R56 JCW Accessories Sneak Peak
The accessories onslaught is set to begin this spring for the R56 and we have our first sneak peak this morning. The screen capture to the right (click to enlarge) shows the...
R56 JCW Accessories Coming Next Spring
MINI is planning on launching the first R56 JCW products for Spring of 2007. While MINI and JCW are still developing the engine kit for a fall of 2007 release, the first...
2007 Navigation System to Include iDrive-like Controller
As we reported 18 months back, MINI’s new navigation system will indeed feature a simplified iDrive-like controller behind the shifter. The controller will mange an interface that is similar to the BMW...
2007 MINI Videos
DIY Friday is officially on hiatus so we’re continuing with the MINI Video Friday theme. We’ve finally gotten around to digging through all of MINI videos on the new car and found...
2007 MINI: Your Take
Now that we’ve read all the details, seen all the pictures, and even watched the car in action, MotoringFile wants to hear your opinions. What do you like about the new car?...
2007 US Market Options Packages
MotoringFile Exclusive: For 2007, MINI USA will be making some tweaks to the option packages that will add some content and slightly raise prices. They will also add one entirely new package...
2007 MINI US Market Availability
Last week we looked at the production timeline for the entire family of next generation MINIs. This week, let’s deal with the simple question we’ve been seeing a lot lately; “when can...
The R56 Soundtrack
The loss of the supercharger on the Cooper S means a serious change to the soundtrack we’ve all grown accustom to. However the new Cooper S has a sound all its own...
The 2007 MINI: In Detail
Evolution of an Original. The new MINI. Here comes the first generation change since the start of a new era: The new MINI is warming up to continue the outstanding success of...
MINI UK Launches R56 Preview Site
Looking for a way to blow-off about 20 minutes? MINI UK has a 2007 MINI preview site that gives us a sneak peak at Lightning Blue, a few new wheel options (alng...