The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fined Honda $70 million for failing to submit reports of fatal accidents and injuries to the government
Thursday 8th January 2015 The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fined Honda $70 million for failing to submit reports of fatal accidents and injuries to the government.
The most donuts around a car driving on two wheels in one minute of 10, was achieved by Han Yue (China) and Zhang Shengjun (Chinese Taipei) driving a MINI three door hatch and a BMW M4 Coupe in Chongqing, China
Friday 14th November 2014 The most donuts around a car driving on two wheels in one minute of 10, was achieved by Han Yue (China) and Zhang Shengjun (Chinese Taipei) driving a MINI three door hatch and a BMW M4 Coupe in Chongqing, China.
The Proton Iriz, the company’s first B-segment 5-door hatchback, was launched at the Proton plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, by former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr
Thursday 25th September 2014 The Proton Iriz, the company’s first B-segment 5-door hatchback, was launched at the Proton plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, by former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr.Mahathir Mohamad, who was also Proton’s chairman and founding father. The Iriz was powered by an all-new range of 1.3L VVT and 1.6L VVT Proton engines and…
The third generation MINI (F56) made its world debut at Plant Oxford (England)
Monday 18th November 2013 The third generation MINI (F56) made its world debut at Plant Oxford (England).
The MINI Paceman (R61) went on sale in the US
Saturday 16th March 2013 The MINI Paceman (R61) went on sale in the US.
Former British cabinet minister Chris Huhne and his former wife Vicky Pryce were both jailed for eight months for perverting the course of justice
Monday 11th March 2013 Former British cabinet minister Chris Huhne and his former wife Vicky Pryce were both jailed for eight months for perverting the course of justice. The pair, sentenced at Southwark Crown Court, were convicted after she took driving licence points for him after he was caught speeding in 2003.
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman (R61) was officially announced
Thursday 13th December 2012 The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman (R61) was officially announced.
VDL NedCar announced that it has signed a contract to build future MINI models in Born, The Netherlands
Monday 1st October 2012 VDL NedCar announced that it has signed a contract to build future MINI models in Born, The Netherlands.
A MINI John Cooper Works Challenge from Besaplast Racing Team won its class (A2) at the 24 Hours Barcelona
Sunday 9th September 2012 A MINI John Cooper Works Challenge from Besaplast Racing Team won its class (A2) at the 24 Hours Barcelona. Five MINIs from four teams entered the endurance race.
Steve Morgan of Birmingham, owner of the last Mini to leave Longbridge, incorporated a new “Austin Motor Company Limited”, but was dissolved in 2014
Monday 9th July 2012 Steve Morgan of Birmingham, owner of the last Mini to leave Longbridge, incorporated a new “Austin Motor Company Limited”, but was dissolved in 2014. In 2015, the “Austin Motor Company” and the 1930s “Flying A” logo name and patents was purchased by John Stubbs in Braintree, Essex. The company intend to…