US Checkmate Package Color Options
For all you eagerly anticipating the Checkmate Package in the US, here’s a bit more info that might be helpful when ordering. The package (code ZCM) will be available a number of...
Black is Back on the 2006 MCS
As we originally reported last spring, MINI will be dropping Jet Black (the non-metallic black) from the line-up in 2006. That has irked quite a few since Astro Black (a metallic black)...
Heel and Toe Shifting Made Simple
Here’s a great primer for all those interested in moving to the next level of shifting by frequent MotoringFile contributor Jerry Bradbury: BE CAREFUL. DRIVE DEFENSIVELY. STAY ALERT. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE 1....
Official 2006 MINIUSA Pricing
We’ve got a load of 2006 pricing scoops for you today. Everything from base prices for the entire model range to info on the new 2006 options and even the highly anticipated...
Kenwood iPod Interface Reader Review
This review comes from MotoringFile reader Nathaniel Salzman: Kenwood, like other after-market car stereo producers has wisely offered an interface between their car stereo head units and the iPod. This $100 add-on...
Award-winning MINI Convertible
From MINI UK Press: The MINI Convertible has taken the top trophy in the convertible category at the annual Auto Express magazine New Car Honours awards. The MINI Convertible launched in 2004...
Counterfeit MINIs in the UK
MINI UK is launching its own brand of Counterfeit MINI commercials only with a bit more dry humour involved. The campaign will go live on July 22nd with a website and commercials...
MINI Podcasting
Podcasting has officially spread to the MINI world. Don over at dbmini.us has posted his forth Podcast and it’s well worth checking out: [ dbmini Podcast #4 ] Congrats to Don for...
Alpine Head Unit and iPod Adapter Review
Sent in by MotoringFile reader Brian Shearon: When contemplating stereo options for my 2005 MCS Convertible, I knew the increased road noise (both with the top up as well as down) from...
BMW Group Wins for Outstanding Design
From BMW Group Press: Munich. Once again, the BMW Group placed at the top of this year’s “Ranking:Design”, an established best-of list in the design industry which selects the 100 most outstanding...