Official JCW Aerokit Install PDF
One of our favorite upgrades to the R56 is the JCW Aerokit. And not only does it give the car a more aggressive look, but it’s actually somewhat functional in helping keep...
Ask MotoringFile: Can the Current JCW Engine Kit Work on an Auto MCS?
MotoringFile reader Robert K. writes: >Test drove a R56 Auto with the JCW tuning kit. The car is the Sales Managers demo & I was quite impressed. This is the third Auto...
Clubman Selling out in the UK
At least that is what the Daily Record is saying. >In many UK dealerships Mini Clubman allocations were quickly snapped up, leaving the car sold out into 2008. The bumper sales also...
EVO Names JCW MCS Car of the Year Finalist
EVO magazine (one of our favorite old school printed sources of automobile entertainment) has include a JCW MCS in it’s car of the year group. While the old adage, “it’s an honor...
New 2008 US Mileage Numbers are Official
The EPA has released the new, updated, fuel mileage numbers for 2008, including the MINI Cooper. The original mileage figures were calculated using a test and formula that were developed in the...
Canadians Save $1,000 on an ’08 MINI
Good news for our friends in the Great White North. For the ’08 model year, the MINI Cooper Clubman (R55) and MINI Cooper (R56) with standard transmission are eligible for a CA$1,000...
MINI USA Official 2008 Specifications
We brought a couple of these to you earlier this fall but never all in one document. So behold, detailed technical specifications o the entire 2008 line-up. A couple things to note....
MINI USA 2008 Coupe Press Kit
This is the second in a series of official releases by MINI USA that details the US spec 2008 line-up. While there may not be any new info in these releases for...
MF Comparison: Modded R53 vs JCW R56
We’ve done several R53/R56 comparisons over the past year but one thing we’ve never done is tested two (almost) identically equipped MINIs back to back. Along with that, we’ve never had the...
MINI USA 2008 Convertible Press Kit
This is the first in a series of official releases by MINI USA that details the US spec 2008 line-up. While there may not be any new info in these releases for...