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There are a handful of inevitable comparisons when the MINI is mentioned. The Beetle. The Juke. The Smart. Since its announcement, the Fiat 500 has been compared with the MINI Cooper Hardtop ad nauseum. In our opinion, it’s a bit of an apples to oranges comparison, as the two cars really belong in different categories [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Last week we brought you the history of the modern JCW Tuning kit. Now that history is getting a new chapter. As expected JCW Engine Kit is coming to the R58 Coupe and R59 Roadster later this year. As for all other models, the kit will be a dealer installed accessory with a cost of [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Fresh from MINI United! Todd & Gabe had the chance to interview Roderick from MINI Product Management and they spent about 10 minutes talking only about the new GP WRR Interview: Download | 9:49 | 5.3MB | Show Notes (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

The debut of the MINI GP at MINI United 2012 was what one would call a “soft-launch”. There were no details (other than that 8:23 ‘Ring time) and no peak inside. Likewise there was no mention of the engine or details on the suspension, braking or those new tires. And while some of those secrets [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] For the worldwide MINI Community there was only one place to be from 11 – 13 May: MINI United 2012 in Le Castellet, France. Last weekend’s event once again pulled in MINI fans from around the world, and the MINI faithful from almost 50 countries were greeted by a unique combination of live [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Winding Road is currently running a story about small, fun rides that offer driving excitement to rival larger, more expensive sports cars. They’re taking their “Involvement Index” and pulling out the fun cars that are actually affordable. Ranked at #2 is MINI’s new Coupe. They like it. They like it a lot. Mini Cooper S... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

The JCW GP is here. We’ve just returned from a preview and briefing of the car by Jorg Weidinger, head of development of the new GP and were allowed a hands-on look of the car. Through this and few other sources we were garner some exclusive details about the car, the development and why it’s [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

It’s here. A MINI six years in the making. The next generation follow up to MINI’s most R53: the JCW GP. The family resemblance is immediately recognizable. The colors, the graphics and the aggressive body pieces. The formula is the same. More power, less weight and more performance refinement. Right about now in the south [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Look for updates on MotoringFile.com and via twitter at twitter.com/Motoringfile. (latest updates are at the top) @gbridger on Twitter: “Iggy Pop MINI” There will be no JCW dealer engine kit or suspension for the R60. Countryman accessory matte black trim: coming soon. http://t.co/5CzhOOPP The ultimate roadster? A JCW with every... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

This question comes to us from MotoringFile reader Shawn Brandt. What do you recommend for someone who is hopelessly obsessed with MINI’s but one is currently out of financial reach — even a decent used one? Like many Americans of my generation, my first exposure to MINI was the remake of the film “The Italian [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Today marks the start of our MINI United trip as we prepare for the long trip to the Côte d’Azur and the Paul Ricard Circuit. It’ll be Todd and myself bringing you the best of MINI United in words, photos and of course through sound and podcasts. But the question we have – who else [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

With only one year away from a debut, we knew that we’d be seeing the real F56 test mules around Munich soon. And today they arrived. Auto Express has the first photos (which you can see here) that give us the best look yet at the 3rd generation MINI. While this isn’t camouflage free, the [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

As with the MINI USA sales numbers, fewer business days in April led to flat year-over-year sales in the wide world, yet overall sales for the year are up nearly 9% over 2011. Here’s the official breakdown: [Official Release] With 23,789 vehicles delivered in April, worldwide sales for MINI remained at last year’s level (prev. [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Thanks to Twitter we know that MINI has been recently busy photographing what looks to be a slightly updated Rocketman concept on Carnaby St in London today. Shod in JCW red roof livery and dark blue, the car looks better than ever. Does this mean the rumors of the concept dying have been exaggerated? We [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Later this week JCW will release it’s latest product – the GP2. It’ll be the fastest MINI to date with more power and engineering hours behind it than any product from the brand ever. But where did the modern JCW come from? We wanted to look back at the brand and the kits (dealer or [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Дорогие форумчане, в данной теме будет весьтись официальный бортовой журнал московской колонны, которая отправляется в путешествие с приставками PS Vita.

