R56 Spyshot Round-up
With limited production of R56 testing mules now in their sixth month, we’re seeing a huge increase in daily spyshots. Here are some of the latest as sent in by MotoringFile readers:
Pre-Production GP Spotted in Munich
GP production should now almost be in full swing at Bertone in northern Italy. Here are a couple pre-production examples (both left and right-hand drive – click the image for a larger...
Whiteroofradio Podcast #66
Server issues made this show late, but we start off with some interesting personal information from Gabe, a first class rant by db and Todd in fuzzy slippers? Plus, as we always...
MF Review: One Year w/the 2005 MCS
It’s hard to believe it’s been a full year since I picked up my car from Knauz MINI on that Friday afternoon June 3rd. It still feels new, drives like new and...
Official Illuminated Door Sills DIY
More DIY Friday… A few of you may remember the Illuminated Door Sill DIY we published in February of 2005. If so pat yourself on the back because I certainly didn’t. If...
Driving the Dragon
I’ve had quite a few people ask me what it’s actually like driving the Tail of the Dragon. In the past I’ve always pointed them to a few of the professional DVDs...
MINI USA Sales Down 5% for May
MINI USA reported May sales of 3,672 automobiles, down 5.3 percent from the 3,878 cars sold in May 2005. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 16,470 automobiles, a drop of 10 percent,...
MINI USA Hits Sales Milestone: 150,000 Sold
MINI USA this month has delivered the 150,000th MINI sold in the US to a customer in New Mexico. This sales milestone has been achieved three-and-a-half years ahead of schedule. The lucky...