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JCW GP Rips it Up at the ‘Ring
Fri, Nov 6 | from MotoringFile
Every so often we like to just sit back and watch cars go around the Nurburgring. And what better car than the (still) ultimate MINI, the GP. The new JCW may technically be faster than the GP around the ‘Ring but in our hearts, the GP is still plenty special. Enjoy. Related: + JCW GP Long Term [...]
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MINI Celebrates The Opening of New Seattle Dealer
Seattle MINI is owned by Manfred Scharmach, who has been part of the MINI and BMW family for years. He also owns two additional BMW Group sales outlets in Washington, Northwest MINI and BMW Northwest. The dealership is located at 11550 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125-5328.
Thu, Nov 5 | from MotoringFile
Plug-ins, the Electric Grid and You, Part II
Conventional hybrids should be a similar story when they gain the capacity for plug-in charging. Hymotion's L5 module is a conversion that’s already available for the second-generation Prius (2004-09). At 5 kwh, its battery is smaller than the Volt's, and it recharges in 5.5 hours on a 120...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Cars.com
MINI and JCW Released new Vintage Collection
Official Release: The John Cooper Works name has been inextricably linked with the legendary motorsport exploits of MINI for over 40 years now. The acclaimed British firm is synonymous with racing expertise and premium quality, and the spirit of John Cooper is also woven into the exquis...
Fri, Oct 30 | from MotoringFile
By Design: 1980 KV Mini 1
Sophisticated awfulness.1 The front wheelhouse opening suggests the rear shapes favored by Marcello Gandini, minus all artfulness or style, of course.inline_mediumwraptextright26538127/features/by_design/0911_1980_kv_mini_1_design_analysis0911_01_z+1980_kV_mini_...
Tue, Oct 27 | from Automobile Magazine
Daihatsu Improves Mini Moke, Nissan Cube For Tokyo Show [Tokyo Motor Show]
The Daihatsu Basket is a sort of Mini Moke reinterpretation, but you can also see some Honda Vamos and Citroen Mehari around the front and Nissan Figaro in its front to rear symmetry. It looks like the concept could fit into the Japanese Kei class for 660cc or below cars and comes with a remova...
Mon, Oct 12 | from Jalopnik
Opinion: Worldwide MINI Sales Up 9.5% for September
Official Release: Global deliveries of the MINI brand climbed 9.5% to 24,759 units (prev. yr. 22,619) in the month under review. In particular, the new MINI Convertible (3,870 units / +232.2%) launched in late March and the MINI One, available in Hatch and Clubman versions (5,534 units / +60.4...
Wed, Oct 7 | from MotoringFile
2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman
The Mini Cooper Clubman is the epitome of a niche vehicle.The Mini Cooper Clubman is the epitome of a niche vehicle. As such, it's a car that works for some but will leave many people cold. For my part, I think it's pretty cool, but I'd have to think long and hard before I made it my primary vehicle. O...
Thu, Oct 1 | from Automobile Magazine
First Generation MINI Oil Leaks & Checking Your Oil (Updated w/more Info)
I own an R50/R52/R53, What Should I Do? For starters go check your oil… now. If it’s not low, make a mental note of the date (or better yet write it down) and be sure to check it again once a week (to see how to do this, you can watch DB’s demonstration below). If your oil is low head down to your MINI de...
Mon, Sep 28 | from MotoringFile
Podcast: White Roof Radio #306
After news from MotoringFile like we like to do, we talk engine failures and then move on to tires for the GP among other things. Classic WRR here gang. Just Gabe, Todd and I talkin’ about MINI stuff and mullets just like the good old days.
Wed, Sep 16 | from MotoringFile
2009 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: Mini embraces quirks
Hours before the Mini Coupe Concept is unveiled at the Frankfurt show, Hildebrand expounds on the Mini design philosophy and is asked about other carmakers, such as Fiat with its new 500, trying to capture some of the Mini magic. “Being copied is the biggest honor,� he responds, “bu...
Mon, Sep 14 | from Automobile Magazine
Podcast: White Roof Radio #305
Then into another edition of Ask Chad! Great questions that produced some great answers! If you are looking for the R56 Cooper intake (or R55 or R57 Cooper), click the image above to go straight to Detroit Tuned to put your name on the list. Woofcast 305: Woofcast 305:
Mon, Sep 7 | from MotoringFile
Podcast: White Roof Radio #301
After news, Chad lays down some tips to help keep your MINI running well and performing some of your own DIY installs like brakes. This brought up the idea for a possible new segment on the show called Ask Chad, where he answers your questions. What say you? Leave a comment below.
Mon, Aug 3 | from MotoringFile
Opinion: MINI Fares Poorly in Low Speed Crash Test
According to the IIHS you’ll want to be extra careful to avoid low speed accidents if your a MINI driver. A recent study gave the car a “poor” grade in low speed impacts due to the repair costs. Here’s an excerpt from their report: Pricey styling decisions: The Mini Cooper is the only car [...]
Thu, Jun 11 | from MotoringFile
MF Review: 2004 BMW 3 Series ZHP
And I have a red BMW parked in my garage. Yes the MINI is gone and I’m back to rear wheel drive with a propeller on the hood. I wouldn’t call the car “just” a BMW, yet it doesn’t quite justify a real M badge (despite the peppering of that letter throughout the car by the company). It’s not single purpo...
Mon, May 11 | from MotoringFile
MF Review: 2009 MINI Convertible Cooper S
All of this doesn’t come cheap. The Cooper and Cooper S versions list at $24,550 and $27,450 respectively. The JCW convertible (on sale in the US in April) retails for a staggering $34,950. Yes that’s about $1,000 from a BMW 135i coupe and not far from the BMW 128i convertible. While the MINI con...
Mon, Mar 16 | from MotoringFile
How to close your ZippeeShade
This is a detailed tutorial of how to close your ZippeeShade Mini... Author: ZippeeGear Keywords: Mini Cooper Mini Clubman R50 R53 R55 R56 JCW Sunroof Mini Mania Moss Mini Added: March 7, 2009
Sat, Mar 7 | from YouTube
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