Why the S in MCS?
With the recent conversation regarding the next generation MINI going from supercharging to turbocharging there have been some questions about whether the “S” in...
First Drive in the 2005 JCW S
It’s four degrees Fahrenheit, a fine mixture of salt and sand is covering all roads and I’m behind the wheel of the fastest factory...
MF Feature Official News R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)
MINIUSA Pricing/Equipment Changes
Before everyone gets too excited about the headline, this should be old news to most MotoringFile readers. We reported almost three months ago about...
MINI iPod Interface Install Instructions
Time to break out the torx set… here are the official install instructions for MINI's iPod interface kit. [ MINI/iPod Install PDF ] It...
The JCW Do-It-Yourself Upgrade Kit
For those that like to get hands on with their MINI and have the previous John Cooper Works kit for their MCS we now...
JCW Suspension In Detail
As mentioned previously on MotoringFIle MINIUSA has officially released the JCW Suspension Kit for the US. MINIUSA also has just issued a parts bulletin...
The JCW Upgrade Kit Reviewed
Ian Cull has a review for us on upgrade kit for prior JCW MCS's. This kit brings the total power from 200 to 207-210...
MotoringFile Review: Cooper S Convertible
My week with the MINI Cooper S convertible has come and gone all too quickly. While I’ve never had much of a soft spot...
New Product Official News R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)
MINI Pumps up the Volume
Updated: We've obtained a bit more information about the DPSM via an internal MINI document you can download here. MINI UK Press: The Digital...
Official MINI Armrest Reviewed
Update: The armrest in this review has since been withdrawn by MINI due to several concerns. They have now released a new armrest which...