Top 5 Performance Mods for Newbies
MotoringFile’s recent post about newbie mods left a number of readers clamoring for a similar list aimed at performance. The ability to change the character of a MINI from pleasant ride to...
Happy Third Birthday MINIUSA!
It seems like just yesterday that I headed up to the (then brand-new) MINI dealer for some initial test drives. I recently dug up my initial test drive review of the MINI...
Low Buck MINI Mods
With all the talk of modifications and hop-ups the warmer weather inevitably brings up, I bet there are a few out there that are feeling a bit left out. Not all of...
Next Generation MINI Revealed
How do you create the second generation of a car that has defied all expectations and gone on to become one of the biggest surprise hits of the past 20 years? That’s...
VW Hires Away Key MINIUSA Exec
From thecarconnection.com: Volkswagen of North America said Thursday it hired Kerri Martin to the new post of director of market development, putting the former MINI executive in charge of advertising, promotions, marketing...
The JCW Brake Kit and What Wheels Fit
Last week we ran a story on the JCW Brake kit and the discrepancies about what OEM MINI wheels would actually allow the upgraded calipers to fit within the wheels. So far...
Next Generation MINI Interior Revealed
Welcome inside the next MINI. The photo above (courtesy of AutoExpress) gives us a very rough look at what MINI is planning for the R56 (in optional Nav. trim at least). But...
The Ultimate Irish MINI Rally
Eighty-seven Minis/MINIs, a 611 mile course for twists and turns, and the Irish countryside. What more could you ask for? Here’s an excerpt from the Boston Herald: My driving partner Denise McCluggage,...
MINI Wins Used Car Of The Year Award
This of news comes from Carpages.co.uk: The current-generation MINI, built at the BMW Group Plant in Oxford, has claimed the Used Car Of The Year award, the ultimate accolade in the Auto...