New JCW Options for 2006
Like MINI, JCW will be releasing a few juicy new bits for the last model year of the current generation MINI. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect for 2006. As...
A Closer Look at Solar Red & Space Blue
For all those considering Solar Red and or Space Blue we’ve got some closer real life shots for you. As previously mentioned Solar Red will only be available on the Cooper. Space...
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...
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...
Space Blue & Solar Red Spotted
We can’t say when, where or how we got this exclusive MotoringFile image showing two of the three new 2006 colors, but we can say it’s a 100% legit picture of what...
MINIUSA Autocrossing
As part of the Paramount Italian Job Coaster press event in Cincinnati last Thursday, MINIUSA gave a few select journalists (including Mark Ferguson from North American Motoring, and myself) an opportunity to...
JCW Strut Brace Update
Just a quick word for all those wondering about this item. It looks like the JCW Strut Brace is still on national backorder however they are now in stock in the US...