Download (36 MB MP3) This show will not automatically download if you subscribe to WRR. To listen you’ll either need to hit play above or download the MP3 (also above) and move to iTunes. What is Red Roof Radio? It’s when a few of us get together when we’re not suppose to be doing a [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Autoblog has some very interesting photos of Countryman Coupe test mules out being put through their Paceman paces. What’s perhaps most of note is just how close to the Paceman Concept these Countryman Coupe test mules appears to be. Note the wheels, the side scuttles, the roof line, the two doors and their familiar Countryman [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Remember that barn-found, unrestored Mini we told you about a little while ago? Well it finally went to auction and snagged £40,250, or $65,241. Here’s how the auction house described the car: The car is complete and has all the features that distinguish these very early Minis, including the famous glass washer bottle. Some parts [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

A MINI Cooper B-Spec race car driven by Robbie Davis, and fielded by MINI of Charleston, came in second at the first Grand Am B-Spec this last weekend. Davis not only lead the race at one point, but turned in the fastest lap time of the race. The podium was rounded out by a Mazda2 [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] MINI supports the Life Ball in Vienna for the 12th time. Proceeds so far from the one-off Life Ball MINI models amount to more than a half a million euros. Since its market launch in 2001, MINI has been a partner of the Life Ball. During this period, eleven unique vehicles have been [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Дорогие друзья, завтра, в 19:30 начнётся мероприятие, посвященное проводам экипажей на MINI United 2012 во Францию. Ниже текст официального пресс релиза: MINIpeople стартуют на MINI United 2012 5 мая участники российского клуба любителей и владельцев MINI, спустя 3 года после летнего эпического слёта в Сильверстоуне, вновь отправятся в дальнюю поездку для участия в фестивале MINI United-2012, который состоится на юге Франции. MINIpeople снова готовы защитить титул самых отважных автопутешественников. Фестиваль MINI United – грандиозное событие для любителей и счастливых владельцев автомобилей MINI со всего мира. В то время, как центральной темой MINI United 2009 года было празднование 50-летия MINI, в центре внимания в 2012 году будет музыка. 11-13 мая нынешнего года участники международного сообщества MINI встретятся на экс-автодроме «Формулы-1» в Ле Кастелле. В этом году программа станет еще насыщеннее. Запланировано выступление ди-джеев, звезд мировой величины. В программе мероприятия будут многочисленные спортивные мероприятия, заезды на автотрассе, выставка аксессуаров и многое,многое другое. Конечно же отважные MINIpeople не смогли обойти стороной такое важное событие. Двадцати четырем российским экипажам предстоит преодолеть около 3500 км пути через Беларусь, Польшу, Германию, Австрию, Италию, чтобы добраться до трассы «Поль Рикар». Официальный дилер MINI, постоянный спонсор многочисленных автопробегов, компания АВТОDОМ отвечает в поездке за самое главное – надежность наших машин! В грандиозном путешествии MINI-экипажи будут сопровождать инновационные консоли PS Vita, которые предоставил самый известный бренд в мире развлечений – Sony PlayStation! При их поддержке состоится драйвовый турнир за звание «Лучший MINI Клубный Гонщик» на самом реалистичном гоночном симуляторе - Gran Turismo 5. Mini Club Russia всегда будет оставаться на связи со своими друзьями и рассказывать все самое интересное с помощью незаMINIмого партнера – компании МТС, а участников фестиваля и многочисленные вечеринки будет подпитывать бодрящее Stella Artois. Самые свежие новости о MINI United-2012, эксклюзивные репортажи, актуальные маршруты команд и конкурсы с призами от PlayStation – только на странице PlayStation в Facebook (www.facebook.com/playstationru/)! Подписывайтесь и узнавайте обо всем самыми первыми! Автомобили участников, которые уже оклеены в компании re-Stayling, можно будет посмотреть на официальных проводах смельчаков 3 мая в 19:30 MINI кофейне «Кофеин» на Сретенском бульваре, д. 6/1, стр. 2

MINI USA’s April sales edged down by 11%. Both the hardtop and Clubman had particularly poor months with sales down 22% and 36% as compared to the previous year. The Countryman also down but just off 10%. Full chart after the break. Interestingly this is our first real month to compare coupe and roadster sales [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Sometime in the next year we’ll start to see test mules and leaked photos of the F56, the third generation of the new MINI. These will lead up to an official online debut of the car before we see it make the auto show circuit. The F56 will signal a major sea change for MINI. [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] Intoxicating driving fun, ground-breaking efficiency, uncompromising quality and an unmistakable personality have provided the building blocks for the global success of the MINI brand. The one-off premium small car maker is also enjoying increasing popularity in the Chinese market among contemporary, trend-conscious and highly... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше