R57 MINI Convertible Hinge Redesign

One quick note for all those looking forward to the new MINI convertible slated for a spring launch. The rear hinges that were so prominent on the previous generation convertible have apparently...

KC MINI dealer to take over VW space

Baron Automotive in Kansas City will soon be expanding its MINI dealership. Baron’s current operation features BMW and MINI sales and service in one building and a VW dealership in another building...

MINI United ’09 Confirmed

As we have already mentioned, the next MINI United will be held in the UK in 2009. Now we have dates and official confirmation! Mark your calendars for May 22nd – 24th,...

JCW Challenge Car details

While at MINI Takes the States in Boston, I had the opportunity to crawl in, on and around the JCW Challenge Race Car with camera in hand. While I was taking photos,...

MINI of Spain Introduces Two Special Editions

MINI of Spain is following MINI of Italy’s lead with the special editions. Both models will be based on the Cooper S and are expected to be available soon. Here’s the rundown...

Park Lane MINI’s Dreamline Color Option

Long time new MINI followers will probably remember MINI UK’s Flip Colour options that debuted in 2004. They featured multiple layers of metallic paint that actually gave the finished car a different...

The MINI Mecca: MINI Park Lane

Beyond the MINI plant in Oxford there aren’t many places for enthusiasts to go and pay homage to the brand. For BMW owners there’s BMW Welt, the BMW Museum, the ‘Ring and...

AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S

AC Schnitzer usually turns their efforts toward tuning BMWs. Look like they have decided to take a shot at tuning MINIs too. Besides suspension and body kit, they have tuned it to...

More Clubman Impressions

Some of our Canadian neighbours attended the BMW Press Launch last week and got some seat time in the Clubman and Clubman S. Here is what they thought. >My wife and I...

2008 Chicago Auto Show Gallery

Some great cars, interesting debuts and about a foot of snow. The 2008 Chicago Auto Show had it all this year. If your only interested in MINIs, you’ll want to skip into...