R56 Cold Start Official Fix Coming

MF Exclusive: For all those who might have missed the story initially (and all 200 comments) some R56 Cooper S’ have been experiencing some odd noises on start-up. After posing the question...

White Roof Radio #255

A bit of random chat before we get started, talking about tires and brakes. We are looking for those among us that have experienced tire pressure loss in run flats after sitting...

MINI USA VP on Fox News

Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA on a recent episode of Fox News talking about MINI sales, what’s getting traded in and who is driving the cars. Thanks Adam for sending...

BimmerFile Review: BMW M3 Sedan

It doesn’t get much further removed from the MINI than a $60k BMW M3 sedan, but think of them as kindred spirits. And the M3 is one of those “it” cars for...

R60 to Spawn a Five-door Hatchback?

More information about the MINI that everyone loves to hate is being reported by Leftlane news among other outlets. >The upcoming Mini SUV, thus far dubbed Sports Activity Vehicle, or SAV, is...

MTTS Update: MINIUSA ‘You-ifying’ MTTS

After quite a bit of feedback from attendees at both MTTS Miami and Boston, MINIUSA will be making a few minor changes to the Chicago and LA events. They are still working...

New Cell Phone Ban takes affect in WA & CA

Washington and California joined the ranks of about 30 other states yesterday banning the use of cellular phones while driving. The new laws are almost identical in both states, with California having...

MINI USA Sales Up 24.8% for June

MINI USA Press Release MINI USA reported sales of 5,211 cars, a 24.8 percent increase compared to 4,174 cars sold in the same period a year ago. Year-to date, MINI USA also...

White Roof Radio #254

The JCW Show! We talk about the Factory JCW, the JCW Challenge Car and I give my thoughts on the R53 vs R56. See that R/C car up there? Ridemakerz are only...