MINI Production Changes for September

We recently came across a MINI UK document outlining a limited number of changes to the MINI range from September production onwards. It’s assumed that the options deleted will relate to both...

JCW MCS Long-term Review: Wrap-up

Over the last week or so my respect for the Cooper S JCW kit has grown immeasurably. Driving almost 1,500 miles in seven days is a great way to find a car’s...

Next Generation MCS Spotted in California

MotoringFile reader Donald Hull brings us these pictures taken just a few days ago in San Francisco. They’re not too revealing but Donald tells us that the black MCS he spotted was...

JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 4

As I’ve mentioned previously, The JCW MCS that I’m currently testing is shod with the new black R105 18″ JCW wheels with standard spec Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST runflats. And I...

JCW Steering Wheel DIY

DIY Friday is back this week with a PDF that I’ll soon be studying for my own steering wheel project. Installing the JCW Steering Wheel is easier than you would think, however...

Details on the Canadian MCS Special Editions

This news comes from a Canadian reader: >I was just at a Canadian Mini dealership today, looking to see what they had to close out the model run. I read here a...

JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 2

Around town I wasn’t sure if the JCW MCS much faster than my own MCS with 15% pulley, Supersprint exhaust and JCW intake. Once out of the city however it became obvious...

JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 1

Over the next week I’ll be giving a series of small reviews regarding different aspects of the JCW MCS. My test car (courtesy of MINI USA) is equipped with the classic combo...