MINI Cooper Remus Dual Exhaust Review

(Reviewed by Lucas) Just installed the dual tip Remus exhaust on my Cooper. This is actually the same kit that is used by German tuner AC Schnitzer kit. The exhaust looks well...

Next Generation Cooper S at the 'Ring

This comes from Alex: A few German members from mini2-rheinland.de saw the next generation Cooper S on the Nurburgring “Nordschleife” this morning! You can check out more photos at the link below:...

JCW Factory Production Slips to November

You can put this in the confirmed rumor category: all 2006 MINIs with the factory JCW package will be pushed back to November production. We’ll hopefully have more info soon.

The MINI Concept: What We Will See in 2007

Here’s a question that we’ve seen a lot of. What will actually make it to the next generation MINI (the R56) from what we’ve seen in the recent MINI Frankfurt Concept? While...

MotoringFile Design Analysis: The MINI Concept

Now that the Frankfurt IAA is over and we’ve all had week or two to take in the new MINI Concept, I thought it might be appropriate to write a short design...

JCW Strut Brace Install How To

For all those that have been taking advantage of that recent MotoringFile special on the JCW strut brace ($250 from Knauz MINI) we’ve now got your install instructions! Install seems fairly straightforward...

JCW Gear Shift Indicator

From a recent MINI USA parts bulletin: The MINI Gear Shift Indicator is a feature from the JCW Challenge racing series that is now available for your MINI. Differently coloured transparent LEDs...

Stretched MINI Hints at Big Future

The BBC interviews Dr. Micharl Ganal (member of the BMW board) about the recent MINI Concept: The rebirth of the 1960s Mini traveller seems certain after a warm reception for a concept...

JCW Cooper Sound Kit Review

This comes from reader Olly Male: Last Friday I had the JCW Cooper Sound Kit fitted to my MINI Cooper. The kit comprises of an upgraded air filter system (with an extra...

Automotive News: MINI Wagon Coming in '07

This info comes from the Automotive News: BMW is developing a station wagon version of the next-generation Mini. It is part of a broader range of body styles that will be derived...