JCW Automatic Kit US Release Delayed
A few weeks back we reported that some US owners of the automatic R56s were getting the new 192bhp JCW kit installed at some dealers. At the time we recommended against the...
MF Exclusive: MINI’s Mid Life-Cycle Refresh
As is customary with BMW products, the current generation MINIs (The R55, R56 and R57 included) will undergo a mild mid-model cycle facelift sometime during it production run. While we don’t have...
Oldest Woman to Buy a MINI
A great MINI Story. A neat Christmas Story. Heck, just an awesome story all-around. >Finally, just weeks before Christmas, Adele called him: “I said, ‘Get yourself in gear, we’re going shopping. Mother...
Official R56 Magnetic Badge Holder PDF
So you just bought an R56 and want to get a few of MotoringBadge’s magnetic badges for the grille. Up until today you’d have to buy aftermarket holder or modify the previous...
CNet 2007 Car Tech Awards
CNet’s car division is looking for the 2007 Tech Car of the year. Among the list of 10 cars they picked that they think have great technology is, of course, the 2007...
Official JCW Aerokit Install PDF
One of our favorite upgrades to the R56 is the JCW Aerokit. And not only does it give the car a more aggressive look, but it’s actually somewhat functional in helping keep...
Ask MotoringFile: Can the Current JCW Engine Kit Work on an Auto MCS?
MotoringFile reader Robert K. writes: >Test drove a R56 Auto with the JCW tuning kit. The car is the Sales Managers demo & I was quite impressed. This is the third Auto...
Clubman Selling out in the UK
At least that is what the Daily Record is saying. >In many UK dealerships Mini Clubman allocations were quickly snapped up, leaving the car sold out into 2008. The bumper sales also...
EVO Names JCW MCS Car of the Year Finalist
EVO magazine (one of our favorite old school printed sources of automobile entertainment) has include a JCW MCS in it’s car of the year group. While the old adage, “it’s an honor...
New 2008 US Mileage Numbers are Official
The EPA has released the new, updated, fuel mileage numbers for 2008, including the MINI Cooper. The original mileage figures were calculated using a test and formula that were developed in the...