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MF Review: 2004 BMW 3 Series ZHP
Mon, May 11 | from MotoringFile
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...
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Opinion: Nissan Doubles Warranty on CVTs Due to Mechanical Failures
At this point MINI hasn’t acknowledged the issue and it’s not clear that they will ever do so. However if you’ve had your CVT fail on your R50 MINI, make sure you’re voice is heard both at your local dealer and at MINI USA corporate. BMW has a history of eventually taking care of large scale issue...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MotoringFile
Opinion: MINI Admits Issues with MINI E Program
There is little question that the MINI E field trial was a bold move for BMW. It was designed to give the automaker valuable data and feedback on a large scale roll-out of electric cars among other things. It also placed BMW in the electronic infrastructure business – something that was expec...
Mon, Nov 16 | from MotoringFile
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
Opinion: World Debut: The MINI Coupé Concept
This two-seater is designed to accommodate even the most powerful engine currently available in the MINI – and with the 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged power unit carried over from the MINI John Cooper Works, the MINI Coupé Concept offers truly outstanding performance. Maximum out...
Wed, Aug 26 | from MotoringFile
Opinion: MINI USA Releases Clubman JCW Tuning Kit
The JCW Tuning Kit. We’ve raved about it for two years as one of the better JCW accessories released. However until just recently it was a R56 only modification. We reported last spring that its release on the Clubman was and today we can officially tell you it is available at dealers throughou...
Wed, Aug 19 | from MotoringFile
MF Reader Review: Mini Do More Clubman Trailer Hitch
So I spent next 12 months on the waiting lists of MiniFini and Mini Do More while they perfected their Clubman hitches. Finally in January ‘09, I ordered and installed Mini Do More’s Trailer Receiver Hitch & Tow Wiring Harness. I heartily recommend the Mini Do More hitch to all potential...
Sun, Aug 9 | from MotoringFile
Opinion: Mini E Driver Reports on First Thousand Electric Miles
Lyle Dennis, editor in chief of the website AllCarsElectric.com, recently posted a review of his first 1,000 miles driving the Mini E all-electric prototype. After three weeks of driving the Mini E exclusively on his 26-mile commute, which blends mostly... Lyle Dennis, editor in chief of th...
Wed, Jul 8 | from KickingTires
Clarkson Reviews the New MINI Convertible
MINI Cooper S Convertible / Times And we’re going to let the man speak for himself… visibility when the roof is up is woeful. It’s like sitting in a postbox. The only people who can get in the back are those who have stepped on a bomb and the boot is miserable. And yet, despite all this, [...]
Tue, Jun 16 | 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
