Escalade vs. MINI Cooper S
This has to be the craziest comparo yet. From AOL Autos via Car and Driver, in search of cars that will give an Audi R8 a run for it’s money. >Of course,...
Katrina Cars Still Around
Buyer beware. From ABC news, a story about a MINI that was damaged during Katrina, ended up in Kansas City then sold to an unsuspecting buyer in South America. >Sight unseen, Vargas...
R57 MINI Convertible to Debut in Detroit
We’ve just learned that MINI’s new convertible (codenamed the R57) will make it’s official debut at the Detroit Auto Show in early January. Viral marketing for the car should start sometime around...
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...