Do you really need Premium Fuel?
A question I ran across last week at The Farm Press of all places that asked the following, reprinted from Consumer Reports. >Two cars drive into a service station: a brand new...
Business Week on the R56
One of the things I am beginning to enjoy is picking apart a truly bad automotive review, especially when it’s done by a non-automotive publication. Case in point, Business Week. >The regular...
MINI United Official Program Released
MINI has released the official program for MINI United 2007 and it’s worth checking out even if you can’t make it to Zandvoort. If you thought it was going to be amazing...
White Roof Radio #162
More MINI United goodness for you this time around gang! Only 2 more weeks! Who’s excited? Be sure to follow and play along at the following places on the web: MINIUnited.com for...
MotoringFile April Photo Contest results
Bet you thought we forgot about you, didn’t you? Your humble photo contest editor was caught slacking this month; his only excuse is that the weather was really nice and he was...
Dissecting the R56’s Character Flaws
Last week I had the chance to spend some time with a Mellow Yellow loaner 2007 MCS due to my R53 being in the shop. While my experience generally backed-up my previous...
White Roof Radio #161
The Live Show! Well, ok, more like the 2.5 hour sound check, but we did give it a go. For those of you that actually came over to watch, thanks! This is...
Testino MINI Auctioned off for Life Ball
Fashion photographer Mario Testino and car manufacturer MINI have joined forces to raise funds for the charity Life Ball. A unique MINI featuring a stunning exterior designed by Testino was unveiled at...
MINI Canada Adds Cooper “Classic” Model
Note: The term “classic” is only marketing in this case. The Cooper “Classic” is simply a MINI Cooper offering in Canada with a limited number of options available at a lower price...
Buying a 2007 MCS: The Accessories
A major part of the fun in ordering a MINI is youification – making it your own. With my 2007 MINI, I’m planning on making it my own in a couple big...