MINI Wood Trim Released in the US

MINIUSA has finally, officially, released the wood trim for the MINI. The accessory was first shown at the launch of the Cooper back in 2001 but until just recently wasn’t officially available...

2005 Chicago Auto Show Review & Gallery

First off this show is huge. 1.6 million sq ft on one level. And with this year the addition of two indoor test tracks has made it even bigger than before. In...

The Official MINI Armrest Revealed

Here it is folks. The final version of the official armrest that will be available from the factory and MINI dealers. As we had predicted the final version is neither the MINI-Fini...

MotoringFile at the Chicago Auto Show

It’ll be fairly quiet at MotoringFile today as a couple of us will be out roaming the giant halls that are the Chicago Auto Show. We’ll have a full report tonight with...

Worldwide MINI Sales Up for January

From BMW Press: The MINI brand was able to increase its volume of sales in January by 11.9% to 16,987 units (previous year: 15,187). The level of equipment and product mix continue...

MINIsOnTop registration opens

MINIsOnTop registration has begun – with 250 pre-registrations, the 200 slots to drive up Mount Washington will go fast so early registration is essential! IMPORTANT: If you have not pre-registered, keep watching...

More Reader Impressions of the MCSa

Since we know one review is never enough we’ve got another MCSa test drive for you. This time from the man who just put his new 2005 MCS (w/LSD) through it’s paces,...

Illuminated Door Sill Retrofit

Since it seems like illuminated door sills are now all the rage (thanks Sean) it’s probably a good time for a retrofit guide. Here are the official installation instructions from MINI for...

2005 MCS w/LSD Reader Review

Here’s another review we’ve all been waiting to read. MotoringFile reader (and MINI Motoring Advisor) Sean Bartnik gives us a review of his brandnew 2005 LSD equipped Cooper S: On the evening...