MINI Cabrio Colors

Straight from someone “in the know” over at MINI2: New colours are a coming for the cabrio (confirmed): Hot Orange and Cool Blue. Apparently, the interior trim will match the exterior(Hot Orange...

The Paint Rub Issue Solved?

It looks like MINI may have quietly solved the paint rub issue with new cars: This looks like MINI's solution to the paint abrasion problem. I wonder if the mat can be...

New MINI Memory Watches with Data Storage

From MINIUSA: “Forget burning a CD to hold your data. Now come a pair of new watches that are the latest word in personal data storage. BMW and MINI jointly announce their...

The MINI AUX Input Installation Photos

There's a great installation write-up and photo collection over at MCO regarding the new MINI AUX Input (available for '03s on). You can check it out here.

MINIUSA Sees 20% Sales Spike After the Italian Job

From Newsweek: So far, summer's best product placement the too-cute Mini Coopers in The Italian Job didn't cost the car company a penny. BMW just turned over the keys to 32 of...

Limited Slip Differential in the MCS

So you want equal power out of both wheels? You want maximum traction and stability without DSC? You're going to want to check Team MCO's latest addition to their MCS: Tuesday morning...

Blitzsafe Working on the Ultimate iPod Auto Adapter

From the iPodlounge.com: An anonymous reader has sent us the contents of a reply email from Blitzsafe: “We did start a basic interface for the iPod, I do not think before September...

MINIUSA Responds to Questions About the CVT

From MINIUSA: About your MINI's ECVT Transmission. I'm with MINI USA. The ECVT transmission continuously varies the gear ratios, by means of a primary and secondary pulley connected by a drive belt,...