MotoringFile Transitions
MotoringFile has officially completed its move to a new server and host. While we experienced a few technical difficulties over the last 24 hours, we seem to up and running without any...
2006 US Market Color Availability
As one might expect the US will be doing things a little differently than the rest of the world when it comes to the new 2006 colors. First off here’s a recap...
Factory JCW Kit Confirmed for '06 Model Year
As we reported back in early April, MINI will begin to offer a few select John Cooper Works accessories straight from the factory for the 2006 model year. We’re happy to report...
The US Checkmate Special Options Package
MINI has recently introduced three special edition models for 2006; the Seven, the Park Lane, and the Checkmate. As expected, MINIUSA has decided not to offer these special editions for the US...
No Recaro Seats for the US Market
Yes this is from official sources and yes this is unexpected. The Recaro seats (seen here) that everyone had been expecting won’t be happening in the US for 2006. It would seem...
MINI Wins Automobile Magazine Comparison
The Cooper S has won another magazine comparo. This time from the highly respected Automobile Magazine and the cars are the new Mistubishi Eclipse, Mustang and Acrua RSX Type S. Certainly an...
The 2005 MCS: One Month Review
Going from an early 2002 Cooper to a 2005 Cooper S is dramatic in every way. First off there’s the power. While the biggest difference is in the middle and higher rev...
MotoringFile Two Week Recap
In case you missed one or two of the more interesting stories from the last two weeks, here are a few of the highlights (in reverse chronological order):
Zaino vs Zymol vs the world
This past weekend I spent a few hours applying several coats of Zaino (ZFX+Z2 Pro / Z5) to my new MCS. As a long time Zymol fan I was thoroughly impressed with...
The Italian Job Tour
Having trouble reliving the original Italian Job on your daily commute? Here’s your chance to do it right: The Italian Job Tour.