MotoringFile Review: MKV Golf GTI (w/DSG)
The MINI Cooper S vs The New MKV Golf GTI (w/DSG) I have to admit I haven’t been a big fan of the most recent GTI. It’s looks and packaging I loved....
MCAW Auto Up Window Circuit Reviewed
One of the more annoying features missing from the US spec MINIs are auto-up windows. For some reason BMW decided to program out the feature for all MINIs in the US (nevermind...
The 2006 NAM Calendar Reviewed
For several years now North American Motoring has been putting out a MINI calendar of some of the finest owner photography out there. The black and white calendar featured photos from MINI...
MINI Cooper Remus Dual Exhaust Review
(Reviewed by Lucas) Just installed the dual tip Remus exhaust on my Cooper. This is actually the same kit that is used by German tuner AC Schnitzer kit. The exhaust looks well...
Integrated Aftermarket Bluetooth: Part 2
In part 1 of this series I focused mainly on the hard wired cradle-type (i.e. non-Bluetooth) handsfree phone kits that are currently available from MikeyTheMini of NewMiniStuff.com (NMS). Since then, I’ve switched...
A New Look For The MINI's Nav
Unbeknown to most of the motoring world, BMW/MINI has just recently released V26 of their navigation operating system. While this in itself isn’t any real news per se (as new releases of...
JCW Cooper Sound Kit Review
This comes from reader Olly Male: Last Friday I had the JCW Cooper Sound Kit fitted to my MINI Cooper. The kit comprises of an upgraded air filter system (with an extra...
MF Review: MyMini Chrome Door Buttons
Is it a bug or a feature? It’s a question software developers often grapple with when releasing software to the public. When something goes wrong, doesn’t work perfectly, or simply doesn’t look...
2005+ Official White Tail Lights Reviewed
The white tail lamp. Probably the most recognizable automotive aftermarket item in the world these days. From the high priced OEM sets to the shoddy pieces of plastic seen on eBay, they...
MotoringFile Review: MyMINI Knee pad
Owning a MINI and being 6’2″ has presented little in the way of comfort issues over the years. There’s always enough leg room front to back (more than enough in fact) to...