The Washington Times drives the R56

The first review I have seen that even mentions the interior lighting. >Taking a cue from parent BMW, night illumination is some of the best I’ve experienced. Indirect lighting from the roof...

A MINI What?

This from GermanCarScene.com. >Benedikt Schiermeyer carried out the work for a customer, and even though it’s not what we’d do to a Cooper S, we have to admire his skills. Personally, I’ve...

MINI Cooper D and One Intro Video

We’ve got even more MF Video Friday for you today. The following are official BMW/MINI videos of the MINI display at the Geneva Motor Show.

Official MINI Rear Sun Guard Retrofit

We’re back with another DIY Friday. This week we’re featuring the rather unknown official MINI Rear Sun Guards. They work like tinted rear windows however are removable and fairly easy to install....

MINI Worth Millions?

Found this in Esquire Magazine of all places. >Your Mini Cooper tops out at 126 miles per hour and squeaks out the power of a mere 118 horses. But what this glorified...

MINI Cooper D, One & Sidewalk UK Debut

MINI UK Press Release: The eagerly awaited unveiling of the new MINI One and MINI Cooper D takes place this week in Geneva. Both cars offer a dynamic drive and excellent fuel...

R50 vs R56 Reader Review

MotoringFile reader and dual MINI owner Wayne Dyer has written an excellent comparison of his two MINIs: a 2004 MINI Cooper and the other a 2007 Cooper S. It’s both an excellent...

Official JCW Suspension Retrofit PDF

One of our favorite official JCW accessories for the R50 & R53 has always been the JCW Suspension. It not only helps in the MINI handle the corners but also goes along...

MINI at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show

Official MINI Press Release: Small car, big opportunities: The world premier of two additional MINI models will be celebrated at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva. The new MINI One and...

2007 JCW Kit Officially Announced

[Updated w/Official English Press Release] MINI has officially announced the JCW kit for the R56 that we reported about earlier in the week. The kit includes a JCW exhaust, intake and ECU...