Clubman on the ‘Ring
We’ve seen the pictures, now it’s time for some video. Autoexpress has a short clip of the Clubman being put through it’s paces at the famed Nurburgring. >Company bosses were being a...
Wheels24 Test Drives the R56
Evolutionary rather than revolutionary. >Yet the changes are important, ranging from new engines through to better safety for pedestrians to improved ride and handling and a bit more space inside and in...
MINI USA September Sales
MINI USA reported September sales of 2,964 automobiles, off 2 percent from the 3,027 cars sold last September. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 29,770 automobiles, a drop of 7 percent, compared...
MINI and Minnie
Nashville, TN: The North American MINI Cooper Championship is pleased to announce that The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation has been selected as the “official†charity of the growing series. “We are very...
MotoringFile Sponsor Shout-outs
Time again to say thanks to the fine people who help the MotoringFiles wheels turn. We’d also like to welcome a new sponsor into the fold: Ian Cull’s Auto-up Circuit. I received...
MINI Product Numbering System Explained
We’ve had quite a few emails lately from readers wanting a full explanation of MINI’s internal numbering system. R55, R56, R53, it can get a bit confusing if you’re relatively new to...
White Roof Radio #99
Getting close to #100. db explains again what is going on. If you are interested in joining us, click here for all the details. Should be fun! A little closer to running...
2007 Nav’s iDrive-like Controller
There’s been some further information on MINI’s new Navigation system. As we reported a few weeks back, MINI’s new navigation system includes an iDrive-like controller and a simplified interface not unlike iDrive...
M600 Breaks Record!
Hubie Fuh, behind the wheel of the Fireballed! M600, just ran the quarter mile at English Town in 10.62 seconds at 128MPH (1.6/60ft)! The run did not happen easily. Saturday they had...