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...
Auto Express Reports on the MINI Crossover
Our opinion of most Auto Express’ recent MINI related stories isn’t high. They’ve seemed to get it wrong more times than not over the last year or two with erroneous reports on...
Stephenson Leaves the Fiat Group
Frank Stephenson, exterior designer of the first generation “new” MINI has stepped down from his post as design director at Alfa. While at the Fiat Group, Mr. Stephenson oversaw design on everything...
A Close Look at the 2010 MINI Crossover
Partially based on the Clubman and the upcoming BMW X1 (five lug wheels and all), the new MINI Crossover will boast one feature never seen before on a production MINI; all-wheel drive....
Fiat 500 Estate Going After Clubman?
Could Fiat be aiming for the a piece of Clubman sales? >The extended roofline boosts head-room in the back and frees up more luggage space, making this the most sensible 500 of...
MINI Crossover Spotted Again
Once again noted spy photographer Brenda Priddy (via our friends at Jalopnik and Autoweek) has spotted the MINI crossover undergoing testing. We believe this to be initial drivetrain development focusing around it’s...
JCW MINI to Get Standard Suspension
Since the JCW kits were officially released at Geneva a few weeks back, MINI enthusiasts have been clamoring for more details on the cars and the rational behind some of the decisions....
JCW MINIs Make US Debut at NYC Show
If anyone needs any extra incentive to visit the NYC auto show in its last weekend, here’s the official press release announcing the US pricing and available of the new factory JCW...
5th Gear Video: Renault Clio Cup vs the MCS
It’s a tough fight for the MCS due to the lack of sport suspension and the skinnier tires but it still makes a good showing…
Cars.com Compares Premium Hatchbacks
Like I said in a previous article, this is a comparison that is going to go on forever. But this time, Cars.com has changed it up a bit by adding the Opel...