Official R56 Portable Nav Install Retrofit
Today begins what we’re calling DIY week here at MotoringFile. Every day this week we’ll be featuring official retrofit PDFs for new R56 accessories. Today, we’re starting with the much talked about...
MINI Cooper D to Come to Canada?
This week a story was posted by Globe and Mall about needing cleaner fuel in Canada. There were also some quotes from a few automakers, most notibly, BMW. >”We need a clean...
R56 JCW Engine Kit: Auto Availability
MF Exclusive: Last week we broke the exclusive on US pricing of the new JCW Engine Kit (commonly referred to the “Stage 1” kit). The kit has a dealer list of $2100...
MINI Challenge 2007: Technical Highlights
Official MINI Press Release: Even in road-going trim, all models in the MINI range are truly thrilling though their extremely sporting and dynamic aura – regardless of whether you’re looking at the...
MINI USA Prices the R56 JCW Kit
MF Exclusive: MotoringFile has learned that MINI USA will be offering the JCW “Stage 1” Kit (as it’s commonly referred to) for $2100 plus a suggested two hours of labor. The kit...
Autoweek Drives the 2007 Cooper S
This time they focus not on performance but on the character of the car and how it relates to what came before it. In fact this review will sound familiar to anyone...
MINI USA Offers Factory Installed HD Radio
Official MINI Press Release: MINI USA is now offering a factory-installed digital HD Radio receiver with FM multicasting capability as an option in the all-new 2007 MINI Cooper and Cooper S hardtops,...
Dissecting the R56’s Character Flaws
Last week I had the chance to spend some time with a Mellow Yellow loaner 2007 MCS due to my R53 being in the shop. While my experience generally backed-up my previous...
Buying a 2007 MCS: The Accessories
A major part of the fun in ordering a MINI is youification – making it your own. With my 2007 MINI, I’m planning on making it my own in a couple big...
R56 JCW Suspension Details & Install PDF
Later this summer MINI will be releasing an updated JCW suspension designed to fit on all R56 MINIs. The new version of this kit differs slightly from the previous version in that...