its Checkmate package for the MINI Cooper and Cooper S at the LA Auto Show. Reportedly this package debuted in Frankfurt, but honestly we don't remember seeing it.

A few of my more recent road tests (New Beetle Convertible, Honda Civic Coupe DX-G and this week's MINI Cooper S Checkmate) have focused on small cars packing big fun factors. In its own unique ...

The Mini Cooper 2006 is available in Unleaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Hatchback 1.6L 5 SP Manual to the Hatchback 1.6L 6SP Manual. (base) Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 ...

The Mini Cooper 2007 is available in Unleaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Hatchback 1.6L 5 SP Manual to the Hatchback 1.6L 6SP Manual. (base) Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 ...

Joel sent us back some pics of a MINI wearing the new Checkmate package. Aside from the visual delight of seeing black and white squares on your MINI, the exterior reportedly also gets treated ...