MINI Web Development Success

We don't make a habit of plugging new MINI sites on MotoringFile – especially ones selling products. And while I wouldn't really call this a plug I would like to congratulate a...

Autoweek Interviews BMW Group Design Director

This week's Autoweek features a fascinating interview with BMW Group design director Chris Bangle. No matter how you feel about Bangle or the designs that those under him have created, he's a...

More on Apple's iPod Interface for BMW

It looks like our recent assumptions about Apple and BMW co-developing an iPod integration device are proving true. Here are some excerpts from an article posted today on AppleInsider: Apple and BMW...

French TV Review the MINI Cabrio

If you don't speak French I suggest turning down the volume and cranking up the iPod. You can watch the video here (via the MINI2 forums). Note: There's a short commercial before...

2005 JCW Cooper S To Get HP Increase

Nothing has been confirmed yet but it would appear that the 2005 JCW kit for the MCS will be adding some power. We've been hearing figures from several sources that the 2005...

Three Spoke Wheel Standard for 2005

We all knew it would eventually happen… the 3-spoke steering wheel (seen here) appears to now standard across the MINI range. It would also appear that the 2-spoke wheel has now been...

4 Spotlights May Invalidate Portion of Warranty

Here's post on MINI2 to keep an eye on if you're planning on installing 4 spotlights on the front of your MINI: 4 Spotlights Invalidates Portions of Warranty. We can't verify this...

Frosted Glass Sunrooof?

Not sure how to present this other than say it's a rumor that comes from AutoSpies – make of it what you will: One of the coolest features of the MINI is...