Italian Special Edition MINIs Make Their Debut

[pictobrowser motoringfile 72157621972472584] As we’ve reported MINI is releasing several variants of a lower-spec MINI One and One D in specific markets for 2010. Meant to work with either Government scrappage programs...

Ask MF: Best Roof Rack for an R50 MINI

This week’s Ask MF comes courtesy of Lisa: >I want to purchase a roof rack for my 2005 Mini Cooper.  Please point me in the right direction.  Should I buy Thule, Yakima,...

MF Exclusive: MINI’s Product Roadmap Revealed

In 2001 BMW debuted the R50 MINI Cooper and MINI One to great acclaim. However tucked away in much of the press coverage of the launch was the fact that BMW didn’t...

MINI UK Switches to Non-Runflat Tires

According to Switchback.com MINI UK will be eliminating runflat tires from all vehicles with 15″ wheels from the 2010 model year in the UK. Instead owners will get the MINI Mobility kit...

New H/K option to Replace HiFi Stereo

MINI will be replacing the premium stereo option in the entire line for 2010. Gone is the often derided HiFi system and in it’s place will be the new Harmon Kardon system...

MINI to Drop Mechanical Limited Slip for 2010

With the introduction of Electronic Differential Lock Control standard on all JCW cars and optional on the Cooper S, MINI has decided it’s now time to drop the old fashioned mechanical limited...

MF Exclusive: MINI Coupe to be Named Broadspeed?

Now that BMW has given the green light to the R56 based speedster and coupe project, design and engineering has officially begun. As reported on MF in June, MINI will be debuting...

MINI UK Launches “MINI First”

With the UK/Irish car market burdened by the local government’s tax system with 21.5% VAT tax rate on the MSRP, and then a further tax of between 14-35% for registration of the...

Autoexpress Tests 12 Minis to Find the Best

Dare we say it Autoexpress has created a pretty interesting article. They’ve taken 12 of the best MINIs ever and tested them all. Worth a read for sure but there’s no definitive...