Limited Slip Unavailable on Factory JCW MINI

One of things that MINI has trumpeted about the new factory JCW MINI is the DTC (Dynaimc Traction Control) and the EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control). Both are purely electronic, weigh essentially...

Worldwide MINI Sales up 24% in the 1st Qtr

Official Press Release: The MINI brand also recorded good growth with the first-quarter sales volume up by 23.6% to 58,054 units (first quarter 2007: 46,978 units). The launching of the new MINI...

MINI USA JCW Launch & Pricing Details

If you are interested in a factory JCW MINI in the US market, today is your day. We’ve got pricing and option availability options galore not to mention news of a few...

MINI UK Delays the JCW Clubman?

We’ve heard from a couple UK readers (and hopeful JCW Clubman owners) that MINI UK has delayed the release of the Clubman version of the new JCW factory car? The reason? Simple...

White Roof Radio #240

Fun and games during our most recent live show. We all picked two cars, one priced at $10K or less, and the other at $30K or less. I think you’ll enjoy our...

MINI Canada Factory JCW Details

Thanks to one of our tipsters we’ve managed to get a hold of the internal planning document for the Canadian market JCW launch later this year. If you live in Canada and...

White Roof Radio #239

Recorded before a live internet audience last Thursday, Gabe, Todd and myself get together to do news of the week from Motoringfile.com. Big thanks to everyone for your emails and comments for...

MotoringFile Downtime This Weekend

We’ll be moving MotoringFile to a new server late tonight and earlier tomorrow so don’t be surprised to see the site offline for an hour or so. Once the move is complete...

USA Today Reviews the Clubman

I’m noticing that the Clubman reviews very well. USA Today’s review of the Clubman Cooper is no exception, but I have seen more favorable reviews. >Looks terrific. Drives great. Can be decked...

Official R56 JCW Shift Lever, E-Brake Grip DIY

DIY Friday is back with one of the most interfaced parts of a manual transmission equipped MINI; the shift lever. And as you would expect it’s also one of the most upgraded...