Another Silver R56 Mule Spotting

Autocar has some new photos of a next generation MINI (MCS) test mule. This time with new super sneaky silver tape masking! Interesting features visible in the three new photos are: the...

MF Exclusive: Laser Blue & Nightfire Red

Through one of our sources we’ve obtained the first image of two new colors set to debut on the 2007 MINI. In the picture above (click for larger view) are Laser Blue...

2007 MCS Spotted in Silver

AutoBild has a couple of new shots of 2007 Cooper S test mule in (gasp) silver. While it’s still taped up to hide a few details, there’s still a lot to look...

MF Review: JCW Brake Kit

Quite a bit has been written about the various upgrade paths one can take with the stock MINI brakes. On one end of the spectrum you have your stock calipers and rotors...

R56 Spyshot Round-up

With limited production of R56 testing mules now in their sixth month, we’re seeing a huge increase in daily spyshots. Here are some of the latest as sent in by MotoringFile readers:

Next Generation MCS Undisguised!

(Updated)Well, almost undisguised. The venerable spy photographer Mr. Lehmann and the boys and Worldcarfans have a the best photo yet of the upcomng 2007 Cooper S. For the first time we can...

MF Review: The JCW Leather Dash

There are few MINI accessories out there that are as seemingly extravagant as the new JCW Leather dash. I mean, it’s a MINI right? Why in the world would you spend the...

2007 MINI Timeline & Debut Info (Update #2)

Here’s a quick update on what to expect and when to expect it for the US market. As we mentioned previously, MINI will be holding off introducing the R56 to the US...

R56 Spotted at the ‘Ring

MINI was back at Nurburgring this morning with the R56.  This image was captured by a regularly updated webcam positioned at the entry to the Ring.ÂÂÂÂ