New MINI Roadster Reveals Itself in Hollywood ‘Peepshow’


Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 2, 2012… Enhancing its reputation as a fun-loving, cheeky, and often mischievous brand, MINI is revealing its new Roadster model in a racy, alluring way at a prime Los Angeles location.

Just a block away from the Kodak and Chinese Theatres, MINI promises ‘Live and Exotic Topless Thrills 24/7’ at the MINI Roadster Peepshow Spectacular. MINI has taken over a corner store on Hollywood Blvd and masked all the windows for a 25-day long series of fleeting, revealing shows where passers-by are encouraged to take a “peep”.

Each show will be triggered whenever a passing spectator presses one of the ‘peep’ buttons on the display, rolling back a window blind and unveiling the MINI Roadster as it rotates slowly on a turntable, complete with a disco ball above, music and smoke. Adding authentic atmosphere to the MINI Roadster Peepshow Spectacular, colored neon lighting has been placed throughout the Peepshow to illuminate the Roadster even more.

Passers-by in this pedestrian-friendly area will be lured to the Roadster Peepshow by storefront signage with racy messages such as: “Bada Bing, Bada Boom”, “Open 24 Hours” and the simple, tempting command to “Peep Here.”

“The new MINI Roadster is a devilishly fast, uncompromising two-seater soft-top with the soul of a sports car and the heart of a MINI,” comments Jim McDowell, Vice President MINI USA. “Our Peepshow reveal in this prime Los Angeles location sets the scene perfectly for our latest model which delivers more fun than one person can handle with its exhilarating ride and unlimited headroom.”

The MINI Roadster Peepshow Spectacular is surrounded by hot nightlife spots including MyHouse, Teddy’s, Tropicana Bar, Mood LA, East Lounge, Supper Club, Roxbury and Rolling Stone LA. For a free ‘peep’ at the new MINI Roadster, fans in the Los Angeles area should visit 7046 Hollywood Blvd @ N Sycamore Ave before April 22.

Mini Meets West Is Almost Here!


Event: Mini Meet West 2011

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM – Friday, June 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM (PT)

Location: Cal Neva Lodge, Lake Tahoe, NV

It’s getting really close to Mini Meet West 2011, and we have some reminders and new information for you. First of all, if you haven’t already made your hotel reservations, please do it right away, as the hotel is filling up.

Secondly, we have added some great information to the MMW2011 website, which you will want to puruse. This includes:

A more complete schedule of events
Locations of all events
Descriptions of judging classes for each event

And finally, be sure to encourage your friends and fellow Mini/MINI owners to REGISTER for MMW2011, so they don’t miss out on the fun.

Polish those fenders, change your oil, and start practicing your backing-up skills for the Funkhana.