The Web-Spoke Upgrade

As reported earlier on MotoringFile, MINIUSA will be offering an optional upgrade (2RE) for the popular Sport Package. The upgrade consists of the new 17″ Web-Spoke wheels – regularly $1100 with runflat...

The JCW Cooper Sound Kit

[Updated 1.10.05] JCW will be revising it's offering for the MINI Cooper to something a bit more affordable. Knowing that most people interested in high torque and horsepower output will be buying...

JCW Brake Kit Availability

This news comes from a reliable source: The JCW Sport Brake Kit will soon be available at US MINI dealerships. They are currently in stock in Germany. The part number is 34...

The Next MINI Becomes More Clear

As the months go by we're slowly getting a better picture of the next generation MINI. And as we've said previously on MotoringFile it will certainly be more of a evolution rather...

Why the S in MCS?

With the recent conversation regarding the next generation MINI going from supercharging to turbocharging there have been some questions about whether the “S” in Cooper S will remain. For those that know...

First Drive in the 2005 JCW S

It’s four degrees Fahrenheit, a fine mixture of salt and sand is covering all roads and I’m behind the wheel of the fastest factory MINI ever made; the 2005 JCW Cooper S....

Autoweek Covers the Next MINI

You know the story is getting juicy when major US automotive publications start to cover it. Autoweek has a nice recap of what we know so far on the next generation MINI…...

More Press on the All-Wheel Drive MINI

In what essentially is just a recap of a couple previous stories on MotoringFile and other publications, Auto123.com takes a look at the possibility of an all-wheel drive MINI in the years...

New MINI & PSA Engine Range In Detail

Yesterday we gave you the overall picture of the next generation MINI's engine range. Today we'll get down to the details… (From BMW Press) Successful Cooperation. Joining forces in the joint venture,...

BMW & Peugeot Announce New Engine Range

Here's some news that gives us a glimpse into the future of the MINI range. BMW and PSA have released preliminary information regarding the new range of engines (code named Prince) that...