Update on the 2005 MCS JCW Kits

We just recieved this in the MotoringFile inbox from a dealer in the UK: I have some info about the new JCW kits. We are just recieving ours now, but only a...

MINIUSA to Bring Back The Anthracite Headliner

Early last week I sent a letter to a contact and MINIUSA regarding the Anthracite Headliner and it's availability in the US. Two days later we got a very promising response saying...

Another MCS Cabrio First Drive Report

Our friend over at GBMINI.net, Ian Cull, has posted his thoughts on the MINI Cooper S Convertible (MCSc) after a blast through the northeastern US countryside. Here's an excerpt: “I would say...

The 2005 JCW Kit to get New Injectors

We've picked up a few more details on the 2005 JCW kit for the MCS. Apparently one of the big differences between the '04 and the '05 is that the new kit...

Ask an MA: Answers

Here are the answers for the third iteration of “Ask an MA”. A mentioned before, with this version of Ask an MA our Motoring Advisor unfortunately wasn't capable of answering technical questions....

MINIUSA Configurator Updated for 2005

As scheduled the 2005 MINIUSA.com configurator was finally launched today (yes it was actually scheduled for 9/2 believe it or not) leading to lost job productivity for MINI enthusiasts everywhere. We at...

Official MINI Armrest Revealed

Update: The armrest in this story has since been withdrawn by MINI due to several concerns. They have now released a new armrest which will be available on all Us spec MINIs...

MINI Canada Records Best August Ever

For all you Canadian MotoringFile readers here are sales numbers for August from MINI Canada: In the month of August, MINI Canada reported record sales of 214 MINIs, this represents an increase...

Special MotoringFile Price on 03&04 JCW Kits

Knauz MINI is offering MotoringFile readers special pricing on remaining '03 and '04 JCW kits that they currently have in stock. The retail price for these kits is $4500 plus 11 hours...

The Anthracite Headliner Petition

As many MotoringFile readers surely know, MINIUSA initially offered the anthracite headliner as a no cost option on the Cooper S for the 2005 model year. However in mid July they decided...