Consumer Reports Most Reliable Cars
In the sports/sporty car segment, the only European car to make the cut for most reliable is the 2006 MINI Cooper. Also interesting: >Twenty of the “Least Reliable” vehicles are domestic models...
MINI Construction Video
This one has been around a while. A bit fitting with it being the last month of R50/R53 production.
Euro Mirror Retrofit
And you thought we forgot about our long-lost feature, DIY Friday. Today we’ve got a pretty useful modification (from MF reader Andy) for all those in the US with DOT mandated rear...
R50/R53 Orders Ending November 5th
We’ve just learned that MINI USA has set a new end-time for R50 and R53 custom ordering: November 5th at 11:59pm. That means if you haven’t gotten your order in yet for...
MF Review: M7 Under Strut System
Could it be possible that the R50/R53 MINI coupe, a car with twice the structual rigidity of the current BMW M3, could use some further structural reinforcment? As anyone who’s pushed the...
MINI Product Numbering System Explained
We’ve had quite a few emails lately from readers wanting a full explanation of MINI’s internal numbering system. R55, R56, R53, it can get a bit confusing if you’re relatively new to...
MF Review: JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is the single most used interface of a car and it’s the most important input device for both the track and the road. Generally speaking, thicker wheels with softer,...
MF Review: M7 Strut Tower Reinforcement
Of of the downsides to a stiffly sprung car, stiff side-walled runflats and horrendously bumpy roads is a potential for strut tower damage. It is a problem that has shown up on...
H-Sport 19mm Rear Sway Bar Reviewed
Truth be told, I never had a problem with the handling on my Cooper S. The car felt great at delivery, and it felt REALLY great after installing the JCW Suspension kit....
MF Review: Miniature Trailer’s Receiver Hitch
By Aaron Cornaby / Outmotoring.com I must admit, I have never wanted or needed a trailer hitch on my MINI. Come on, a trailer hitch on a MINI? I have another vehicle...