NEW, HI-TECH FASHION DESIGNS FROM MINI_MOTION KEEP PACE WITH ADVENTURE SEEKERS

Multi-Functional Jackets and Hypa T Feature Resilient Fabric Structure

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 14, 2005... Who waits to seize the moment? Urban
adventurists make their own moments happen and need stylish, functional apparel
that can keep the pace. Designed by Yves Behar of fuseproject in collaboration
with DDC lab NY and MINI USA, the new MINI_motion apparel line combines cutting
edge new materials with contemporary functional needs.

Drawing inspiration from both MINI's fun yet functional design and life in and
outside the car, MINI USA introduces its second MINI_motion collection ranging
from apparel with hi-tech features to accessories and luggage designed to
create a seamless connection to life in constant motion.

The Unisex Wax Jacket, Climate Control Jacket and the Hypa T are a mix of urban
chic and rugged versatility. Each piece is manufactured using a patented
technology to produce unique fabrics with thermal, moisture-wicking properties
geared for today's on-the-go lifestyle.

In addition to hi-tech fabrics, each piece in the MINI_motion collection
features an inner pocket that holds an iPod, MP3 player or a cell phone so
adventurers can remain connected and entertained every step of the way. Each
garment also features a pass-through for MP3 or cell phone headset wires.

This combination of stealth built-in functional features and style keeps
travelers comfortably in motion- whether on foot, behind the wheel, in the air,
or on the subway.

MINI_motion is the signature collection of products introduced in 2003.
Created from the energy and heritage of the distinctive MINI brand, MINI_motion
defines the concept of 'urban connected travel,' featuring products that
integrate the simple, everyday needs of travel inside and outside the car.

Here are the latest additions to the second MINI_motion collection:

Unisex Wax Jacket ($298) - With soft cotton inside and coated polyurethane on
the outside, this jacket is the perfect marriage of natural and manmade
materials. The fabric's special coating gives it a "memory" that holds creases,
giving the garment its distinctive lived-in appearance. The Unisex Wax Jacket
is waterproof and features zippers along forearms and sides of the body to
provide added flexibility and air flow when the adventure heats up.

Climate Control Jacket (Men's: $240; Ladies': $235) - With a material that is
neither knit nor woven, the jacket's fabric is made from millions of
polyethylene micro fibers that are exploded randomly, then specially
reassembled to produce a super-resilient material, with a unique appearance and
feel. The fabric's unconventional structure allows it to breathe and wick
moisture and is so resistant to compression that its thermal properties remain
high even under stress. Random shading and subtle color changes have been
engineered into the fabric giving it a unique distinctive look.

Hypa T (Men's Pullover $170; Ladies' Zip-up $170; Ladies' V-Neck $90) - The
Hypa T combines specially treated high-density polyethylene fibers (more
traditionally known as Tyvek®) with the same patented technology used for the
Climate Control Jacket. Hypa T's incredible stretch level and recovery, its
advanced moisture wicking properties and its strategically placed venting
eyelets is the perfect garment to help make long journeys more comfortable.

Additional offerings to the second MINI_motion collection will debut in early
2006 and include the functional three-piece luggage set featuring a weekend
bag, horizontal and vertical lap top cases created with a sleek, compact design
for easy transport, but with ample space for the avid adventurer's MINI_motion
gear. A revamped MINI_motion watch will incorporate new details along with
familiar features including the unique open wristband design that stays on the
wrist without a fastener and the innovative LCD display allowing for horizontal
or vertical viewing of the time, ideal for life in constant motion.

MINI_motion apparel and accessories are available for purchase at
www.minimotionusa.com, www.miniusa.com, and select retail channels.