Space Blue & Solar Red Spotted

We can’t say when, where or how we got this exclusive MotoringFile image showing two of the three new 2006 colors, but we can say it’s a 100% legit picture of what...

MINI's 2006 Color Changes

As we mentioned last week, there will be some significant color changes coming down the pipeline for the 2006 model year. We can now confirm (without a doubt) the following changes: Going...

2006 Model Year Changes

(Updated) – MINI is sending the R50 and R53 out with a bang in their last year of production. While the 2006 model year won’t offer nearly as many changes as the...

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...

Silver Contrast Roof for 2006?

It would appear that the current MINI, R50 and R53, are going out with a bang in their final year of production. Like the classic Mini in it’s later years, it looks...

The True Story Behind the MINI's Exhaust Tip

As many of you probably know there’s an interesting story behind the MINI’s exhaust tip and why it looks like it does. This story was originally posted last year (and has been...