January 2010

More Power for MINI in 2010

(Look below for the full release just published hours after this was originally posted). Over the last few days we’ve been able to get a clearer focus on MINI’s pending 2011 model...

It’s Official: MINI to Get More Power in 2010

That was quick. No sooner had we reported on the engine refresh than MINI sent out an official press release with all the facts and figures we were expecting. We’ll have more...

White Roof Radio Interview: Jim McDowell

Todd and Gabe with Mr. McDowell talking from the inside of a JCW Clubman at the NAIAS in Detroit. The spend a lot of time talking about the Beachcomber concept and what...

MINI Crossover to Seat Only Four in US

Thanks to US regulations governing rear seat width, MINI will be forced to exclude the rear bench seat option for the US market. In its place will be two individual seats (somewhat...

Whiteroofradio Interview: VP of MINI Dr. Armbrecht

Todd and I had a chance to catch-up with Dr. Armbrecht (VP of the MINI brand worldwide) yesterday a few hours before the introduction of the MINI Beachcomber. Dr. Armbrecht talked about...

NAIAS: MINI Press Conference Transcript

We’ll have more on the Beachcomber release including our thoughts shortly. But until then we bring you the official transcript of the speech presenting the car for the first time to the...

White Roof Radio #320

**We’re back!** full crew to start off 2010 under the White Roof! Sure we talk about a few things from Motoringfile.com. Sure we goof off a bit. Heck, we even pick on...