New Windshield Drama

As some of you may remember I had my 4th windshield installed this week due to a large crack caused by a rock. Since my wife had the car all week it...

MINIUSA to Raise MCS Prices this January

According to sources MINIUSA is raising the price of the MINI Cooper S by $450 starting this January. Unfortunately the price increase won't be coupled with any new features. This information should...

Go MINI Goes Live

Hot off the presses at GoMini: GoMini – the magazine dedicated to the New Mini – goes on sale tomorrow (27 November 2003). This brand new, high quality 116-page title from A&S...

The MINI VIN Decoder

Ever wanted to know what month your car was made or what the exact model number is of your transmission? If so then I'd like to present to you the BMW (and...

Holiday Shopping Parking Tips from MINIUSA

As you head out this weekend to start your holiday shopping MINIUSA has some tips for a carefree MINI experience that they'd like to share. From MINIUSA Press: If everyone in the...

Three new Wheels Coming from MINI

You saw it here first November 24th – almost a full year before their release! R91 17″ Wheel also known as the “5 Star Bullet” – Aprox. 10kg. This will be option...

Tours of the MINI Plant in Oxford England

Someone asked me about this yesterday and I referred him to the search engine on my site not quite knowing when it was originally posted. However I realized that many newer readers...

The MINI Featured on the Simpsons

Get your TIVOs ready! The Simpsons are going to England and the episode will feature a MINI Cooper as transportation through London. I'm told we'll see some questionable driving by Homer in...

New MINI Cabrio Photo at MINI2

MINI2 has a photo of what looks to be a almost fully finished prototype of the MINI Cabrio. It looks like the spy photos we've been seeing are right on the money....

Dealers, Loaners, and Rentals

Ah that old question… can I get an actual MINI loaner when my car is in for service or will I be stuck with the dreaded Toyota Echo again. Here's an interesting...