletic and Sway Studios of Los Angeles used dramatic new methods in CG technology to show the versatility of the MINI Countryman in a way that defies the laws of space and time. Watch it now, then read on to get behind the scenes... more

Category: MINI, Video

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Always Party Non-Stop: The Photography of August Castell-Castell August 25, 2010

Austrian-born August Castell-Castell is a photographer who captures very consistently the moment where the collective joy and tempestuous energy of a party is at its peak. The resulting images are often raw and sexy - if pictures are worth thousands of words, then these would be shouted out loud. He took some time to talk to us about taking pictures after the jump...Check out his work and words below.

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Category: Urban Culture, People

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MINI Space Sizzles For Summer Competition - Winners Announced! August 20, 2010

This summer, we welcomed Brazil into the MINI Space community by launching an entire competition in its honor. The theme was "Sizzle", and we asked you to submit photos and designs featuring the three colors of the Brazilian flag. Entries were sexy and vibrant - see check out the judges' picks here. more

Category: Competitions

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Roundup: MINI Takes the States Festival in Denver, Colorado August 18, 2010

MINI owners and fans from all over the U.S. gathered in Denver, Colorado for the MINI Takes the States closing festival - an appropriately exciting end to a wild cross-country ride, capped off with rugby, rock and roll and relaxation. As expected, serious fun was had by all. more

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MINI Takes the States - Interview with Gert Hildebrand August 17, 2010

Gert Hildebrand is an industrial designer - MINI's chief designer, in fact - and he wants to share something very personal with the MINI Space community. more

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The MINI Countryman Product Design Competition - Winners Announced! August 13, 2010

To mark this year's launch of the all-new MINI Countryman, MINI Space ran our first ever product design competition, asking you to design a product to accessorize the car's unique Center Rail. Picking the winners wasn't easy, but the judges have finally weighed in. See who won a trip to Paris! more

Category: MINI, Gadgets, Competitions

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MINI Countryman WRC racer set to reclaim rally crown August 12, 2010

As we speak, the new MINI Countryman is being developed into an incredibly capable off-road racing machine: the new MINI Countryman WRC. This announcement officially marks the return of MINI to rally racing. Read on for the story of an improbable champion — a true MINI amongst giants that has returned to reclaim its crown. more

Category: MINI, Sports

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MINI Takes the States 2010 – NYC Launch Party August 09, 2010

On the eve of the MINI Takes the States road rally, New York's most fervent MINI enthusiasts were given an owners-only glimpse of MINI's new, ALL4 wonder. You could tell this was not the MINI Countryman's first visit to New York City. Here, under the lights at Chelsea's capacious Milk Studios, the Countryman worked the crowd, magnetizing all who looked its way and, with four doors open wide, beckoning them into its cabin. Read on... more

Category: MINI, Events

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MINI GOODWOOD Festival of Speed August 09, 2010

MINI shows off its new models at one of the world's biggest automotive events - the Goodwood Festival of Speed held in Sussex, UK. more

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Road Trippin' USA: MINI Takes the States 2010! August 05, 2010

MINI Takes the States is meeting in the middle of the good ol' USA for a big weekend in Denver, Colorado, August 13-15. The event will kick-off with 5 big rallies from Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago as everyone road-trips to the Mile High City. Click for details and check back on MINI Space for exclusive live coverage coming soon! more

Category: MINI, Events

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