MINI Scores Well in Crash Testing
The IIHS has been crashing cars again. We all know the MINI scores well front and rear, but so not hot for side impact. >Mini Cooper results: This minicar was redesigned for...
MINI USA’s Full Color Offerings for the R57
We know there’s always some confusion as to what colors MINI is offering (or not) on each model. So we thought we’d help where we could and give you the full list...
Lightning Blue & Astro Black Discontinued
As we’ve previously reported MINI’s Lightning Blue will discontinued with March production for R55 and R56 models. In it’s place will be Horizon Blue as seen in the ad to the right....
Park Distance Control Not Standard on R57
Park Distance Control (PDC) which was standard on the previous generation MINI convertible will no longer be a no cost option. Because the roll hoops are so much lower than the previous...
New (Black) MINI Wheels for 2009
BMW will be offering a collection of new black wheel options for all MINIs as of March production. The wheels will be finished in gloss black and will be offered as a...
Shift Paddles Disappear from the Cooper
We’ve recently been informed by several sources that the shift paddles on automatic transmission equipped MINI Cooper’s will be phased out starting with March production. We’re not sure if this is specific...
Jalopnik Drives the MINI E
Our good friends at Jalopnik.com got their hands on the MINI E in New York City last week. >As long as you can get a clean start, the engineers claim you’ll be...
UK Configurator Updated
It’s a lazy Sunday. Snow, ice or rain keeping you indoors? Worry not friends because the UK MINI site has updated it’s configurator to include the R57! Thanks to MF reader rkw...
The MINI E Has Landed in NYC
The first batch of MINI E’s were just spotted at MINI of Manhattan getting prepped from the long haul across the Atlantic. These cars are meant for use as both press cars...
MINI Cabrio in 3-D
This time via Adrants.com, how about the new Cabrio in glorious 3D? >This print ad — which appeared in German car magazines last Friday — is more than ink on paper. It’s...