R57 MINI Convertible Spotted with Top Down
The 2009 MINI convertible has been spotted again, this time with the top down. And as we have been reporting, the new car will not have the rollbar that was so prominently...
R57 MINI Convertible to Debut in Detroit
We’ve just learned that MINI’s new convertible (codenamed the R57) will make it’s official debut at the Detroit Auto Show in early January. Viral marketing for the car should start sometime around...
R57 Convertible New Color Options (update)
The new MINI convertible due early next spring (code-named R57) will feature a several new exterior and top color options. As we’ve previously mentioned, the R57 convertible will get two new colors...
2009 MINI Convertible Update
We’ve had quite a few questions from readers lately asking about the upcoming new MINI convertible (code-named the R57). While we already know pretty much all there is to know about the...
2009 MINI Convertible to Get Exclusive Color
When the R57 goes on sale next spring it will receive an exclusive color much like the launch of the R52 convertibles in the latter half of 2004. Like the R52 the...
R57 MINI Convertible Production Update
A quick update for all those looking forward to the next MINI convertible. As many readers probably know the car wil be codenamed the R57 and will be based entirely on the...
R57 MINI Convertible Spied in the States
Leftlanenews has more spy shots of the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. Still with the top up, but they are doing some testing here. This MINI is due out spring of 2009. And...
MINI Adds Smartphone Connection for ’09
MINI will be launching a new connection aimed directly at the iPhone and other smartphones for 2009. The option (code named 6NF) will be available on September ’08 builds. It will connect...
Official R56 JCW Shift Lever, E-Brake Grip DIY
DIY Friday is back with one of the most interfaced parts of a manual transmission equipped MINI; the shift lever. And as you would expect it’s also one of the most upgraded...
A Closer Look at the 2009 MINI Convertible
As previously reported MINI will be launching the new (R56 based) R57 MINI convertible around the spring of 2009. While the top will largely be a carry-over of the existing design, the...