MF Review: 2009 MINI Convertible Cooper S
Okay so this should be pretty easy right? The R57 is the convertible version of the R56. So I can copy and paste any one of our many review of the R56,...
MF Exclusive: JCW Releases Gauge Kit
In the next few weeks JCW will be releasing a retrofit kit for all R55, R56 and R57 models that allows owners to install one or two of the following gauges: –...
Winter in Chicago with a Convertible
Ok the above isn’t exactly in Chicago but here’s a sneak peak at our press car and our coming review of the R57 due late next week. 60 degree temps gave us...
MF Sponsor Event: MINI of Manhattan R57 Launch Party
For all those of you in the NYC area MINI of Manhattan is having a launch party for the R57 MINI convertible March 21st from 10am – 4pm. You can RSVP via...
MINI Convertible Review Q&A
This weekend will mark the start of our full review of the new R57 MINI convertible. In an effort to prepare for our time, we want to hear what you want to...
MINI USA Lowers Financing APR to 2.9% on All Hardtop Models
Later today MINI USA will be announcing 2.9% financing on all hardtop models. Here’s the rundown: – 2.9% financing up to 36 months all hardtop models except JCW – 3.9% financing up...
MINI Convertible Press Introduction Video Now Online
[pictobrowser motoringfile 72157614372497393] The online press introduction of the MINI Convertible is now online for all to enjoy. There are nine video parts to the event including a Q&A with MINI USA...
Ask MF: R53, R56, R60 – What Does it Mean?
We’re reposting this Ask MF originally from last year due to a number of similar questions we’ve gotten over the last few weeks. This week’s “Ask MotoringFile” comes from Dave M and...
DIY Friday: Official JCW Brake Duct Retrofit
One of the most sought after features by many of us who take our MINIs to the track are working brake cooling ducts. As most trackday junkies know, one of the first...
MINI JCW Convertible Full Press Release (US)
[pictobrowser bridger 72157613599931146] A unique racing experience with 208 hp now also in the new generation of the open four-seater MINI – World debut at the International Geneva Motor Show – Extension...