The CVT Revisited – A Full Review
After my initial post about my CVT loaner experience I got several emails saying that I obviously had a MINI with old software and the dreaded CVT stumble (that seems to have...
The CVT Paddle Shifter Review
From the Sports Drive position, pushing forward or pulling back will take the car into 'Steptronic' mode. Pushing forward will knock the car into a lower 'gear', pulling back from the Sports...
The JCW Do-it-Yourself Kit Update
As some of you may remember I posted some install instruction regarding the John Cooper Works Kit awhile back. I wanted to let every know that I've now got an updated version...
The MINI R56
The current MINI Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) have had a hugely successful introduction over the last two years. They've helped redefine how good a small car can be and in...
The JCW Do-it-Yourself Kit
For those out there that either want to install their own JCW kit (gasp) or are just really interested to see what the dealer charges $1000 for you can now check out...
The Latest on the 4 door MINI
Helmut Panke, chairman of the BMW Group has an extensive interview in month's Automobile Magazine. In it he discusses everything from the upcoming 1 series BMW to the 4 door MINI. Here's...
The Harman Kardon Stereo System Reviewed
It seems that one of the most common questions from people ordering their MINIs is should get the HK stereo. Part of the problem is that to my knowledge there haven’t been...
The Next MINI to have a Peugeot/Citreon Chassis?
It's well known that BMW and Peugeot will be developing the next generation of MINI engines. But the news from this month's Roundel (the BMW Car Club of America” monthly magazine) eludes...