No Recaro Seats for the US Market
Yes this is from official sources and yes this is unexpected. The Recaro seats (seen here) that everyone had been expecting won’t be happening in the US for 2006. It would seem...
2006 Updates; Seats and Wheels
We’ve got a few more updates on some of the minor changes MINI has in store for the 2006 model year. Wheels We’ve just heard from a reliable source that the venerable...
2006 Special Options Package Update
We’ve got yet another MotoringFile exclusive for you today. A few weeks ago we reported on MINI’s plans to make 2006 very special. We’ve now got a little more info. For starters...
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...
JCW Strut Brace US Availability
Since we posted about the new 2005 JCW US catalog several people have asked about the availability of the JCW strut brace. While, for some reason it wasn’t mentioned in the catalog,...
The JCW Carbon Fiber Spoiler
Update: We’ve got a better pic of the spoiler above (click the image for a larger view). You can also view the original we posted here. And check out this pic of...
Full JCW US Catalog Now Available
As we promised almost a year ago JCW has released an full US catalog to dealers with the full range of the new 2005 JCW performance parts and accessories. The catalog includes...
2005 MINI Wrist Watches
It seems that over the past couple of years MINI has been quietly gaining a reputation for offering well designed, modern wrist watches. The 2005 collections seems to carry on that tradition...
Carbon Inside and Out
News comes from MINIUSA PR: A car with the interior strength and superiority of the MINI also deserves a few discreet touches on the surface, provided they come in top quality. Precisely...
The Saga of the Official MINI Armrest
Based on what a few sources are saying it seems MINIUSA has been having issues getting the new Official MINI armrest approved in the US. Word has it the supplier of the...