The 2005 MCS: One Month Review
Going from an early 2002 Cooper to a 2005 Cooper S is dramatic in every way. First off there’s the power. While the biggest difference is in the middle and higher rev...
AutoExpress Covers the Next MINI
Another week, another cover story on the next generation MINI by Autoexpress. You’d think they’re trying to sell magazine or something. For those that have been following the next MINI information here...
MINI Video Input
As many of you who follow Motoringfile closely already know, I happen to have an OEM backup camera installed in my MINI (see: MINI Rear Camera Review). The rear-view camera produces such...
JCW Suspension Available for Pre '05 MINIs
All those with older MINIs looking to upgrade to the JCW suspension can rejoice. Dealers should have recieved a parts bulletin from MINIUSA in the last couple of days stating that a...
BMW and PSA Detail Engine Plans
From BMW/MINI Press: PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW Group presented today the industrial plan for their cooperation in the production of a new family of small 4-cylinder petrol engines that will be...
Integrated Aftermarket Bluetooth
It has been six long months since MINI first started putting the new phone buttons on the 3-Spoke Multi Function Steering Wheel (MFSW) and there’s still no Bluetooth kit available from MINI...
2006 Changes for the UK Market
MINI UK has released information on pricing and equipment changes for the UK Market. These changes will commence with the 2006 model year, officially now set for September 2005. The official MINI...
2006 Special Editions Announced
From MINI PR: This September, MINI will add three new models to the existing hatchback range. MINI One Seven, MINI Cooper Park Lane and MINI Cooper S Checkmate. Since launch, MINI customers...
2002 MCS Report (3 years/61,412 miles)
This report comes from long-time MotoringFIle contributor Dave Bunting: On June 7th, 2002 I flew from Denver to New York, purchased my 2002 MINI COOPER S, and hit the road to drive...
BMW Engines and MINI's Future
For those that continue to be concerned about the 2007 MINI’s upcoming German engineered powerplant, we’ve got some reading for you. The first story from from Edmunds Inside Line and among other...