R57 Convertible New Color Options (update)
The new MINI convertible due early next spring (code-named R57) will feature a several new exterior and top color options. As we’ve previously mentioned, the R57 convertible will get two new colors...
AUSmotive Reviews the JCW MINI
Our good friend Liam at AUSmotive had a chance to drive the new JCW MINI on Australian soil and came away rather impressed. Here’s an excerpt: >Engine and transmission are very well...
JCW Brake Retrofit Part List
For all those who want the look and stopping power of the new four piston JCW brakes on their R55 or R56, we’ve got what you’ve been looking for. Below is the...
MINI USA Releases Auto JCW Engine Kit
MINI USA will shortly be announcing immediate availability of the JCW engine tuning kit for the automatic R56 Cooper S. This is the same kit that was mistakenly released for a couple...
Upcoming MotoringFile Reviews
We’ve had an enormous number of requests for a couple reviews over the past few months. First up are of course the two new JCW MINIs. And then there is continued interest...
Drive a MINI for a Loonie
For about a dollar you can rent and MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper Clubman or a Smart car in Toronto. What’s the catch? The cars are covered with ads. >CityFlitz, Toronto’s newest auto-sharing...
Driving.Ca Reviews the MINI John Cooper Works
Expect to see a rush of more factory JCW reviews as the car begins to hit the streets of North America and Europe in the coming weeks. Here is a more favorable review...
World’s Fastest MINI
In case you haven’t seen the ABF MINI doing it’s thing on the track, here’s a video clip for you to enjoy. That’s right. 10.48 @ 135MPH. I’d call that pretty fast.
R56 Makes another Top 10 List
The Truth About Cars has compiled a list of what they think are the 10 best cars of 2008. Among the Nissans, Mazdas and the Audi R8 is, of course, the MINI....
2009 MINI Convertible Update
We’ve had quite a few questions from readers lately asking about the upcoming new MINI convertible (code-named the R57). While we already know pretty much all there is to know about the...