Software Update v38 = Yo-Yo is Gone!

Here's a welcome email that arrived in the MotoringFile inbox this past weekend: I've been testing MINI's latest ECU update (probably will be known as v.38) on my “yo-yo-ridden” 2004 MCS for...

MINI to drop Toyota diesel in 2008

The title says it all. Here's an excerpt of the article from the Automotive News: “BMW will drop Toyota-made diesel engines (currently in the MINI ONE D) from the next-generation Mini due...

VWs New Golf Loses Appeal

This is some interesting news from the Wall Street Journal about one of MINI's biggest rivals – especially outside the US. Here's an excerpt: Volkswagen is aiming to sell much-pricier cars, starting...

AutoExpress Drives the Cooper Cabrio

Here's an excerpt of the review on their website: All the MINI's other key attributes are in place. There is scuttle shake and a lot of unwanted movement on rough roads, but...

MINI and Isle of MTV 2004

From the MINI international website: This year's hottest event of the summer: the MINI and Isle of MTV tour 2004. Come and join us at the world's top clubbing locations. Take part...

The Grassroots Motorsport MCS

As some of you know Grassroots Motorsports has been modifying it's '02 MCS over the past couple of years to the point of no return. And if you like hands on mods...

EVOs Take on The 1 Series and US Market

The latest edition of EVO has a two page spread devoted to BMW/MINI and some of their upcoming upcoming products. One of the more interesting pieces in the spread are their thoughts...

Grassroots Motorsports Reviews the JCW S

This news was sent in by DC: Other than the heavy runflats, the car gets a rave review. Here's an excerpt: 'Although $25,000 for a MINI might be tough to swallow, just...

Cabrio Reviews Start Rolling In

Next up, Australia's CarPoint.com. Here's an excerpt: It's a little ripper, really impressive on the road. Sure it's slower and heavier than the hard top, but you expect that. And given it...