MINI Introduces Rear Bumper Protection
From MINIUSA Aftersales: This accessory protects the paint of the rear bumper from getting scratched by loading and unloading the MINI. With adhesive backing, the bumper protection can be easily installed on...
More on the Next MINI's Engine Range
The Bangkok Post does a good job of putting into plain english (a bit ironic if you think about it) all the the recent technical information that has been released on the...
It's Official: BMW to Boost MINI Production
Here’s an excerpt from Automotive News Europe: BMW this week will announce an investment of about $280 million in its Oxford, England, factory, allowing for a sharp increase in Mini production. The...
MINIUSA Officially Approved Blue Ignition Wires
MINIUSA has released officially approved blue ignition wires for both the Cooper and Cooper S. Here’s all the info from the official release: The wires are made of stainless steel magnetic conductive...
Freezing Door Handles
MINIUSA has responded to complaints of freezing outer door handles with a technical service bulletin that promises to solve the situation. It seems that all cars produced from 4/04 on have an...
Official 2005 Rear Foglight Retrofit Kit
For all those in the US with early ’05 MINIs that missed out on the chance to order rear foglights… your illumination needs can now be met. MINIUSA has released details on...
More Radical Look for Next MCS?
More on the next MINI from Autocar. With engineering work well underway on the next-generation Mini, and the secrets of the car’s new engine revealed, we didn’t expect to get a tip-off...
The JCW Carbon Fiber Spoiler
Update: We’ve got a better pic of the spoiler above (click the image for a larger view). You can also view the original we posted here. And check out this pic of...
The Next MINI Caught Cold Weather Testing
Autotelegraaf.nl looks to have caught the next generation MINI undergoing cold weather testing in northern Finland. In the photos (including the one above also from Autoelegraaf) we can now clearly see a...
Independent Heating & Ventilation
Details are scarce but it would appear that MINI will be offering an accessory that allows you to remotely heat or cool your MINI. From the limited information available we’re surmising that...