Would you expect anything less than a few April Fools jokes from MINI? True to form MINI had a great time with the fun “holiday”
“MINI customers will be able to boldly go where no driver has gone before when the all-new MINI Cooper Yachtsman makes its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show next week, right beside the Hudson River.
Designed to bring MINI ownership to people who regard the 70 percent of the earth’s surface covered by water as their home, the new MINI Cooper Yachtsman is a corner-carving crustacean that promises go-kart (boat) handling and a sensational combination of amphibious and landphibious performance on water.”
Daily commute too long? No worries! Take your bed and kitchen with you. Announcing the all new MINI “Cowley” Caravan. What would you do with it?
LET’S TOOT OUR OWN HORN.
BUT ONLY AFTER A BUNCH OF OTHERS HAVE FIRST.

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The Mercy Health Heart Mini Marathon and Walk
by Kristin McMahon on March 19th, 2012 at 11:06am in NewsWinter driving can be hazardous and scary. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency.
The three P’s of Safe Winter Driving:
PREPARE for the trip; PROTECT yourself; and PREVENT crashes on the road.
PREPARE
Maintain Your Car: Check battery, tire tread, and windshield wipers, keep your windows clear, put no-freeze fluid in the washer reservoir, and check your antifreeze.
Have On Hand: flashlight, jumper cables, abrasive material (sand, kitty litter, even floor mats), shovel, snow brush and ice scraper, warning devices (like flares) and blankets. For long trips, add food and water, medication and cell phone.
Stopped or Stalled? Stay in your car, don’t overexert, put bright markers on antenna or windows and shine dome light, and, if you run your car, clear exhaust pipe and run it just enough to stay warm.
Plan Your route: Allow plenty of time (check the weather and leave early if necessary), be familiar with the maps/ directions, and let others know your route band arrival time.
Practice Cold Weather Driving!
* During the daylight, rehearse maneuvers slowly on ice or snow in an empty lot.
* Steer into a skid.
* Stopping distances are longer on ice.
* Don’t idle for a long time with the windows up or in an enclosed space.
PROTECTYOURSELF
* Buckle up and use child safety seats properly.
* Never place a rear-facing infant seat in front of an air bag.
* Children 12 and under are much safer in the back seat.
PREVENT CRASHES
* Drugs and alcohol never mix with driving.
* Slow down and increase distances between cars.
* Keep your eyes open for pedestrians walking in the road.
* Avoid fatigue – Get plenty of rest before the trip, stop at least every three hours, and rotate drivers if possible.
* If you are planning to drink, designate a sober driver.
O come, all ye MINI faithful! We have done all the leg work of planning your Holiday shopping. You just worry about drinking some hot cocoa with your loved ones and clicking that mouse a few times…. Day 1: CLUB BAG, SMALL CLUTCH.
The newly updated MINI Connected App is here and ready for download. With the brand-new Driving Excitement function, you and your MINI can stay fully aware of your fuel status, weather conditions, engine temperature and more! The MINI Connected Driving Excitement Function: stay connected. BE MINI.














