Counterfeit MINIs

But not like you have ever seen before. There is a Japanese company that makes a Kei car, as well as the newly introduced Suzuki MR Wagon, look like a MINI or...

MTTS: Fireball Tim & CarTV Episode II

Fireball Tim and his crew for episode #2 of his MTTS journal. This time, from Vegas! [ Fireball Tim MTTS, episode 2 ] CarTV.com

R56 Media Launch

The Dutch NewMINIclub.nl was officially invited by MINI Netherlands to attended the official R56 Media Launch. This included a plant tour in Oxford and driving the R56 around Barcelona. Thanks MF Reader...

French & German R56 Configurators Go Live

For all you looking for something to really accomplish this Friday, both the French and German 2007 MINI configurators are live and ready to be abused during work hours. [ MINI.fr/configurator ]...

Classic Mini vs a Very Yellow Fiat

This week on MF Video Friday we’ve got some classic Top Gear and a Classic Mini. For anyone who’s seen recent Top Gear it’s pretty much the same, except back then Clarkson...

R56 JCW Accessories Launch Information

MotoringFile has learned that MINI is planning to launch the new range of JCW accessories as early as February of 2007. For those in the US that means (if all goes well)...

MINI of Canada Advertises Virtually

If you can’t get them in the real world, follow them to the virtual one. Here’s an excerpt from the Driving.ca article: >To promote its two new special- edition 2006 Mini models...

The Independent Drives the 2007 MCS

The Independant drives the 2007 MCS and comes away rather impressed with both the engineering and the performance of the car. Here’s an excerpt: >Crash-test regulations, especially for pedestrian impact, are the...

Car and Driver Review the GP

A Short Take Road Test of our favorite red-mirrored MINI. >The Mini GP—let’s call it that, it’s much less of a mouthful—is the highest-performing Mini for sale, with a revised Eaton blower,...

Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge

Once again the Los Angeles Auto Show will feature a design challenge with a California theme. BMW Designworks USA, located just outside of Los Angeles, will be presenting an entry that has been...