MINI Fixes Sagging MCS & JCW Hood Scoops
Due to the design of MINI’s 1.6L turbo engine, much of the heat generated by the engine ends up being emitted from the side closest to the hood/bonnet. One unforeseen consequence has...
Official 2010 MINI Specifications (Updated Models)
Starting with March production, MINI will be upping the power on all models with revised engines. We reported the details earlier this week but we thought we’d go into the insane detail...
MINI Introduces Rainbow Colors for the UK Only
These new range of colors follow along the lines of the previous versions which were known “Fip Colours” in 2004 and then “Dreamline Colours” in 2007. This year MINI UK is back...
MINI Solves R55/R56/R57 MCS Cold Start Problem (Again)
Last year MINI finally solved the dreaded cold start issue that afflicted the R56 Cooper S. Or so they thought. As it turned out, while the issue was eliminated in some cars...
More Power for MINI in 2010
(Look below for the full release just published hours after this was originally posted). Over the last few days we’ve been able to get a clearer focus on MINI’s pending 2011 model...
It’s Official: MINI to Get More Power in 2010
That was quick. No sooner had we reported on the engine refresh than MINI sent out an official press release with all the facts and figures we were expecting. We’ll have more...
The Peninsula MINI – The Most Exclusive Special Edition Ever
Think the WC50 is exclusive? Try a production of two. Official Release: Guests at the Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong can expect the ultimate in hospitality, delivered with a very special élan. And...
MINI to Release “S” and/or JCW Diesel Models
Last spring (April 1st no less) we told you about MINI’s plans for using BMW’s 2.0L diesel powerplant in some models. In BMW trim the 2 liter makes as much as 200...
MF Exclusive: MINI Connected to Bring Web Content to the Cockpit
The BMW Group Technology Office in Palo Alto is working on extending MINI entertainment in ways that were hardly imaginable 3-4 years ago. We’ve talked about MINI Connected on MF before but...
The R60 MINI Crossover Gets an Official Name & a Revised Debut
[pictobrowser motoringfile 72157613255924808] Official photos and details will be released in a few months but we have a few bits and pieces to finally reveal. For one we’ve confirmed (for the 3rd...