MotoringFile Q&A: The R57 MINI Convertible
A few weeks back we invited you to ask us questions about our weeklong stint behind the wheel of the 2009 R57 MINI Convertible. Well now we have the answers… Question: can...
Happy 7th Birthday MINI USA
Seven years ago on March 22nd 2002 the first MINI dealers in the US opened their doors. While this may be US specific I think the enthusiasm of that time translates well...
MINI to Base New Model off of Crossover?
Over the last year we’ve heard some rumbling that the MINI Crossover didn’t justify the cost of the development as a single model. To put it frankly BMW needed to create another...
MINI’s Micro Car Plans Come into Focus
The usually rather unreliable Auto Express has the latest on BMW’s Project i and how it relates to MINI’s future products. According to the weekly UK mag MINI will be debuting an...
MF Review: 2009 MINI Convertible Cooper S
Okay so this should be pretty easy right? The R57 is the convertible version of the R56. So I can copy and paste any one of our many review of the R56,...
Ask MF: The Best Place to Find Used MINIs
This week’s Ask MF comes from Demian: >I wanted to let you know that your website is a great one! I daily check for updates and info. In regards to used minis,...
JCW Diesel in the Works?
This one comes to us from AutoExpress who is claiming that MINI will be producing a JCW version of the MINI D, complete with 160HP. While the information seems tenuous at best...
MF Exclusive: JCW Releases Gauge Kit
In the next few weeks JCW will be releasing a retrofit kit for all R55, R56 and R57 models that allows owners to install one or two of the following gauges: –...
In Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno is a car guy, we all know this. Makes sense then that he would want a MINI E parked in his shop. And, since he is a TV guy, makes...
MF Exclusive: MINI 50th Anniversary Special Edition Models Revealed
As we’ve reported previously MINI will be debuting two special edition models in May this year at MINI United in Silverstone England. But now we have details on the names and the...