World Car Fans drives the R56
They hated the Italian Job, but loved the R56. >It was hardly broke on the outside anyway, the new MINI is every bit as popular, cute and non-threatening as the original, and...
The AutoChannel Reviews the 2007 MINI
And they managed to get MINI USA VP Jim McDowel and MINI USA Product Manager Jeff Stracco to basically do it for them on video. Nevermind the terrible on-screen graphics and that...
Wood Steering Wheel Delayed for the US
MINI USA will be delaying the introduction of the new wood steering wheel for the foreseeable future. Apparently the issue is that the Wood wheel has not performed US crash tests the...
South Coast Today Reviews the 2007 MINI
Southcoasttoday.com got to spend some time with the R56 and produced another favorable review. >It’s easy to admire the modern Mini Cooper. It’s solidly constructed, cozy on the inside, corners like a...
Ask MF: Does the R56 Have a Real Key?
Here’s our first Ask MF regarding the new R56 (from reader JB): >I’ve got an R56 on order and have had one pesky question that my MA hasn’t been able to answer....
Potential Paint Rub Issue on R56 Bonnet
While going over the new R56 I noticed a potential paint rubbing issue under the bonnet. This doesn’t seem like it will be a huge deal to fix like the last time...
The New MINI Arrives in Australia
MINI Australia Press Release All new body panels, same iconic cheeky style. New, more powerful, more frugal, cleaner engines. VALVETRONIC technology for MINI Cooper. Twin scroll turbo, direct injection for MINI Cooper...
Clarkson Reviews the 2007 Cooper S
Love him or hate him, Jeremy Clarkson is always worth reading. And when he’s reviewing a MINI, it’s usually worth reading a couple of times. Here’s a sneak peak: >As you can...
The 2007 MINI Launches in the US
1. Go test drive it! 2. Come back to MotoringFile and tell us what you think at the post below. Now get going!
2007 MINI Reader Reviews
Over the next few days quite a few MotoringFile readers will be getting behind the wheel of the 2007 MINI Cooper and Cooper S. We thought it might be a good idea...