Electric MINI Test Drive
Where else but at Popular Mechanics would you see a test drive of an electric MINI? >What may come as a surprise to anybody interested in driving electric is that you can...
Automotive Design & Production on MINI’s New Powerplant
The trade magazine Automotive Design & Publishing has an excellent article on MINI’s new powerplant developed and designed by BMW. Highly recommended reading for all MINi fans but especially those who are...
Autoweek Drivers Log: 2007 MINI Cooper S
Besides having problems with 5th gear (journalists aren’t all great drivers) and not liking the Speedo, they really seemed to like the car. >…the engine is terrific, as are most of the...
MSNBC on the R56
Another great review as you would expect. But this line really caught my eye. >Even the turbocharged Cooper S I tested scored 29 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the...
MINI Buyers Still Waiting
It looks like the revised 2007 MINI is proving as popular as it’s predecessor. Here’s a quote from Jim McDowell in this week’s Autoweek: >Buyers are waiting at least six weeks for...
2007 MINIs Featured at NYC Autoshow
Official MINI USA Press Release: The all-new second generation MINI Cooper and Cooper S hardtops will be featured at the New York International Auto Show, following their successful US debut and market...
R56 Launches in South Africa
Last week the R56 finally launched in South Africa, and MINI2.co.za was there to cover it. >The 2007 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S was launched to the customer network via Dealers...
MINI 37
MINIUSA has Hammer and Coop, MINI South Africa will have MINI 37. >MINI 37 – Arcade Racer. Uncompromised Street Cred. Choose any MINI you can buy in a showroom, from the Cooper...
New Interior Trim Option for 2008
For all those who don’t want or need the silver and/or optional chrome trim in the R56 interior, it looks like MINI may be offering a new choice. A source at the...
Official R56 MINI Roof Rack PDF
For all those who couldn’t fathom the idea of drilling holes in your roof for the sake of extra storage, MINI has heard you. For the R55 and R56 MINI has a...