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...
CNN Names MINI a “Great First Car”
CNN Money has a great article listing 10 of the best new cars for first time buyers.
Buying a 2007 MCS: The Order
Last week I announced that I was selling my 2005 MCS and buying an 2007. This week, my ’05 MCS was officially sold and the order went in for my new R56....
MINI Officially Updates Line-up for 2008
Official MINI Press Rlease: As of August 2007, all MINI hatchback models with reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels as standard – maximum efficiency in the new MINI Cooper D: 3.9...
MINI Powerplants to Become More Efficient
72.4mpg. 104 g/km C02. No batteries required. Official MINI UK Press Release: MINI hatch models are to receive technological revisions later this year, resulting in jaw-dropping performance and efficiency figures. Already BMW...
2007 Cooper S Impresses on the Dyno (Again)
After last week’s review of the R56, many of you asked how it was possible for the 2007 MCS to feel so much faster than previous version of the car with officially...
MINI Featured in Winding Road Comparison
Winding Road, one of our favorite automotive publications, has put up a great comparison that included the MINI. >Staying sort of true to the squared-off, tin can feel of the original 1360-pound...