No Tin-Top for the Next Cabrio & JCW Sales
MF readers will know that MINI’s next convertible (code-named the R57) will remain a soft-top and have the same general design as the current...
R57 MINI Convertible Spied Again
This time its Worldcarfans’ turn to report on the upcoming R57 and get it all wrong. To start with they actually had a chance...
Autoweek.nl Captures the R57 Up Close
The Dutch publication Autoweek.nl has one of the best R57 spy-shots to date. While the new pop-up roll-bar system is hidden expect it to...
2009 MINI Convertible Caught at the ‘Ring
It’s video Friday here at MF and today we have a sneak peak at the R57 MINI convertible undergoing some hardcore Nurburgring testing. While...
Ask MF: Can I Get The JCW Kit on a R57?
“Ask MotoringFile” week continues with this question from Brian: >R57, not hearing much. Will the JCW Kits for the R56 be avaiable in 09...
MF Exclusive: MINI’s Mid Life-Cycle Refresh
As is customary with BMW products, the current generation MINIs (The R55, R56 and R57 included) will undergo a mild mid-model cycle facelift sometime...
R57 MINI Convertible Starts Test Production
A quick note for all those convertible fans out there. The next generation MINI convertible (based on the R56 platform) started test production at...
The 2009 MINI Convertible Opens Up
C&D snapped some pics of a prototype undergoing warm weather testing with what looks to be a camouflaged roll-bar right where the current one...
The R57: Seriously Always Open
MF Exclusive: MINI will be taking the “Always Open” slogan to new levels with the 2009 MINI Convertible. As part of the advertising strategy,...
2009 Cabrio Spyshots
World Car fans got their hands on some great spy shots of the upcoming 2008 Cabrio. >Caught here testing close to the firm’s Munich...