Channel4 Reports on the JCG Closure
The secret is out and the British media are starting to pick up the story on the John Cooper Garage closure. Nothing new that wasn’t reported earlier this week on MF but...
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Wrap-up
Over the last week or so my respect for the Cooper S JCW kit has grown immeasurably. Driving almost 1,500 miles in seven days is a great way to find a car’s...
John Cooper Garage Closes Shop
John Cooper Garages, the shop and dealership owned by Mike Cooper that has become the spiritual home of the JCW brand is reportedly closing its doors on August 4th. It’s unclear how...
Evo Puts the GP Through its Paces
Senior EVO staff writer Jetro Bovingdon asks the question many MF readers have been wondering for almost a year now; is this a ‘cynical marketing exercise or baby M car?’ His conclusion...
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 4
As I’ve mentioned previously, The JCW MCS that I’m currently testing is shod with the new black R105 18″ JCW wheels with standard spec Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST runflats. And I...
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 3
Effortless…
JCW Steering Wheel DIY
DIY Friday is back this week with a PDF that I’ll soon be studying for my own steering wheel project. Installing the JCW Steering Wheel is easier than you would think, however...
AutoExpress Reviews the JCW GP
Another review is in from the recent GP press event. This time from AutoExpress. Here’s an excerpt: >Developing 215bhp (Ed: yes it’s actually 218bhp) and 245Nm of torque, the GP has only...
Fifth Gear Reviews the GP
They may not get the power figures right (who has) but they do a good job taking us through the ultimate factory MINI. Here’s an excerpt: >In GP form, the Mini feels...
Details on the Canadian MCS Special Editions
This news comes from a Canadian reader: >I was just at a Canadian Mini dealership today, looking to see what they had to close out the model run. I read here a...