More Reader Impressions of the MCSa
Since we know one review is never enough we’ve got another MCSa test drive for you. This time from the man who just put his new 2005 MCS (w/LSD) through it’s paces,...
Illuminated Door Sill Retrofit
Since it seems like illuminated door sills are now all the rage (thanks Sean) it’s probably a good time for a retrofit guide. Here are the official installation instructions from MINI for...
2005 MCS w/LSD Reader Review
Here’s another review we’ve all been waiting to read. MotoringFile reader (and MINI Motoring Advisor) Sean Bartnik gives us a review of his brandnew 2005 LSD equipped Cooper S: On the evening...
Cooper S Automatic Reader Review
While we patiently wait for our turn at the wheel (about a week away) Aleks was kind enough to send in this first review of the MINI Cooper S automatic (MCSa). (Some...
Freezing Door Handles
MINIUSA has responded to complaints of freezing outer door handles with a technical service bulletin that promises to solve the situation. It seems that all cars produced from 4/04 on have an...
Official 2005 Rear Foglight Retrofit Kit
For all those in the US with early ’05 MINIs that missed out on the chance to order rear foglights… your illumination needs can now be met. MINIUSA has released details on...
Heated Seat Retrofit – In Action
MotoringFile reader and contributor Mike Craven shares with us the trials and tribulations of retrofitting heated seats in a MINI: Okay, I’ve just completed the retrofit of the heated seats in my...
MINIUSA Sales Rise for January
From MINIUSA press: MINI USA reported a rise in January sales with 2,917, compared to the 2,756 sold in 2004. The MINI Cooper Convertible and MINI Cooper S Convertible models were introduced...
BMW To Increase MINI Production Capacity
From Autoindustry.co.uk: BMW will this later this month announce investment at its Oxford plant to boost output of its MINI range to over 200,000 units a year, executives told media in Spain...
MINI Ranked #6 Brand in the World
After being ranked an incredible 3rd in the world last year, MINI has slipped to 6th place ahead of such venerable brands as Coca Cola, eBay, and Nokia. Apple ranked first followed...