US Interior Option Changes for the R56
We’ve got a scoop on what the US market will be seeing in the way of interior options. As with the R50 and R53, the US market will not offer all the...
Two-Spoke Steering Wheel Returns to the US
Ever since the updated US airbag laws went into effect for the 2005 model year, the US market has been without the option of a base two-spoke steering wheel. However, with the...
MINI’s F1 Connection
The BMWCCA monthly magazine the Roundel has a piece in this month’s issue about BMWs F1 team and the technology and infrastructure behind it. One interesting note for MINI owners is the...
The 2007 MINI to Debut in the US at Detroit
A little new flash for you this morning. The 2007 MINI, originally planned for a early December debut at the LA Autoshow, will now have it’s US coming out party at the...
Edmunds Reviews the 2007 MCS Prototype
Edmunds finally gets around to giving us it’s take on the prototype 2007 MCS they drove with the rest of the automotive world this past July. Here’s an excerpt: >There’s no point...
2007 MINI Brochure PDF Download
MotoringFile download Friday is starting a little early this week. We’re happy to announce that we’ve just recieved the official 2007 (UK Spec) MINI preview brochure courtesy of reader Justin Stailey. Lots...
Paris Motorshow Sneak Peak
MotoringFile reader James gives us this sneak peak of the Paris autoshow where the new MINI will be unveiled to the public for the first time: >I was taking some honeymoon pictures...
Start of Production of the new MINI
Speech of Dr. Norbert Reithofer at plant Oxford to mark the occasion of the start of production for the R56: Chancellor, Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen – Thank you very much for...
R56 Production Starts
We knew the R56 was currently being produced in limited numbers but until now we haven’t seen real proof. Well here’s your proof: [ Zaterdag 9-9-06 ] newminiclub.nl Thanks Demelza!
Official R56 Colour Options PDF (UK Market)
Looking to spec your MINI a little early? You’ll definitely want to download this official colour options PDF. It breaks down what is available with each model and what interior and exterior...