Checkmate Gets Checkmated

The Checkmate Package’s run is nearing an end.  The package will no longer be available starting with September production.  To reflect this, the package was recently removed from the MINIUSA configurator and...

AutoExpress Reviews the JCW GP

Another review is in from the recent GP press event. This time from AutoExpress. Here’s an excerpt: >Developing 215bhp (Ed: yes it’s actually 218bhp) and 245Nm of torque, the GP has only...

Fifth Gear Reviews the GP

They may not get the power figures right (who has) but they do a good job taking us through the ultimate factory MINI. Here’s an excerpt: >In GP form, the Mini feels...

MINI is 5!

This week MINI will reach its fifth anniversary since the car first went on sale on Saturday 7 July 2001. The launch created a storm and the car introduced a new level...

MINI USA Sales Down 1.4% for June

MINI USA reported June sales of 3,556 automobiles, off 1.4 percent from the 3,607 cars sold in June 2005. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 20,026 automobiles, a drop of 8.9 percent,...

White Roof Radio Podcast #75

Ahhhhh, the 4th of July. I hope everyone is planning a safe holiday or maybe building some Mentos and Diet Coke fountains. Rocket MINIs? Sure, why not? Plus Todd has a great...