MINIUSA Adds Robot Configurator

Still no word on an exact date to expect the actual 2005 configurator though. Incidentally you can read more on the delay here: 2005 MINI Configurator Delayed. Now go confirgure your robot:Cooper...

Hyper Blue MCS Cabrio Photos

These pics come from a very gratified owner of one of the first MCS Convertibles delivered: Here are some pics in high resolution. MotoringFile was very helpful for me e.g. finding the...

The 2005 MINI Cupholder

Looks like the MINI-Fini cupholder is on its way out and the new MINI-designed unit that we reported on last April is in for 2005. This news comes from a MINIUSA via...

Aisin to Supply MCS Auto Transmission?

According to some sources at the MINI plant (via MINI2) Aisin will be the supplier of the 2005 MINI Cooper S automatic transmission. You can read the discussion here. It looks like...

The First 100,000 Mile MINI?

It would appear that Doug Forlong, proud owner of a '02 MCS, is the first MINI (or at least the first MCS) owner to break the 100,000 miles mark. You can read...

Bentley Manual for MINI to be Released 9/1

For those do-it-yourself types out there anxiously awaiting a full MINI manual – you're wait is almost over. Bentley will be releasing the full MINI service manual on September 1st. The manual...

Automobile Magazine Looks for MINI Feedback

Autmobile Magazine is asking for feedback for it's Four Seasons MINI Cooper S. Let's represent! Join our Test Team: We'd like to hear from you about your experiences with the car. Tell...

MINI Production Maxed Out?

This is from the Sunday Mirror (UK): BRITAIN'S new Mini is so successful that its makers BMW want to build an extra assembly line in the Green Belt. New figures show 95,168...

Official iPod Adapter FAQ

This may be of interest to those anxiously awaiting the iPod adapter for the MINI. Apple has just posted a FAQ for the identical BMW version on it's website. [LINK]

Pittsburg MINI Miglia

Looking for something to do next week and weekend? Well you may want to head over to Pittsburgh for the MINI Miglia. The events will be centered around the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand...