MINI USA Adjusts Base Pricing
MINI USA is finally releasing the pricing changes we reported this past November. There should be no surprises for most MF readers as everything is in line with what was reported. Here’s...
MCAW Auto Up Window Circuit Reviewed
One of the more annoying features missing from the US spec MINIs are auto-up windows. For some reason BMW decided to program out the feature for all MINIs in the US (nevermind...
MINI Convertible Sells in Soft UK Market
MINI Convertible tops the UK charts as the best-selling convertible of 2005, as a record 200,000 MINIs leave Oxford. In a year when UK soft-top sales are down overall, MINI has bucked...
2006 John Cooper Works Accessories
Update: We’ve got photos and new info below! Despite 2006 being the last year for the current generation MINI, JCW has a few new products in the pipeline for the venerable R50...
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.
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...
JCW Strut Brace MotoringFile Special: $250
Since there seems to be so much interest in the new JCW Strut Brace I thought I’d pass this along. Knauz MINI is offering MotoringFile readers the Strut Brace for $250 plus...
JCW Strut Brace Released in the US
Just a quick word for all those in the US waiting for this. It looks like the JCW Strut Brace has officially been released by MINIUSA and is on its way to...
2005+ Official White Tail Lights Reviewed
The white tail lamp. Probably the most recognizable automotive aftermarket item in the world these days. From the high priced OEM sets to the shoddy pieces of plastic seen on eBay, they...