The MINI and the WRC

From time to time the question comes up, “why doesn't MINI take part in the WRC (World Rally Championship). They took place in it's equivalent in the 60's and were obviously quite...

The MINI and Color Forcasting

Here's are some interesting observations from MINI owner Lee Johnson about color and MINIs: I don't know about the Chicago area, but here in the western Carolinas there are a LOT of...

The MINI Mania Stage III Review

Over the next several months we're going to highlight some of the more impressive MINI performance kits available. First up the MINI Mania Stage III kit. Motor Trend has a nice review...

What to Expect When Expecting Your MINI

The New York Times has a fasinating article about how different automakers cope with popular cars and the waiting periods that many of their customers must endure. The spend about half the...

BMW Cautious with MINIs Initial Sales Numbers

This news comes from Autoweek and it's sister publication Automotive News: BMW's top U.S. executive says the company publicly downplayed its sales ambitions for Mini. The Mini Cooper and the Mini Cooper...

Edmunds Gets Their Hands on a JCW

A another well written, thorough review of the JCW MINI Cooper S – here's an excerpt: Mini fanaticism coursed through our offices during the year a Cooper S lived in the Edmunds.com...

More Info about the Upcoming Special Edition MINI

I've just found out some more information regarding the special edition MINI that is to be introduced February 4th at the Chicago Auto Show: The Special Edition MINI will come only in...