Clubman on the ‘Ring
We’ve seen the pictures, now it’s time for some video. Autoexpress has a short clip of the Clubman being put through it’s paces at the famed Nurburgring. >Company bosses were being a...
MINI Product Numbering System Explained
We’ve had quite a few emails lately from readers wanting a full explanation of MINI’s internal numbering system. R55, R56, R53, it can get a bit confusing if you’re relatively new to...
More Spyshots of the MINI Clubman
Our friends at Leftlanenews.com have a few new Clubman spyshots that show a few new angles of the now well known Clubman testing mule. Nothing particularly new about the images but if...
More Clubman Spyshots
The fans over at worldcarfans.com have a few more photos of that black Clubman test mule that has been popping up all over the web lately. Author Hans Lehmann (yes that Hans)...
MINI Clubman Coverage Round-up
The automotive press can’t get enough of the upcoming 2008 MINI Clubman. Next week’s AutoExpress features an extremely accurate Clubman Photoshop rendering (they unfortunately call it the Traveller) on the front page...
More Press Coverage On MTTS
MINI Takes the States may be over, but the press coverage lives on. This time it’s Brandweek and they not only cover MTTS but touch on the brand’s health as a whole...
2007 Navigation System to Include iDrive-like Controller
As we reported 18 months back, MINI’s new navigation system will indeed feature a simplified iDrive-like controller behind the shifter. The controller will mange an interface that is similar to the BMW...
New Clubman Test Mule Photo
Edmunds Inside Line has a new photo of the MINI clubman test mule with one of the rear “barn doors” open. Keeping in mind that this is a test mule, some noteable features still...
The MINI Clubman
Get used to it. Chances are this won’t be the last time you hear the name. Several sources are now telling us that MINI is very close to finalizing use of the...
Silver Roof = R.I.P.
The Pure Silver roof that MINI introduced with the special editions in 2006 (and as an a la carte option in the US) will die a quiet death with the introduction of...