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Tiff Needell and Richard Meaden test the new Mini JCW GP on track against the Audi A1 quattro, Ford Focus RS500 and Renault Megane R26.R

The John Cooper Works is the inevitable 'hot hatch' version of Mini's Range Rover Evoque rivaling Paceman

The hardcore Mini John Cooper Works GP is set to be hatchback only, and there'll be no Nurburgring record attempt

Mini's fastest ever car is revealed, and the 150mph John Cooper Works GP has some pretty serious upgrades

Mini has revealed a short video confirming the 8 minute 23 second Nurburgring lap time.

BMW will be investing heavily throughout its three UK production facilities, securing over 5500 jobs.

Mini has unveiled a new version of the Rocketman concept, to promote its involvement in the London 2012 Olympics.

Mini has produced a re-imagined Italian Job video to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics.

Chinese stunt driver Han Yue has smashed the world record for the tightest parallel parking

Mini has reworked the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine in the JCW range. It's now considerably more efficient - without sacrificing any power

Mini United 2012 sees the reveal of the second generation Mini John Cooper Works GP, a more hardcore hot hatch

Mini confirms an all-new Works GP hot hatchback model will be revealed at May's Mini United event

Mini pulls the wraps off its Countryman John Cooper Works edition, its priciest and most powerful car.

Mini pulls the wraps off its long rumoured Countryman John Cooper Works, its priciest and most powerful car

Two-seater convertible range headed by 208bhp turbocharged John Cooper Works version

Mini's pumped-up John Cooper Works Coupe tackles its hot hatch foes, the Clio 200 Cup, Corsa VXR Nurburgring and Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

Official pictures of the production spec Mini Roadster revealed. £25K, 208bhp John Cooper Works Roadster becomes most expensive Mini

Mini reveals the Cooper S Red Plugger, a rally-inspired concept before AIDS charity event

Mini reveals the Cooper S Red Plugger, a rallying inspired concept car. News and pictures

It's a Mini by Rolls Royce: The Mini Inspired by Goodwood gets 181bhp Cooper S power and an abundance of leather and wood

Meet the funky, frugal and downright titchy Mini Rocketman, revealed at the 2011 Geneva motor show - pictures and video

The New Mini finally becomes miniature - meet the funky, titchy Mini Rocketman

Green Mini tackles the Green Hell - and gets round in under 10 minutes.

Mini's Countryman SUV revealed. 181bhp Cooper S version and trick four-wheel drive. Prices from £16K

Mad Mini Coupe concept is revealed ahead of Frankfurt show - 208bhp turbo from JCW

Mini announces three special editions - the Camden, Mayfair and JCW WC50

The 500 Abarth has arrived in the UK, and in Esseesse form it packs 158bhp. Is it time for the Mini Cooper S to step aside?

The latest Mini Cooper convertible has been further refined. Delivery of the first models is planned for March 2009

Well built and slow to depreciate, the Mini Cooper makes a smart secondhand hot hatch buy

Modern-day Mini Clubman available as £13k 1.4 petrol