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R56 Two-Door Hardtop

R56: 2007 – 2013 MINI Hatch

The R53 GP and the R56 GP2
F56 Two-Door Hardtop JCW GP Opinion R56 Two-Door Hardtop

R56 JCW GP Revisited: Why it May Still be the Ultimate MINI

While we wait for the MINI GP3 to come in early 2020, we thought we’d revisit the ultimate MINI to date – the R56...

by Gabriel Bridger 2 years agoJan 21, 19
JCW WC50 R56 Two-Door Hardtop

The MINI JCW WC50 – A Look Back at One of the Most Rare MINIs Ever

Almost ten years ago MINI introduced what was at the time the ultimate JCW at MINI United at Silverstone – the MINI JCW WC50....

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoMay 28, 18
R56 Two-Door Hardtop

The R56 MINI Oil Filter Housing Lawsuit Ordered to Continue by Judge

The R56 Prince engines have had some issues. One of those is at the center of the MINI Oil Filter Housing Lawsuit. This issue...

by Gabriel Bridger 4 years agoSep 22, 17
Official News R56 Two-Door Hardtop

MINI Introduces ‘Lambo Doors” Option

Official April 1st Release: With the new equipment option “Scissor Doors”, the British brand is now making it easier for customers to squeeze their...

by Gabriel Bridger 5 years ago
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Ask MotoringFile Faults & Fixes R56 2nd Gen MINI // 2006-2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Ask MF – When Do You Give Up On A Troubled MINI?

Many of us have been there. A surprise repair is one thing. But it’s another thing when there’s an extra digit and the first...

by Gabriel Bridger 5 years agoMar 21, 16
The R53 GP and the R56 GP2
JCW GP Opinion R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R56 Two-Door Hardtop

R56 JCW GP Revisited: Why it May Still be the Ultimate MINI

Six years ago I fell in love on a beautiful island in the Mediterranean. The 2013 R56 JCW GP carved the mountain corners of...

by Gabriel Bridger 5 years agoJan 21, 19
F56 Two-Door Hardtop JCW JCW GP MF Feature MINI Challenge Motorsports R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R56 Two-Door Hardtop Video

EVO Races the MINI GP against MINI Challenge Race Cars

As a tribute to Best Motoring International, EVO UK has produced a thrilling and rather hilarious race between a 2006 GP, 2013 GP, R56...

by Jason Williams 6 years agoAug 23, 15
F56 Two-Door Hardtop MotoringFile Garage R56 Two-Door Hardtop Reviews

Steering Feel: F56 Cooper S vs R56 Cooper S

After a few weeks living with our F56 Cooper S we had a moment to step back into an R56 Cooper recently. While there’s...

by Gabriel Bridger 6 years agoFeb 16, 15
F56 Two-Door Hardtop JCW JCW GP R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Early Take: 2015 F56 MINI JCW vs the R53 and R56 MINI GP

The 2015 MINI JCW is the highest horsepower MINI from the factory of all time. But is it the fastest? The numbers tell an...

by Gabriel Bridger 6 years agoFeb 11, 15
R55 Clubman R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible

2002-2010 MINI Navigation Systems Lose Ability to Update

It’s not totally unexpected it’s still rather alarming. The CD and DVD based navigation systems found in MINIs from 2002 to 2010 can no...

by Gabriel Bridger 6 years agoDec 28, 14
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