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White Roof Radio Podcast #56

MotoringFile Sections: Podcast Apr 30th, 2006 No Comments

miniWe get caught up on listener voicemails and emails, news of the week and db gets new equipment. Gabe wants to see a decal or badge on the Death Star.

If you actually click through to the show notes you will see, in the comments, a link to a WRR decal actually on the deathstar and a link to the new Morgan Aero 8.

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MINI Crashes into Crowd at Targa Tasmania

MotoringFile Sections: Motorsports Apr 30th, 2006 11 Comments

This tagic news comes from MotoringFile reader Fred Hornung:

Here is some bad news from Australia, Saturday a Mini Cooper S crashed into the spectator crowd in Tasmania and injured 3 people seriously. The Japanese driver and navigator were shaken but unhurt. (I saw the footage on channel 10 on TV this evening and it was definitely a PW Mini Cooper S, not a Mini Cooper)

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The German MINI2 Deutschlandrundfahrt

MotoringFile Sections: Events Apr 30th, 2006 8 Comments

From May 19th to June 2nd German MINI enthusiasts from the German MINI² Club will do a round trip throughout Germany: The MINI² Deutschlandrundfahrt

The trip is covering over 3,500 km (2,175 miles) and is split into 14 stages, each of them focusing on exploring the twisty side of Germany. Although the tour will mostly be on German roads there will also be stages in Austria and Luxembourg.

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Wikipedia on the Mini

MotoringFile Sections: Best of the Web Apr 29th, 2006 3 Comments

Yesterday’s Wikipedia “Featured Article”: The Mini. A great read for those into the history of the the Mini and the MINI:

[ Wikipedia.com/wiki/Mini ] Wikipedia

Prestige MINI

MF Review: The JCW Leather Dash

MotoringFile Sections: DIY, JCW, R50, R52, R53, Reviews Apr 28th, 2006 81 Comments

There are few MINI accessories out there that are as seemingly extravagant as the new JCW Leather dash. I mean, it’s a MINI right? Why in the world would you spend the cash on something so exotic? Well I’ve asked myself that very question and all I’ve come up with is… there is no good reason. But then again there is no real reason to do what most of us have done to our cars. It’s all about a personal preference, a look, a feel, and with a leather dash, an atmosphere.

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More R55 Spyshots

MotoringFile Sections: MF Feature, R55 Apr 27th, 2006 13 Comments

It looks like Autoexpress back with more MINI news based on some spy shots first run by Worldcarfans.com. While there’s nothing new to see that we didn’t get a look at last week and with previous spyshots, there is one bit of info that seems relatively new. Apparently MINI is planning on having some sort of “Traveler” concept ready for the British Autoshow in July. That would fit well with what we had heard last year that MINI was planning on having a larger presence then usual at the show.

You can read the article below:

[ Traveler’s Taking Shape ] Autoexpress

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2007 MINI Timeline & Debut Info (Update #2)

MotoringFile Sections: R56 Apr 27th, 2006 14 Comments

Here’s a quick update on what to expect and when to expect it for the US market. As we mentioned previously, MINI will be holding off introducing the R56 to the US market until December production. That means the cars in the US are expected reach some dealers by late January.

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MINI Odyssey Completed

MotoringFile Sections: Events, Official News Apr 27th, 2006 10 Comments

Three MINIs, Ten Countries, One Giant Adventure.
Three MINI Cooper S hatches completed the final leg of a 49-day, thrill-a-minute adventure yesterday. At the end of the 8,000-mile journey that took them from South Africa to England across ten countries, they arrived at Plant Oxford, the home of MINI.

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MINI Canada Gets its Own Special Edition

MotoringFile Sections: Uncategorized Apr 26th, 2006 43 Comments

To close out the R53 Cooper S (and since they won’t be offering the GP), MINI Canada will be releasing a special edition of it’s own.

The “S.E.” will offer the following options into one high value package (pricing to be announced):

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The MINI Traveler To Be Renamed?

