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...
Common Issues: Power Steering Failure
A very interesting story over at BBC sent into us recently concerning Power Steering issues on R50/R53 MINIs. >BMW’s customer service told Heather this wasn’t a common fault, which is surprising because...
White Roof Radio #287
For those of you that thought we were going to be live, all apologies. We had a bit of a scheduling conflict. Before that, I choked on the intro and Todd and...
MINI JCW Convertible Full Press Release (US)
[pictobrowser bridger 72157613599931146] A unique racing experience with 208 hp now also in the new generation of the open four-seater MINI – World debut at the International Geneva Motor Show – Extension...
Exclusive: MINI USA JCW Convertible Pricing & Ordering Information
MINI USA will be rolling out the JCW Convertible with the start of April Production (which opens for modification through February 24th). There is no specific on-sale date because of this. However...
MINI JCW Convertible Officially Debuts (UK)
[pictobrowser bridger 72157613599931146] This press release is specific to the UK version of the car. Official MINI UK Press Release: MINI will unveil the world’s fastest small premium cabriolet at the Geneva...
MINI E Delayed Due to Overwhelming Demand
[pictobrowser bridger 72157608123362052] Looks like the prospect of leasing an electric MINI is an attractive one for more people than MINI expected. (via Automotive News) >Mini USA is taking longer than expected...
MINI Releases JCW Tuning & Aero Kit for the Convertible & Clubman
MINI will be offering a range of new JCW accessories throughout the year. First up will be a couple new sets of black 18″ JCW wheels. But the big news comes later...
The London Times Reviews the R57 Cooper S Convertible
More good press for MINI’s latest drop-top. Here’s an excerpt: >As with the Mk1 and Mk2 hatchback, you’ll have to concentrate hard to be able to tell new from old, although if...