BMW X1/MINI SAV Caught Testing
Similar to the early X6 testing mules, BMW appears to be going old school with it’s camouflage of the BMW X1. But why on MotoringFile are we mentioning the X1? Because BMW...
2007 MCS JCW Engine Kit Reader Review
Longtime MF reader (South African R53 MINI owner) Tim van Rooyen recently spent some time with MINI of South Africa’s JCW press car and has written a fantastic review that covers every...
Motor Trend Drives the new MINI Clubman
The Clubman continues to impress, this time with the folks at Motor Trend: >No special structural reinforcement was required to accommodate the increased number of doors and hatches. Overall weight grows by...
BMW Confirms MINI Sport Activity Vehicle
BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer today confirmed plans to build a MINI Sport Activity Vehicle (Along with the BMW X1) with this quick mention tucked away in his strategy presentation: >At MINI, we...
Charlotte Observer Drive the 2007 MINI
Of course, another great review of the R56. >Anybody who enjoys driving will love the quick and responsive Mini, but the little car works equally well as a political and fashion statement:...
MINI Cooper Clubman Spotted in CA
From the Fireball Tim Blog. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! >THWACK! IT’S A CLUBMAN!!! Yes, Fireballers Andy Limon and Jennifer Tang were in Camarill, heading to...
Photo Wrap-up From the Frankfurt Motorshow
Along with the previous photos that MF correspondent Michael Talley sent in, we’ve got a few more from the Frankfurt IAA Motorshow and the world debut of the Clubman and JCW race...
Clubman’s Door Not Originally Planned?
Automotive News is reporting that the Clubman’s door was not originally on the drawing boards when the model was conceived. Here’s an excerpt: >The Mini Clubman’s unusual, three-door configuration evolved during the...
MINI Clubman Official Accessories 1st Look
Our first look at both the factory R55 aero-kit (the one no-one seems to like on the R56) and a couple other new accessories. As always, click to zoom:
The Pet MINI
I don’t recall seeing this option on the configurator. Yes, your eyes are not decieving you, this is a MINI Cooper covered in a cow skin. Put together by MINI Of Switzerland,...