Winter in Chicago with a Convertible
Ok the above isn’t exactly in Chicago but here’s a sneak peak at our press car and our coming review of the R57 due late next week. 60 degree temps gave us...
Ask MF: Factory JCW Components Available A La Carte?
This latest Ask MF comes from Steve: >As a Stage 1 JCW owner, am I able to purchase the factory JCW air mass sensor, air filter, inlet tube, exhaust and downpipe and...
MF Sponsor Event: MINI of Manhattan R57 Launch Party
For all those of you in the NYC area MINI of Manhattan is having a launch party for the R57 MINI convertible March 21st from 10am – 4pm. You can RSVP via...
MINI Convertible Review Q&A
This weekend will mark the start of our full review of the new R57 MINI convertible. In an effort to prepare for our time, we want to hear what you want to...
MINI USA Lowers Financing APR to 2.9% on All Hardtop Models
Later today MINI USA will be announcing 2.9% financing on all hardtop models. Here’s the rundown: – 2.9% financing up to 36 months all hardtop models except JCW – 3.9% financing up...
MINI Convertible Press Introduction Video Now Online
[pictobrowser motoringfile 72157614372497393] The online press introduction of the MINI Convertible is now online for all to enjoy. There are nine video parts to the event including a Q&A with MINI USA...
Ask MF: R53, R56, R60 – What Does it Mean?
We’re reposting this Ask MF originally from last year due to a number of similar questions we’ve gotten over the last few weeks. This week’s “Ask MotoringFile” comes from Dave M and...
MINI E in the Berlin Field Trial (Video)
With the MINI USA about to launch the MINI E program, MINI of Germany has teamed up with a German power company to lease out 50 of the cars in Berlin.
DIY Friday: Official JCW Brake Duct Retrofit
One of the most sought after features by many of us who take our MINIs to the track are working brake cooling ducts. As most trackday junkies know, one of the first...
US R56 Tailpipe Recall Now Mandatory
Thanks to those tireless consumer advocates (can you feel the sarcasm?) over at the NHTSA, MINI has now issued letters to 2007-2008 R56 MCS owners telling them that they must bring their...