R56 JCW Accessories Sneak Peak
The accessories onslaught is set to begin this spring for the R56 and we have our first sneak peak this morning. The screen capture to the right (click to enlarge) shows the...
R56 JCW Accessories Coming Next Spring
MINI is planning on launching the first R56 JCW products for Spring of 2007. While MINI and JCW are still developing the engine kit for a fall of 2007 release, the first...
2007 Navigation System to Include iDrive-like Controller
As we reported 18 months back, MINI’s new navigation system will indeed feature a simplified iDrive-like controller behind the shifter. The controller will mange an interface that is similar to the BMW...
New Clubman Test Mule Photo
Edmunds Inside Line has a new photo of the MINI clubman test mule with one of the rear “barn doors” open. Keeping in mind that this is a test mule, some noteable features still...
2007 MINI Videos
DIY Friday is officially on hiatus so we’re continuing with the MINI Video Friday theme. We’ve finally gotten around to digging through all of MINI videos on the new car and found...
The MINI Clubman
Get used to it. Chances are this won’t be the last time you hear the name. Several sources are now telling us that MINI is very close to finalizing use of the...
MF Review: John Cooper Works GP
JCW GP doesn’t photograph well. I know you’ve probably heard and read it before, but you can’t get the full impression of what this car looks like from the photos. In person,...
2007 MINI: Your Take
Now that we’ve read all the details, seen all the pictures, and even watched the car in action, MotoringFile wants to hear your opinions. What do you like about the new car?...
2007 US Market Options Packages
MotoringFile Exclusive: For 2007, MINI USA will be making some tweaks to the option packages that will add some content and slightly raise prices. They will also add one entirely new package...
2007 MINI US Market Availability
Last week we looked at the production timeline for the entire family of next generation MINIs. This week, let’s deal with the simple question we’ve been seeing a lot lately; “when can...