MINIUSA: Anthracite Headliner Available for $200
MINIUSA will make the on again off again, now on again Anthracite headliner available as a $200 option in the very near future. Update: It's now available on MINIUSA.com and should be...
Information on The MCS Automatic Transmission
Since MotoringFile broke the story on the official news of the forthcoming MCS automatic transmission option last May there have been lots of emails and comments wanting to know more details. While...
The MC40 Gets a Little More Special
Here's an important update for all those who purchased an MC40 (via a MotoringFile reader): I received a package from MINI USA today containing a letter and a new MINI “Horseshoe” keychain....
AutoExpress Reviews the MCS Convertible
AutoExpress gives us their take on the newly released MCS Convertible (free reg. required). Here's an excerpt: Potholes cause obvious body flexing, and the noise from the windscreen pillars could become tiresome...
2004 vs 2005 JCW MCS
Frequent MotoringFile contributor David Olenick (who recently gave us his initial impressions on the new JCW suspension kit) has also sent in a quick review of the 2005 JCW MCS engine kit....
Official MINI Armrest Group Buy
Update: This offer is now closed due to an overwhelming response. I have more than a hundred requests from all over the world currently and wants to catch up before taking anymore....
MINI Convertible US Launch Faces Hurdles
This comes from Ad Age and Autoweek: As BMW of North America LLC prepares to launch the Mini convertible in the United States, the automaker must overcome several big challenges. Demand for...
US Legislation Against Window Toggle Switches
Ah our government… you've gotta love'em. Hopefully this doesn't effect the MINI but you never know! This news comes from the NHTSA website: NHTSA Announces New Measure To Enhance the Safety of...
Schroth Harness System for the MINI
If you've never done a driver's school, then your missing a tremendous opportunity to learn a lot about the MINI. Last year I participated in a school given by Phil Wicks at...
JCW Suspension Kit US Availability
John Cooper Works will be introducing quite a few new accessories in the US that were previously not available on this side of the pond. One of the first of these will...