Racing Someone Else's MINI
Today’s a good day to write for MotoringFile. In a few hours I’ll be given full VIP access to the Kings Island Italian Job ride (before it official opens to the public)....
MINI Production & Shipping Timeline
Since I’m right in the middle of the agonizing wait myself, I thought I’d share a few thoughts on the ordering and production process and give you a taste of what to...
Tips on How to Sell Your MINI
With the 2005 and 2006 MINIs so hard to pass up, quite a few owners are considering a trade up. In fact, since selling my MINI a few weeks back, I’ve had...
2006 Special Options Package Update
We’ve got yet another MotoringFile exclusive for you today. A few weeks ago we reported on MINI’s plans to make 2006 very special. We’ve now got a little more info. For starters...
BMW/MINI to Buy JCW?
Here’s another exclusive MotoringFile scoop that we have just confirmed. According to a few sources, BMW and MINI are considering some type of plan to buy JCW and bring the entire program...
Choosing the Right Color
Since everyone seems to be talking about it these days, frequent contributor Rob Carver has a few thoughts on MINI specifications and specifically choosing the right color: On the occaision of the...
Step Two: New MINI Ordered
First off a huge thanks to everyone who offered advice on this second step of the process in the initial comments. I’m happy to say that my next MINI has been ordered...
The First Electric MINI?
Well not quite. The first were actually used for the tunnel chase on the new Italian Job. That said this looks to be the first road-worthy electric MINI available. Here are the...
H/K Plant Burns, Some Orders Delayed
This news comes from an anonymous MINI insider: I was looking at orders for new cars this past weekend and noticed that some of the production dates were falling back by four...
Step One: MINI Sold
I’m happy to say that after less than a week on the market my 2002 MINI Cooper is in the process of being sold. While I had a couple of very interested...