The JCW Cooper Kit Components
Since there seems to be quite a bit of interest in what exactly is included here's a list of the entire range of components that's included within the newly released Cooper kit:...
The JCW Cooper Kit Coming to the US
This information was released to MINI dealers in the form of an “Aftersales business development & marketing MINI dealer bulletin”. It comes via Ian Cull: Based on requests from MINI dealers, please...
2005 Options and Pricing PDF
Just wanted to let everyone know that we've added the Euro version of the MINI Cabrio price/options list and the UK 2005 MINI price/options list in the “Files” section in the lower...
MINI Bluetooth Kit Reviewed
Here's a review from 1st time contributor Dave Carroll about the highly anticipated official MINI Bluetooth Handsfree Kit: I had the Bluetooth Handsfree Kit installed yesterday. It costs $450 plus installation labor....
UK 2005 Cabrio Options List
This is specifically for the UK spec and all prices are in Pounds but there are some interesting items here for those ordering in the US and elsewhere. First off it appears...
Lighter/More Powerful Engines for the R56
MINI2 has some further information on the next generation range of engines destined for the R56 (next generation) MINI over the next 2-3 years. While most of what is discussed isn't necessarily...
MINI Cabrio Euro Pricing Details
This internal MINI document goes into detail about the European pricing of both the MINI ONE Cabrio and the Cooper Cabrio. We can also probably make some intelligent assumptions about US pricing...
More Next Generation MINI Details
Here is some news I recently picked up while in Oxford regarding the next generation MINI (aka R56) due out in 2006-7. The model range will expand to four petrol engines for...
The True Story Behind the MINI's Exhaust Tip
As many of you probably know there’s an interesting story behind the MINI’s exhaust tip and why it looks like it does. This story was originally posted last year (and has been...
Castagna MiniWagon in Depth
For all those who are fasinated by the idea of a MINI wagon (built by MINI or not) CarBC.com has an interesting feature on the highly anticipated Castagna MiniWagon from Italy: “Few...