Dissecting the R56’s Character Flaws
Last week I had the chance to spend some time with a Mellow Yellow loaner 2007 MCS due to my R53 being in the shop. While my experience generally backed-up my previous...
Buying a 2007 MCS: The Accessories
A major part of the fun in ordering a MINI is youification – making it your own. With my 2007 MINI, I’m planning on making it my own in a couple big...
R56 JCW Suspension Details & Install PDF
Later this summer MINI will be releasing an updated JCW suspension designed to fit on all R56 MINIs. The new version of this kit differs slightly from the previous version in that...
MINI Clubman: A Cup-holder Extravaganza
What do you call a car with more cup-holders than seat-belts? A MINI Clubman. We’ve confirmed another small detail about the interior configuration of the R55 and thought it might be interesting...
CNN Names MINI a “Great First Car”
CNN Money has a great article listing 10 of the best new cars for first time buyers.
Buying a 2007 MCS: The Order
Last week I announced that I was selling my 2005 MCS and buying an 2007. This week, my ’05 MCS was officially sold and the order went in for my new R56....
Clubman to Feature Exclusive Leather Trim
MF Exclusive: Since we broke the news of the Clubman’s exclusive exterior color, Hot Chocolate, readers have been pondering what was in store for the interior. We can now exclusively report that...
MINI Officially Updates Line-up for 2008
Official MINI Press Rlease: As of August 2007, all MINI hatchback models with reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels as standard – maximum efficiency in the new MINI Cooper D: 3.9...
MINI Powerplants to Become More Efficient
72.4mpg. 104 g/km C02. No batteries required. Official MINI UK Press Release: MINI hatch models are to receive technological revisions later this year, resulting in jaw-dropping performance and efficiency figures. Already BMW...
2007 Cooper S Impresses on the Dyno (Again)
After last week’s review of the R56, many of you asked how it was possible for the 2007 MCS to feel so much faster than previous version of the car with officially...