BMW & MINI to Add Traffic Information to NAV
Today BMWUSA announced that all 2007 Navigation systems in the US market would have real time traffic data integrated into maps. But what about MINI you ask? We’ve learned from several sources...
Official R56 Technical Data PDF (UK Market)
We’ve got numbers. Loads and loads numbers on every aspect of the new 2007 MINI. Everything from top speed (140mph for the MCS) to battery placement (next to the engine as reported...
Official R56 Options PDF (UK Market)
Grab a refreshing beverage and pull-up a comfy chair, we’ve got all kinds of official information on options for the 2007 MINI Coupe. While this PDF is meant for the UK market,...
Canadian Only JCW Competition Package Makes Official Debut
As MotoringFile exclusively reported (a couple of times over the last few months) MINI of Canada was unable to offer the JCW GP due to seemingly not wanting to spend the money...
R56 JCW Accessories Sneak Peak
The accessories onslaught is set to begin this spring for the R56 and we have our first sneak peak this morning. The screen capture to the right (click to enlarge) shows the...
R56 JCW Accessories Coming Next Spring
MINI is planning on launching the first R56 JCW products for Spring of 2007. While MINI and JCW are still developing the engine kit for a fall of 2007 release, the first...
2007 Navigation System to Include iDrive-like Controller
As we reported 18 months back, MINI’s new navigation system will indeed feature a simplified iDrive-like controller behind the shifter. The controller will mange an interface that is similar to the BMW...
2007 MINI Videos
DIY Friday is officially on hiatus so we’re continuing with the MINI Video Friday theme. We’ve finally gotten around to digging through all of MINI videos on the new car and found...
MF Review: John Cooper Works GP
JCW GP doesn’t photograph well. I know you’ve probably heard and read it before, but you can’t get the full impression of what this car looks like from the photos. In person,...
2007 MINI: Your Take
Now that we’ve read all the details, seen all the pictures, and even watched the car in action, MotoringFile wants to hear your opinions. What do you like about the new car?...