Limited Slip Unavailable on Factory JCW MINI

One of things that MINI has trumpeted about the new factory JCW MINI is the DTC (Dynaimc Traction Control) and the EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control). Both are purely electronic, weigh essentially...

MINI USA JCW Launch & Pricing Details

If you are interested in a factory JCW MINI in the US market, today is your day. We’ve got pricing and option availability options galore not to mention news of a few...

MINI UK Delays the JCW Clubman?

We’ve heard from a couple UK readers (and hopeful JCW Clubman owners) that MINI UK has delayed the release of the Clubman version of the new JCW factory car? The reason? Simple...

USA Today Reviews the Clubman

I’m noticing that the Clubman reviews very well. USA Today’s review of the Clubman Cooper is no exception, but I have seen more favorable reviews. >Looks terrific. Drives great. Can be decked...

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...

Australia to get MINI Diesel

Yet another country slated to get the MINI Diesel according to AUSmotive.com. >GoAuto is reporting that MINI Australia will introduce the MINI Cooper D within the next 12 months. Coupled with a...

New Special Edition MINI for Italian Market

MINI of Italy have created two new special editions means solely for the Italian market: the MINI Abbey Road and the Trigger editions. Both editions are meant for the MINI One exclusively....

The Best Cars for Your Money

CNNMoney and Intellichoice have put together a list of Top 5 Cars that will get you the most bang for the buck. Of course, the MINI Made the list. >It boasts cool...

Chicago Tribune Reviews the Clubman

Old school auto writer for the Chicago Tribune Jim Mateja lived with the Clubman Cooper around Chicago for a week and came away with the opinion that it still wasn’t big enough....

Best Affordable Tech Cars

Last year the R56 made the Top 10 at CNet for best tech. Yahoo has taken the time to put the list together, based on affordability. >Good-looking and one of the most...