JCW & GP Lug Bolts Different Than Stock
We can confirm that the JCW/GP lug bolts are different from the standard MINI lug bolts. The JCW/GP bolt (pictured on the left in the image) is a finer thread/pitch and also...
MINI Clubman Coverage Round-up
The automotive press can’t get enough of the upcoming 2008 MINI Clubman. Next week’s AutoExpress features an extremely accurate Clubman Photoshop rendering (they unfortunately call it the Traveller) on the front page...
Official R56 Colour Options PDF (UK Market)
Looking to spec your MINI a little early? You’ll definitely want to download this official colour options PDF. It breaks down what is available with each model and what interior and exterior...
BMW & MINI to Add Traffic Information to NAV
Today BMWUSA announced that all 2007 Navigation systems in the US market would have real time traffic data integrated into maps. But what about MINI you ask? We’ve learned from several sources...
Official R56 Technical Data PDF (UK Market)
We’ve got numbers. Loads and loads numbers on every aspect of the new 2007 MINI. Everything from top speed (140mph for the MCS) to battery placement (next to the engine as reported...
More Press Coverage On MTTS
MINI Takes the States may be over, but the press coverage lives on. This time it’s Brandweek and they not only cover MTTS but touch on the brand’s health as a whole...
Official R56 Options PDF (UK Market)
Grab a refreshing beverage and pull-up a comfy chair, we’ve got all kinds of official information on options for the 2007 MINI Coupe. While this PDF is meant for the UK market,...
MINI USA & MINI Canada Team up for 2006 Targa Newfoundland Rally
MINI USA announced today that it has joined forces with MINI Canada to campaign two MINI Cooper S race-cars with John Cooper Works (JCW) tuning kits at the 2006 Targa Newfoundland rally....
Canadian Only JCW Competition Package Makes Official Debut
As MotoringFile exclusively reported (a couple of times over the last few months) MINI of Canada was unable to offer the JCW GP due to seemingly not wanting to spend the money...
R56 JCW Accessories Sneak Peak
The accessories onslaught is set to begin this spring for the R56 and we have our first sneak peak this morning. The screen capture to the right (click to enlarge) shows the...