MotoringFile Sections: MF Feature, R55 Apr 25th, 2006 50 Comments

We’ve recently learned that MINI will most likely will not be using the name “Traveler” on their upcoming long wheel base car. This is primarily due to the fact that the ownership of the name is quite complex. It’s simply not as easy as say buying the name from one company in the UK. If they decided to use it they’d have to track down dozens of corporations and individuals who currently have the rights in various countries throughout the world. The same can be said for the “Countryman” and “Clubman” marquees as well.

Based on this, look for MINI to go in other directions for the name of it’s long wheel base car due in 2008. Until we hear more about a proper name, we’ll be referring to the car by it’s internal model designation, the R55.

MINIs on Top 2006

MotoringFile Sections: Events Apr 24th, 2006 7 Comments

(Written by Michael Smith)

A parade of cars nearly two miles long is a lot of cars, especially when it’s made up of the shortest car in America, the MINI Cooper. At noon on June 17th over two hundred will make up that parade as they motor through the fabled twisties of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire during the fourth annual MINIs on Top. At 7:30 after BBQ and speeches the parade resumes, climbing the Mt. Washington Auto Road over a mile into the sky to fill the highest parking lot in the Northeast in time for sunset. The schedule of the events is certain, but what they will be able to see from each vantage point is in question.

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MotoringFile Sponsor Shout-outs

MotoringFile Sections: Site News Apr 24th, 2006 3 Comments

Time for some thanks to the people that keep the lights on at MotoringFile. We’d also like to welcome a new sponsor to the fold: MiniCarParts.net. You can check them all out below:

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MINI Confirms Future of the MINI Challenge

MotoringFile Sections: Motorsports Apr 24th, 2006 5 Comments

MINI’s commitment to the MINI Challenge looks like it will remain strong over for the foreseeable future. This news comes from recent comments made by the head of MINI of Germany and reported on Paddocktalk.com. Here’s an excerpt:

”The MINI CHALLENGE series has been an unprecedented success for us. The demand within the markets with the dealers and equally importantly the fans has been phenomenal. It meets so many of our marketing and business objectives and it’s a proven mechanic for communicating with our core target audience.

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White Roof Radio Podcast #54

MotoringFile Sections: Podcast Apr 23rd, 2006 No Comments

miniSo here we are again, another week, another woofcast. Talking about some news, what’s for sale under the whiteroof and Gabe’s new cell phone. Oh yea, plus a FAQ on the badges (which you can get here). We even go a little long tonight.

Don’t forget the contest! We are looking for that MINI song done anyway you please. Original song, karoke style on the voicemail line, whatever! Cool prizes going out to the winner, so get on it already! You don’t even have to listen to play along! Click here for the complete list of prizes.

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MINI Odyssey From Africa to the UK (Update)

MotoringFile Sections: Events Apr 23rd, 2006 5 Comments

One of the downsides to scooping the rest of the automotive news world from time to time is that we inevitably get 10-12 emails from people who missed the original post telling about the news two weeks later. With the official release this week of the MINI Odyssey PR, it would seem every automotive site out there now has the same piece that we posted March 10th. So in an effort to (A) remind everyone of this incredible journey and (B) make the emails stop, we’re re-posting the press release with a few new pictures of the actual car as well (click to enlarge). We’re also adding a few links to recent TV spots that have aired in South Africa about the trip. Enjoy!

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Performance Accessories:
R56 JCW Suspension (Track)
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Schroth Harness System
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Exterior Accessories:
Miniature's Receiver Hitch
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Lifestyle Accessories:
MINI_Motion Watch
MINI_Motion Driving Shoe

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MINI Digital SoundModul
ICE-Link Plus iPod Adapter
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ICE-Link iPod Adapter
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Interior Accessories:
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MCAW Auto Up Circuit
MINI Rear Camera
MINI Rear Saddle (official)
MINI Rear Cargo Storage Case
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R55: Clubman
R56: One/MC/MCS Coupe
R57: One/MC/MCS Convt.
R60: MINI SUV