One of the many lessons I have learned during a career working in digital, is that when something becomes a trend, it's already too late to reap any meaningful advantage.
After last year's successful launch of MINI's location-based iPhone Game in Stockholm, Tokyo becomes the next destination to be engulfed by MINI fever.
The latest addition to the MINI range becomes the sixth variant to reach production (with at least two more in the pipeline), following closely behind the MINI Coupe which has received a mixed response from reviewers thus far.
News that Aston Martin has been voted the UK's Coolest Brand for the fifth time in six years got me thinking - What does it mean? How did they get there? And how can other brands get in on the action?
If you've already taken a look through this month's issue of ROAD Magazine (#17) then you'll know that it's devoted to Tim Schrick and the 'Crazy English Edition' of his TV show on Germany's Sport 1 channel.
With MINI's Countryman and new Coupe models gaining most of the attention in 2011, it's clearly time to shine the special edition limelight on those old stagers in the range - the MINI Hatch and MINI Convertible.
Tim Schrick is one of the nicest guys in motorsport. He also happens to be one of the best drivers we’ve had the pleasure of riding shotgun with. He has a natural talent and can jump in any car and extract its limits instantly. He’s also a lot of fun to be around.
So, we were...
MINI has thrown its newest offspring into the toughest endurance race in the world, giving it a baptism of fire which should prove its sporting credentials. MINI used its experience gained over many years of MINI Challenge sprint racing, in the development of its new racing car for this unique event and this will...