Official R56 Alarm Install Retrofit
For those looking at getting the official MINI alarm installed either at the local MINI dealer or with their own hands, here’s your PDF. One thing to note about the intall, it...
MF Podcast: The R56 on the Nurburgring
One full lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a 2007 R56 MCS. Gabe is driving with Axel (of MINI2.info fame) giving out pace notes and seasoned Nordschleife advice. This was taken from...
Official R56 iPod Adapter Install Retrofit
We’ve got plethora of R56 iPod related PDFs for you today. Because of different configurations of MINI’s new sound-system, there are several official PDFs detailing the installation of the new iPod adapter....
MINI United Road Trip (Day 2/The ‘Ring)
Driving the Nurburgring Nordschleife has been my dream for years. It’s a goal for many auto enthusiasts akin to climbing Everest. The longest and most challenging track in the world, the Nordschleife...
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...