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Summer Night Car Cruise 2009 with Lamborghinis, BMWs, Subarus, Maseratis, Acuras, Mini & More Part 1

Summer Car Night Car Cruise 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and surrounding counties. Features Maseratis QuattraporteSport GTS and GranSport, BMW 633 CSi, M3 & 325i, Subaru Legacy & Impreza, Lamborghini Gallardo and Gallardo Superleggera, Mini Cooper S & Acura RSX. Special thanks for Subaruwrxfan for editing these great clips! Cheers….

Audi Q3, Mini Clubman Airstream, Lambo Doors on a GT-R, A…

Audi confirms a new small SUV for prouction in 2011. It’s the Q3, and it could be the latest in an expanding line of Audi compact models. Also, Mini goes camping with a high-design, custom Airstream trailer, and German company does the inevitable to the Nissan GT-R’s doors. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.

Gymkhana 2.1, Electric Audi Teased, MINI Gives Coupe Green Light, …

Audi launches a new web site and teases an electric car that bears resemblence to its R8, MINI announces that it will be going ahead with a production version of the MINI Coupe, mclaren’s Gordon Murray has some ideas brewin’ and we take a peak at Ken Block and Rob Dyrdek’s latest shenanigans, Gymkhana 2.1. Hosted by Derek deangelis. Gymkhana 2.1: www.youtube.com

Mini Countryman – Newest Addition to Mini Family

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The all new MINI Countryman, MINI’s biggest and boldest model, will make its U.S. debut during the New York International Auto Show.

Equipped with four doors, four individual seats and a four-wheel-drive system known as MINI ALL4, the MINI Countryman will be hitting the U.S. city streets and snow-covered back-roads early next year. Measuring 161.3 inches long and with a wheelbase of 102.2 inches, the MINI Countryman offers more passenger space than any other MINI vehicle, along with nearly 40 cubic feet of cargo space.

“The Countryman is the most striking addition to our vehicle lineup so far,” said Jim McDowell, Vice President, MINI USA. “And development of this vehicle has inspired our engineers and designers; the brand is taking on a new, even feistier, fun-loving attitude.”

As a small crossover, the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic MINI concept and a modern crossover vehicle. The MINI Countryman is a completely new car, unprecedented in the history of the MINI brand, though its likeness to the rest of its family is immediately apparent. While it is MINI’s largest production vehicle ever, it is still only a size “small,” and the company remains committed to the its core values… practicing fiscal, environmental and adrenal responsibility at all times.

MINI Countryman offers MINI fans more space and greater flexibility, as well as typical MINI fun. The extra interior space is made possible by the additional height of the body, and by the car’s longer wheelbase, which has grown nearly six inches compared to the hardtop.

A key feature that is unique to this model is the innovative Center Rail. The aluminum track stretches from the front to the rear of the cabin and offers storage for personal items, electrical and USB connections for seamless integration of smartphones and other devices and a large number of attachments to fit customers’ lifestyle.

MINI Countryman powertrain options include Cooper, Cooper S or Cooper S with ALL4. The Countryman will be the first crossover on the market to feature a turbocharged and direct-injected engine with VALVETRONIC technology, which together provide optimum performance and efficiency. And for those who are focused on gas mileage, MINI Countryman is expected to offer the best fuel economy in the crossover segment.

MINI Countryman is a one-of-a-kind crossover, and will stand out among its competitors in the segment and provide dynamic handling and an overall fun motoring experience. Like all MINI vehicles, the MINI Countryman promises a compelling value story through low free scheduled maintenance, great fuel efficiency, and the brand promises will be a competitive price point (Final pricing for the U.S. will be announced closer to the arrival on dealer lots).

A MINI BMW, Audi A2 Rumors, Edo Competition Aston …

BMW may be creating a MINI of their own badge, Audi rumors regarding the A2 and what the future may bring, also Edo Competition tunes the Aston Martin DBS and gives it a boost. That’s today on Fast Lane Daily. Hosted by Derek deangelis.

MINI Cooper Clubman – Major MINI

By Cindy Stagg www.car-data.com

I have a five-year-old son. I happen to think he’s pretty cute, a comedic genius, and an excellent athlete. But I am never more proud of him than when he spouts off his automotive knowledge. What can I say? He’s a chip off the old (er, young) block. So on our first outing in the Clubman, the cute, funny, athletic, five-year-old car expert observed, “This looks

like a BMW on the inside.” See what I mean? Genius. I am, of course,

banking on the fact that there are still several people out there who don’t realize that BMW owns MINI.

The Cooper Clubman is almost nine and a half inches longer than the Cooper. I kept explaining to people that it was the “longer-wheel-base version.” Turns out, the wheelbase is only 3.15inches longer. This essentially translates into a little more rear legroom and some extra cargo room. On the passenger side, it’s got a small clam shell door (we used to call them suicide doors)for easier ingress/egress to/from the back seat.

The rear features two barn-like doors with gas-charged struts for easy opening. Everything else is exactly the same, distinguishing a MINI as a MINI. My test car was black and silver, and with the rear barn doors and slightly longer body, I often felt like I was driving a miniature hearse(not that there’s anything wrong with that).

On the inside, the Clubman is a thoroughly modern MINI. Everything is either round or elliptical, which I think gives it a fun atmosphere. One more observation came from the aforementioned five-year-old when he said, “that speeding thing is bigger than my head!” By “that speeding thing” he of course meant the incredibly large, center-mounted speedometer.

Seriously, I’ve got wall clocks that are smaller; but like I said, this is a MINI and MINI’s are all about having fun. Adding to the fun are a panoramic moon roof and an iPod jack. My test car came with a perforated sunshade for the moon roof, which meant the black leather interior stayed pretty toasty. I’d prefer a solid sunshade as a small gesture towards keeping things cool on hot summer days.

Powering the Clubman is a 1.6-liter, 118 horsepower engine mated to an optional Steptronic automatic transmission (a 6-speed manual is standard). I found a little lag time when launching,especially when trying to get on the freeway. I know. I like to drive fast, but it seems to methat the 118 horses should pull the MINI at a little quicker trot. The tranny features steeringwheel-mounted paddle shifters, the same as in the beemers. The steering and suspension are good;they offer good road feedback to the driver without the jostling and vibration of other small cars.The Clubman has a combined fuel economy rating of 29 mpg. I did a lot of freeway driving, and the trip computer told me I was averaging 38.8 mpg.

Overall, I enjoyed the Clubman version of the MINI Cooper. If I had a different color, I could even get over the tiny hearse thing. It’s a fun to drive four-seater that comes with good fuel economy and a reasonable price tag. With options, my test car topped out at $24,450.