MINI USA Releases Clubman JCW Tuning Kit
The JCW Tuning Kit. We’ve raved about it for two years as one of the better JCW accessories released. However until just recently it was a R56 only modification. We reported last...
BMW Partners with UC Davis to Further Study the Electric Vehicles
Official Release: BMW of North America and the University of California at Davis (UC Davis) today announced their partnership on a year-long field study to determine the viability of electric vehicles. MINI...
MF Exclusive: MINI USA to Launch Roadside Assistance Smartphone App
To help ease the complexity of dealing with roadside assistance MINI USA is releasing a smartphone application this Thursday. With the roadside assistance program being free (and a great selling point for...
MINI USA’s ’10 Model Year Changes Trickle In
While MINI USA hasn’t released anything official yet, we are starting to hear of some info about 2010 options. So let’s talk details. – As we broke a few months back, MINI...
MINI to Launch Special JCW Countryman Performance Model
Over the next few years MINI will focus on performance. The speedster and the coupe will lead the way with light body shells and some unique performance options. However MINI will look...
MINI E Technical Data Flowing Back to BMW
Official Release: Two months into its pioneering field trials of electric-powered automobiles, MINI USA is gathering valuable, real-world data from 450 drivers of MINI E electric-powered vehicles. These vehicles are now in...
MF Exclusive: MINI’s Motor Show Schedule Revealed
As we’ve reported throughout the summer, MINI will publicly debut the R60 Crossover at the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow this September. In addition to this MINI plans to surprise the press and the...
MF Exclusive: MINI Considering a Sedan?
To survive MINI needs more models. It’s clear that this is BMW’s philosophy. More models off of existing platforms allow for greater cost efficiency and help MINI target new customer segments. Last...
Goodwood Revival to Feature Minis 50th Anniversary
Car Magazine has the scoop on the 2009 edition of the Goodwood Revival this September. As you might expect the Mini/MINI brand will be featured prominently. Heres an except: >Mini turned 50...
MF Reader Review: Mini Do More Clubman Trailer Hitch
We’ve been wanting to get our hands on a Mini Do More trailer hitch for years but never had the right opportunity. Luckily we found someone who had not only bought and...