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(Updated) Ever since the six speed Aisin automatic was introduced in the Cooper for the 2005 model year, MINI fans have been waiting for something better. We can now confirm that something better is coming. With BMW co-developing the next generation MINI alongside a new family of small, front wheel drive BMWs, MINI’s component offerings [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

“How is it possible that I’m enjoying this automatic Countryman Cooper S more than our manual All4?” That was what I was asking myself as I wound around Sheridan Rd just north of Chicago. Behind the wheel of our True Red front-wheel-drive automatic Countryman test car, I had a revelation. It’s not like I’ve never [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] The classic Mini won the Monte Carlo Rally and thrilled millions of enthusiasts in everyday driving. Even today it is one of those cars that attract affectionate glances on the road and, time and again, it sets itself new challenges. Now it is making its debut in the Allgäu-Orient Rally. Five classic Minis [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Many of us in the MINI community also appreciate the classic cars. There are plenty of enthusiasts out there that have both a MINI and a Mini in their garage and have become experts in tuning restoration. For those who are truly hard core, they could have a chance to own the world’s oldest unrestored [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Last week we broke the news that MINI is planning on turning the GP name into a high performance sub-brand for MINI and to a lesser degree JCW. But what does this mean and when should we expect it? Read on for the details on the full range of GPs and when we should see [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

What if there were something beyond a JCW that came straight from MINI? What if there were a MINI engineered from the beginning to be faster, more extreme and look completely unique from all other MINIs? Then, what if MINI did this with not just one model, but with most of their lineup, one by [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

We’ve just received confirmation that the Clubman-based MINI “Clubvan” concept we saw at Geneva earlier this year is in fact headed for real world production. Additionally, we’ll see the stylish little hauler make its way state-side. First heard at Car and Driver and now confirmed by our sources, we expect the Clubvan to go... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

MINI’s latest special editions are all about classic British style – just in time for the London Olympics. Look for them to be available worldwide later this summer. [Official Release] As MINI defines the streetscape, so the Royal Parks in the heart of London define the structure and rhythm of life of an entire city. [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

While MINI is putting the finishing touches on the R56 based GP set to be released at MINI United this May, we’ve now confirmed that there are plans for a second Coupe based GP the following year. We’ve known about the existence of the Coupe GP for some time but until today, there was no [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

More than any MINI in recent history the Roadster is a car that needs personal contact to fully understand it’s value proposition. It happened to us the first time we saw the car. In person, its proportions and aggressively angled windshield combine to give the car a sleek and simple look that’s almost undeniably attractive [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

During the Salone del Mobile 2012, MINI presents a probing, thought-provoking and inspiring concept created by the Dutch design duo. [Official Release] On the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2012, MINI presents the installation COLOUR ONE for MINI by Scholten & Baijings. This work by the internationally renowned Dutch design duo explores the... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] The MINI Inspired by Goodwood is the most ambitious and luxurious special edition model the brand has ever launched. To celebrate delivery of the first customer cars, a single example is going on display in prime position at Harrods, the world’s most aspirational shopping destination. The MINI which takes inspiration from the... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Happy birthday shout-outs, Mars in retrograde and we provide some history behind The Shuttle Cast. We also run through news of the week from Motoringfile and a few Ask Chad questions. Woofcast 422: Download| 59:54 | 28.3mb | WRR @ iTunes | Show Notes (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

A regular topic on White Roof Radio is our opinion that the factory-specified 1 year/15,000 mile oil service intervals on the R56 MINIs are far too long. WRR co-host and MF contributor, Todd Pearson, snapped this photo of a MINI Monroney sticker in Kansas City showing a new oil change interval of 1 year/10,000 miles. Given the number of R56s that... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

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The Telegraph is reporting that workers at the MINI Plant Oxford are at odds with parent company BMW over pay increases and other issues. The former Rover facility hasn’t gone on strike since 1984, but with MINI sales at an all time high, proposed wage increases from BMW appear to be too small and too [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

The MINI JCW was a kit until 2006. Even then it was a factory option that was engineered in a garage. Then came the GP. Taking the spirit of the garage and coupling it with intensive factory testing on the Nuburgring and elsewhere, it gave MINI fans something to believe in. Here was a car, [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

MINI sales continue to climb with the addition of the Countryman A total of 32,421 MINI brand vehicles were delivered worldwide to customers in March (prev. yr. 30,690 / +5.6%) and 68,210 (prev. yr. 60,860) vehicles were sold in the first quarter of 2012. This represents a sales increase of 12.1% compared with the first [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release from MINI Motorsport] The 2012 motorsport season is already well under way and MINI is very much part of the action, both on the circuits and in numerous rallies. There is already a great deal happening on the MINI Stars world map, proving that the motorsport season is now beginning to hot up [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Last week we posted photos of MINI’s latest environmental advertising installation — a “peep show” for the new MINI Roadster. Well as per usual with this sort of thing, pics are great, but video is better. Hit the jump for completely SFW topless action. (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

For the first time ever MINI will be offering the six speed Aisin sourced automatic in the JCW. They first showed it in the JCW Countryman but we fully expect it to move across the JCW range to all models in time for the 2013 model year this September. This is essentially the same six [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

On time and under budget, just the way we like it! News from Motoringfile.com like we like to do followed by another epic Ask Chad session! And a few updates to goings on around the MINI Event space. Good stuff abounds, check it out! Speaking of Ask Chad, we have a few questions still in [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

[Official Release] A fascinating retrospective and lots of promising future perspectives mark the appearance of the premium brand MINI at the New York International Auto Show (April 6th – 15th 2012). MINI was launched on the US automobile market ten years ago – the start of a rapid success story which led from the first [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Todd and db had the opportunity to speak with Caryn Grun, MINI Events Manager for MINI USA along with Michael Johnston, a Para-Triathlon athlete competing in the 2016 Para Olympics, live from the New York Auto Show. Details like an update to the route through Colorado and conformation that there will be an autoX component [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше

Over a month ago we broke the news tha a new GP was coming and debuting at MINI United this May. Last night in New York we got official confirmation. Dr Kay Segler, head of MINI during the era of the first GP and now the second was on hand and gave a general overview [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> </img> Читать дальше