SCCA Classes the GP

Each month the SCCA issues a monthly newsletter, called the Fastrack, with rules updates that have been accepted.  Included in the March Fastrack was notice of the acceptance of a petition to include the...

Ask MF: Does the R56 Have a Real Key?

Here’s our first Ask MF regarding the new R56 (from reader JB): >I’ve got an R56 on order and have had one pesky question that my MA hasn’t been able to answer....

Potential Paint Rub Issue on R56 Bonnet

While going over the new R56 I noticed a potential paint rubbing issue under the bonnet. This doesn’t seem like it will be a huge deal to fix like the last time...

The New MINI Arrives in Australia

MINI Australia Press Release All new body panels, same iconic cheeky style. New, more powerful, more frugal, cleaner engines. VALVETRONIC technology for MINI Cooper. Twin scroll turbo, direct injection for MINI Cooper...

Clarkson Reviews the 2007 Cooper S

Love him or hate him, Jeremy Clarkson is always worth reading. And when he’s reviewing a MINI, it’s usually worth reading a couple of times. Here’s a sneak peak: >As you can...

The 2007 MINI Launches in the US

1. Go test drive it! 2. Come back to MotoringFile and tell us what you think at the post below. Now get going!

2007 MINI Reader Reviews

Over the next few days quite a few MotoringFile readers will be getting behind the wheel of the 2007 MINI Cooper and Cooper S. We thought it might be a good idea...

MF Audio: Jeff Stracco Introduces the R56

One of the benefits of attending the recent US press launch was the chance to hear MINI USA Product Manager Jeff Stracco actually introduce the new car in person. Hearing his introduction...

Nothing’s Perfect: The R56 Misses

While there’s been a lot of praise for the 2007 MINI on both MotoringFile and elsewhere in the automotive universe, all is note quite perfect with the new car. So in an...

The 2007 MCS Non-Functioning Hood Scoop

Much has been made of the fact that the hood scoop on the Cooper S is not connected to anything internally. Yes it’s true that it’s on the car for no specific...