Future MINI Design: Evolution over Revolution
The next generation MINI isn’t expected to see much exterior design change. That according to one of the most reputable auto publications in the world, Automotive News. And if that sounds vaguely...
The Next Generation Engine Gets Closer
Recently on MotoringFile we heard the first reports of what it’s like to drive the next generation MINI. This week let’s take a look at the new engine that will be introduced...
Consumer Reports Recommends the MINI
After years of labeling the MINI as unreliable, Consumer Reports has reversed it’s opinion and named the 2004-2006 MINI “recommended”. This news comes frrom long time reader and frequent contributor Timothy Sipples:...
Washington Times Reviews the MINI
Hard to believe that a large publication like the Washington Times is just now writing a review of the MINI range. Here’s an excerpt from an article that appeared in yesterday’s edition:...
Coachbuilder Returns to the MINI
From Classicdriver.de >Rare, opulent, with unique celebrity status, the original Radford coachbuilt Mini was the ultimate motoring designer label of the ‘Swinging Sixties’. And now it’s back. >All four of the Beatles...
Driving the AWD Getrag MINI
From the Telegraph.co.uk: >It was the sort of bend that front-wheel-drive cars like the 167bhp Mini Cooper S really hate: a tightening downhill left-hander. To make matters worse, the road was streaming...
Brand History: MINI and VW
Some interesting thoughts in a recent FastCompany article about turning your back on brand history and how it relates to MINI and VW (via DC): >In their endless rush to embrace the...
Winter Driving Tips from Tirerack
Since the start of winter is almost upon us we thought it might be time for a little winter driving recap. For those in warmer climates you might want to skip this...
JCW Sells 10,000th Engine Kit
Here’s an excerpt from Motortorque >Demand for the JCW kit — the only MINI-endorsed tuning kit – has never been stronger, particularly in the UK, where one in nine Cooper S hatchback...
Autoweek’s Take on the JCW GP
While there’s nothing really new in the story, Autoweek does an admirable job of summing the JCW GP up. Except for perhaps the negative initial reaction by most MINI enthusiasts. Here’s an...