White Roof Radio Podcast #43
Second show of the week we are calling the FAQ show, kinda. We spent some time review MINI abbreviations, terms and other things that pretty much annoy us. Oh yea, and Todd’s...
The Next Generation MINI Slims Down
In what appears to be an almost unheared of case of new model dieting, we’ve learned from a very reliable source that both the 2007 Cooper and Cooper S will weigh less...
MINI Navigation V27 Makes it to the Web
The big addition in V27 is new 3-D view similar to system offered by Acura and Lexus. And while this new software doesn’t quite match either in terms of full functionality, it...
The R56 Officially Debuted at Oxford Plant
It looks like the 2007 MINI may have been officially debuted at the Oxford Plant by BMW brass late last week. Here’s short account from a rather jaded source at the plant:...
White Roof Radio Podcast #42
We discussed some numbers, Todd shaving his head and db keeping everyone on track. Plus we reviewed our first audio comment left at (206) 33-WHITE! Todd can’t make the dragon and will...
More Coachbuilt Craziness from Castagna
Italian coachbuilder Castagna is at it again with a new version of their MINI wagon that first reared its head a few years back. They debuted several new designs at the recent...
More on Audi’s “MINI Killer”
A few weeks back frequent MF contributor Lawrence gave us some initial news on Audi’s plans for a new MINI fighting A2. This time we get a few official details courtesy of...
Universal Bluetooth Handsfree Install PDF
Generally when we get two requests for something within a week, it’s time to get busy and start posting. In this case it’s the new Universal Bluetooth kit. But DIY-ers be warned....
A MINI Odyssey – From Africa to Oxford
Forty-seven years after the world debut of the first Mini, the car that revolutionised what the motor car has come to represent to thousands of people, this small but sporting athlete from...
Success for the BMW Group in 2005
The BMW Group continued to perform successfully in 2005 and was able to achieve the targets communicated since the beginning of the year. As a result of the significant sales volume increase...