Next to fabulous design, music is one of our key passions here on MINI Space. From MINI Sounds Webradio to live concert reports and exclusive ticket giveaways — or our current “Sight & Sounds” design competition — we love listening to and sharing the songs that move us.

Next month, MINI and German manufacturer of designer audio products sonoro will be unveiling a “MINI rocks sonoro” limited edition of the “elements W” internet radio: a specially engineered product that presents an enticing new way to experience music, old and new.

The chic, understated cube travels with you and can be nestled just about anywhere – from a MINI dashboard to a kitchen countertop or the desk in your office. Its space-efficient size and sleek silhouette, combined with the boundless possibilities of 18,000 Web radio stations always at your fingertips, is a shining example of what the MINI commitment to “Creative Use of Space” is all about.

With the holiday season fast approaching, we’re thinking that this soon-to-be collectors’ item could make an ideal Christmas gift. Aesthetes and MINI fans alike will appreciate the subtle details of MINI style in its design: its distinctive wood casing is finished in the brand new Eclipse Grey metallic exterior lacquer from MINI, complete with original MINI sport stripes.

Features like an external iPod docking station and radio frequency remote control, along with a powerful, robust sound produced by a 3-inch full range speaker with an internal digital equalizer and bass reflex tube also make it an ideal choice for the discriminating audiophile on your list. And of course, what music-lover wouldn’t be delighted with a virtually endless, fully portable treasure trove of auditory entertainment – complete with the option of browsing by genre or country – and instant preset access to the four MINI Sounds Webradio stations?

You can get your hands on the “MINI rocks sonoro” beginning September 3rd, 2010, when the glossy gadget will be unveiled to the public at the Maison & Objet trade show for furniture and interior design in Paris. We’ll be traveling to Paris to bring you live coverage and photos straight from the exhibition, so stay tuned!

by MINI Space Team

Will Keith’s RedBull hold out for the drive home?

Who knows! But you can watch his last video, plus review any that you missed along the way, at his official site http://keithsminis.com/

And for some of Keith during the 2006 MTTS, be sure to check out StarLord’s YouTube Channel, Episode 8, where Keith is seen driving his Classic Mini (yep, he did MTTS in a Classic back then, before he bought the bumblebee hehe)

We have begun our search for the Miniology Babe of the Month for September! If you have a nomination (yes, you can nominate yourself!), send your photo submissions to califzeph@miniology.com. Photos should be of the person being nominated, preferably in a Mini theme, and should be submitted with their permission.

You can do better then this!

Not too early to mention Mini Thunder II. Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas? Here’s is one that every Miniac will love. http://www.minithunderhill.com/

All that's missing is your Mini!

Denise and Laura report from MTTS Denver…

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Kat and Brent tie the knot at Mini Takes The States! Congrats to both! May you enjoy a lifetime together!

Here is Keith’s run over the famous salt flats (you can see Miniology reporterettes Denise and Kat in his video!)

Yes, we’ve been talking about the Countryman for some time now, so it’s long overdue to show people a video in our usual Miniology style, and here it is…

Ah the addition of the new MINI Countryman… yes, much like the Clubman name was recycled for a newer model, so thus MINI chose to recycle the word Countryman for this new variant, please don’t be confused! …as the fourth variant in its model family, the MINI Countryman crossover bridges the gap between classic MINI concept and a contemporary Sports Activity Vehicle. Notable features are 4 doors, ALL4 AWD, and a wide opening tailgate, whilst retaining go-kart handling, and.. well sheesh just take a look at the vid (in HD where available!) for more

Denise uploads this quick one from Denver as the Blues Travelers take the stage at MTTS!