Initial Clubman Review and Photos
While the official press Clubman launch isn’t for a few days we’ve got a couple of sneak peaks at what it’s like to drive the car and how it looks up close....
Car Magazine on MINI’s Start/Stop System
Car magazine from the UK (perhaps our favorite auto mag out there) takes an in-depth look at MINI’s new “start/stop” system that debuts on the 2008 MINI (everywhere but North America). Here’s...
MINI Gets New Tire Pressure Monitoring?
Sent in by MF reader Richard W: It looks like we’re starting to see the new tire pressure monitoring sensors showing up on R56 MINI in the United States. According to Tireindustry.org....
2007 MCS BMWCCA Track Video
Due to popular demand I’ve decided to sneak Gabe’s recent track video onto MotoringFile despite his objections. He posted it over at his personal blog a few days ago so I figured...
MF Review: JCW Suspension at the Track
Part 2: On the Track In our previous review of the JCW Suspension Kit we focused on performance as it related to public roads. Today we’ll be giving our final evaluation of...
MINI USA Officially Releases the R56 JCW Kit
MINI USA has officially sent dealers information on the new US Specification JCW Engine Kit. There is one key difference between the US version of the kit and the version sold in...
R56 Cooper S vs 2008 Volvo C30
Edmunds Inside Line pits their long term test R56 against a brand new Volvo C30. The results are surprising. >Now there’s another premium hatchback playing the same game – the 2008 Volvo...
New R56 JCW kit set for UK roads
Official MINI UK Press Release: MINI Cooper S. Great driving. The end? Fans of the British-built sports hatch will be delighted to learn that the story continues with the launch of an...
Ask MF: R50 or R56 MC?
Clearing of the inbox Sunday night brings us today’s Ask Motoringfile. This one sent in by MF Reader (but not yet MINI owner) Brendan. >You see, I’m not a MINI owner but...
IIHS Crash Tests the 2007 MINI
The IIHS has finally announced results of the redesigned (R56) MINI. The verdict: Good. No surprises here as the previous car (with basically the same structure) also scored a “good” rating. You...