The 2007 MINI to Debut in the US at Detroit

A little new flash for you this morning. The 2007 MINI, originally planned for a early December debut at the LA Autoshow, will now have it’s US coming out party at the...

Edmunds Reviews the 2007 MCS Prototype

Edmunds finally gets around to giving us it’s take on the prototype 2007 MCS they drove with the rest of the automotive world this past July. Here’s an excerpt: >There’s no point...

2007 MINI Brochure PDF Download

MotoringFile download Friday is starting a little early this week. We’re happy to announce that we’ve just recieved the official 2007 (UK Spec) MINI preview brochure courtesy of reader Justin Stailey. Lots...

Paris Motorshow Sneak Peak

MotoringFile reader James gives us this sneak peak of the Paris autoshow where the new MINI will be unveiled to the public for the first time: >I was taking some honeymoon pictures...

Start of Production of the new MINI

Speech of Dr. Norbert Reithofer at plant Oxford to mark the occasion of the start of production for the R56: Chancellor, Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen – Thank you very much for...

R56 Production Starts

We knew the R56 was currently being produced in limited numbers but until now we haven’t seen real proof. Well here’s your proof: [ Zaterdag 9-9-06 ] newminiclub.nl Thanks Demelza!

Official R56 Colour Options PDF (UK Market)

Looking to spec your MINI a little early? You’ll definitely want to download this official colour options PDF. It breaks down what is available with each model and what interior and exterior...

BMW & MINI to Add Traffic Information to NAV

Today BMWUSA announced that all 2007 Navigation systems in the US market would have real time traffic data integrated into maps. But what about MINI you ask? We’ve learned from several sources...

Official R56 Technical Data PDF (UK Market)

We’ve got numbers. Loads and loads numbers on every aspect of the new 2007 MINI. Everything from top speed (140mph for the MCS) to battery placement (next to the engine as reported...

Official R56 Options PDF (UK Market)

Grab a refreshing beverage and pull-up a comfy chair, we’ve got all kinds of official information on options for the 2007 MINI Coupe. While this PDF is meant for the UK market,...