Hot hatches are supposed to shout. They should bark on start-up, crackle on lift-off and generally behave like they had too much sugar before leaving the factory. Which is why the first surprise with the latest JCW Cooper is this. It doesn’t. Fire it up, and you are met with… a slightly louder-than-normal exhaust note. But otherwise, it's civilised, polite, almost suspiciously well-behaved. If you closed your eyes, you might think you ...
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There was a time when choosing a MINI meant choosing small. Those days are well and truly over when the Countryman was introduced back in 2011. Yes, we were there. The all new MINI Countryman C is the largest MINI you can buy today and also its most accessible Countryman yet. Priced under the $250,000 mark (depending on COE and discounts), this is MINI’s entry level answer to a segment increasingly ...
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Mini applies the JCW treatment to its first all-electric model, but does the Aceman JCW live up to its performance rep?
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There is something deeply satisfying about a fast convertible. It is not the most logical thing to buy, especially with Singapore’s weather swinging between sunburn and thunderstorms. But logic was never the point. The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible is about fun, freedom, and a proper bit of driving engagement. And on those fronts, it absolutely delivers. A Grown-Up MINI With Its Wild Side Intact MINI has undergone significant growth in recent ...
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We’ve all been there. One day you're in love, the next… you’ve moved on. MINI’s latest clever campaign plays with this all-too-familiar narrative, but with cars. From 18 July till the end of September, if you spot cars around Singapore with sassy one-liners plastered across their bonnets, you’re not hallucinating. You’ve just witnessed someone’s ex-car dealing with heartbreak. The Concept: Breakups, but Make It MINI Launched by MINI Asia in collaboration with MINI ...
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The all-new MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) family is serving up five firecracker models, including two electrifying new entries. These are the hooligans of the range, dressed to the nines and itching for a good backroad brawl or a high-tech sprint to the office. Whether it’s the howling TwinPower Turbos or the whisper-quiet-but-whiplash-inducing electric variants, each model is remixed for a modern audience. Something for Every Adrenaline Junkie This generation also marks the arrival ...
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Thailand isn't exactly the first place you'd imagine exploring quietly, but that’s exactly how things unfolded on a recent road trip I took with MINI. Instead of the usual petrol-powered roar, our travel soundtrack was the subtle hum of electric motors. On this trip, I drove the MINI Cooper SE and MINI Aceman SE, pushing out an impressive 218 bhp and 330 Nm of torque—more than enough to keep things ...
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MINI Singapore has recently unveiled the all-new MINI Cooper Convertible. There’s something undeniably special about driving a convertible. It’s that sense of freedom, that open-air exhilaration, and, of course, the envious glances from passersby. The new MINI Cooper Convertible embraces this spirit with a soft top that folds away in just 18 seconds. Whether you’re weaving through city streets, cruising down a coastal road, or taking on the expressway, the transformation from ...
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The MINI Aceman is the latest addition to the British marque’s lineup, slotting neatly between the Cooper and the Countryman. With the Countryman now taking on a more traditional SUV role, the Aceman arrives as the “replacement” for the Clubman. This is a compact electric crossover that aims to give MINI fans a bit more space, practicality, and five-door convenience. How New Is It, Really? While the Aceman is a fresh nameplate in MINI’s ...
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There is something inherently joyful about a convertible, and no other brand probably does it better than the MINI Cooper Convertible. MINI, a brand synonymous with cheeky fun and go-kart handling, is set to elevate that experience with the all-new MINI Cooper Convertible. “We are thrilled to bring open-top fun to the Singapore Motorshow,” said Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia. “The all-new MINI Cooper Convertible takes the fun-loving spirit of MINI ...
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Singapore’s MINI lineup just got a new player, the MINI Countryman C. With a refined look, smart interior upgrades, and a peppy 3-cylinder engine, it’s MINI’s idea of adventure on four wheels, dressed up in a compact, ready-for-anything frame. The Countryman C has gained a few centimetres since its predecessor; 13 cm longer, 8 cm taller. MINI’s signature octagonal grille is there, but it’s been redesigned to stand out even more, framed by ...
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The MINI Aceman is here, and it’s unlike any MINI you’ve seen before. Combining the brand’s compact footprint with the ruggedness of a crossover, the Aceman introduces an all-electric platform to Singapore’s streets. As Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia, put it, “The Aceman is our vision of urban adventure, bold, distinctive, and, of course, fun to drive.” At just over four meters long, the Aceman sits between the MINI Cooper and MINI ...
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Say hello to the latest iteration of the MINI Cooper 5-door, giving more versatility to prospective customers. The all-new MINI Cooper 5 Door has officially landed in Singapore, promising to keep the brand’s reputation for fun, quirky driving alive while offering more room for both passengers and adventures. Let’s face it: the MINI’s compact silhouette is what makes it special. But with the new 5-door model, you get a touch more space ...
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Eurokars has expanded their BMW and MINI facilities to Over 160,000 Sqft, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With the addition of the new BMW showroom and MINI Habitat, Eurokars Auto now has quite the footprint in Leng Kee. Including the BMW Eurokars Experience Centre at Kung Chong Road and the Eurokars Leasing facility at Tanjong Penjuru, the group’s facilities now span 160,000 square feet. “The BMW Eurokars Flagship Centre is a ...
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MINI continues to leap into the future while honouring its past with the new MINI Cooper Electric. The latest iteration of the Mini Cooper Electric marks a significant transition, launching on a completely new platform and aiming to rectify the deficiencies of its predecessor, the MINI Cooper SE. The prior model had its fair share of limitations, often leaving enthusiasts and critics wanting more. For me, building an EV on a combustion ...
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