Hamann Mods the R56
Auto Tuner Hamann has gotten thier hands on an R56 and given it a few modifications. >One thing is clear: you will attract attention with the Mini, even in standard trim. The...
MINI USA’s Audio Pack Delayed Until Summer
MINI USA’s Audio Package that includes Sirius Satellite Radio, HD Radio and a Hi-Fi 10-Speaker sound system has been pushed back to a Summer 2007 introduction. Apparently the hold-up is the Sirius...
MINI Aero Kit Pushed Back to Summer
Another rumor we’ve heard from several folks over the last few weeks was that MINI was moving the introduction of the factory “MINI” aero kit back from March of 2007 to Summer...
R56 Cooper S Production Delay
Over the last week or two we’ve heard from serveral sources about rumored production delays at the Oxford plant. But until now we hadn’t been able to confirm exactly what the issues...
2007 MINI To Make North American Debut at the Detroit Autoshow
The all-new second generation MINI Cooper and Cooper S hardtops will make their North American debut at the North American International Auto Show in January. MINI will also present the MINI Convertible...
Discussing the Finer Points of MINI Tailgating
This month’s Esquire has a fascinating article that hits the highs and lows of tailgaing with a MINI Convertible. Here’s an excerpt: >By the time kickoff approaches, the little car has become...
Car & AutoExpress Snap the Next MINI Convt.
More photos of that same R57 MINI Convertible prototype first seen last week. This time UK magazines Car and AutoExpress get in the act: [ MINI Convertible ] Car [ MINI Convertible...
MotoringFile Review: 2006 JCW GP
The MINI JCW GP is the ultimate expression of factory performance for the first generation MINI. It’s a car that eschews most of the typical compromises to focus on performance both at...
MINI Convertible Sidewalk Officially Debuts
MINI will be unveiling a new addition to its Convertible range at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), when it presents the Sidewalk model for the first time on January...
MF Video Friday: JCW GP
While I work on polishing up my full JCW GP review for Monday, we thought this video might tide a few GP fans over until then. Thanks to all those who sent...