BMW Turning MINI into a “Proper” Brand
BMW CEO and board chairman Norbert Reithofer sat down with Autocar yesterday and talked about the prospects of a front wheel drive BMW built off the MINI platform. As we have reported...
R50/R53 JCW Accessories Becoming Scarce
BMW has a history of producing enormous amounts of parts and sitting them on shelves for many years. However when it comes to accessories long-term availability is something less than a certain...
2011 MINI Refresh Update: Interior Colors & Trim
Earlier this month we told you about the 2011 MINI refresh or LCI (Life Cycle Impulse in BMW-speak) that we expect in September. There will be new colors, a new front an...
MINI’s Next Generation (Part 2): Fewer Cylinders & More Power
The world is changing. Cars are getting bigger batteries while efficiency standards are on the rise worldwide. Through it all BMW has decided to become not only the maker of performance oriented...
MINI USA Delays Engine Upgrade Until Fall 2010
Last month MINI announced updates to the entire MINI line-up with more power and more efficiency. We reported the details earlier this year but to recap, here are the numbers with the...
MINI Cooper Facelift Photos Surface
Last week we told you about MINI’s 2011 refresh and what to expect. While we’ve seen photos of the Cooper S variants we have (until now) not see anything Cooper related. However...
BMW “0” Series Based on the Next Generation MINI?
BMW has a hit on their hands with the MINI. But they also have a problem; how to sell more small premium cars. Research is showing that the small premium car category...
MF Exclusive: MINI’s Next Generation (Part 1)
MINI has been a surprisingly big success for BMW. It started with the improbable R50 being designed and engineered during a time of intense turmoil at Rover and then BMW. It continued...
An Owners View: Issues & Notes on the R56
Today we’re introducing you to a new contributor to MF, Gregory La Vardera. Greg has the benefit of owning one of the first R56 in the US and thus will be one...
MF Exclusive: the Future of MINI Connect Revealed
Last week MINI introduced the new MINI Connect option on the Countryman crossover. The idea is the first of its kind in the automotive world. The idea is that your iPhone (more...