News and everything else that’s fit to print from MotoringFile including some updates about a few of our favorite MINI things going on right now. Add to that the last of the interviews that Todd did in Detoit with some of the nice lads from MINI and MINIUSA.

As an added bonus, I’m told there will be a part 2 this week which will be nothing but Ask Chad! Stay tuned!

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Mad delays in bringing you this weeks show. A whole bunch of news from MotoringFile is part of the catch up. So much news that we have both Gabe and Nathaniel join in tonight. We talk about all of the news that we missed last week while we were at Otto’s MINI.

Normal service, including Ask Chad shall resume next week!

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11+ service bays, one of the largest showrooms I have even seen at a MINI dealer and a lot so big, I thought the VDC was contracting with them to store MINIs fresh from Oxford!

Everyone we met was great! Very excited about the new store and very excited about continuing to work with Philly MINI and their local community. And, they are also excited to be able to start selling this in the very near future.

We had a great time if you couldn’t tell! If you get the chance, definitely go over to Otto’s MINI to check out the new space. And, of course, don’t forget to let them know that White Roof Radio sent you!

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Todd got a great interview with Dr. Kay Segler, MINI Brand Manager Worldwide, at the Detroit Auto Show this past week. Dr. Kay was in a great mood talking with Todd about all great things MINI, including hints of a possible reboot of the JCW MINI GP.

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db’s thoughts about those not racing MINIs at Dakar, Todd goes on about windscreen wipers and Chad answers your questions, just your normal run of the mill Woofcast.

There is a lot going on around here. Todd was at the NAIAS this week and got some great interviews that we will be sharing a little later this week. Later this week, you will find both Todd and I at Otto’s MINI of Exton helping them celebrate their grand opening! It’s definitely a big week, stick around!

For those of you that missed it, we also broke the start date and ending city for MTTS. We will have more details about this in the very near future. Make sure you are playing the home game over at Facebook or Twitter to find out sooner than later.

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Todd just found some details about the upcoming MINI Takes the States event. The dates are July 4-15 and it will be a cross country trip from east to west. Route details, events and other information is not yet available.

MINI Takes the States is a giant, bi-annual, road trip put on by MINIUSA. It started in 2006 as a way to celebrate the MINI Cooper JCW GP. It was such a huge hit that it has been repeated in 2008 and 2010, both of which were great events!

Stay tuned. Todd is in Detroit at the NAIAS and is getting some great interviews. Expect more exclusives very very soon!

One of the most popular MINI Cooper dealers on the east coast, Otto’s MINI, has moved. And, to help them celebrate their great new location in Exton, PA, they have invited Todd and I out! And we want to see you, too!

SAVE THE DATE

DATE: January 13th, 2012 TIME: 6:00p – 8:00p WHERE: Otto’s MINI of Exton

Todd and I will be there all day talking to folks, taking pictures and sharing them with the world like we like to do. We are hoping to see as many of you as possible throughout the day and especially during the party! It’s shaping up to be an awesome event!

Gabe, Todd, Chad and db doing what they do best; Talking about Cadillacs. And MINIs, especially our favorite The Clubman. We all really like it quite a bit, especially in Hampton trim as Gabe caught view of last week.

Also welcome Otto’s MINI of Exton to the sponsor roster. Thank them further by making plans to visit on Friday, January 13th 2012 as they celebrate their grand opening in this new location! If you are looking for even more of a reason to hang out a brand new MINI dealership, Todd and I will be there all day! Doing what we do and sharing with the rest of the MINI Community. Hope to see as many of you as possible, especially between 6:00p and 8:00p. We’re told that’s when the party will be happening!

One more show before the new year and we are going to try to do it live. Follow along on the Twitter for more details.

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Nathaniel recaps his Austrian adventures while we cover the news of the week from MotoringFile. If you want more info on the JCW Countryman, all of the information that Nathaniel gleened can be found here. Want to check out his photos? You can do that here.

Introducing a new sponsor under the White Roof: Otto’s MINI of Exton! They recently moved to this new location and to help them celebrate, Todd and I will be there on January 13th, 2012! We will be there all day talking to whoever we can and doing all the fun things we like to do. Starting that night will be the party and it should be a blast! We hope to see as many of our Philly friends as possible!

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For those of you that missed it over at MotoringFile, it’s official! MINI United is on for May 11-13, 2012! Click over for the full press release and details that we have right now.

We’ve mentioned this on the show already, but 2012 is shaping up to be a pretty busy year in the MINI Community, and White Roof Radio is going to be there every step of the way! You will be seeing us at Dealer Grand Openings, The Dragon, AMVIV 9 and, with any luck, MINI United. Finally, MTTS has been confirmed for next summer and you know we’ll be all over that, right?

Who’s excited?

News from Motoringfile.com and Ask Chad, just the way you like it. We do spend a fair amount of time talking about MINI Connected this week and have all come to the conclusion that it’s a pretty good deal and the potential is there for some very cool stuff. A couple of Ask Chad questions have the queue almost empty, so you should get those questions in!

A little event news. For those that missed it, the dates for AMVIV 9 have been announced. You know where to find the WRR/MF crew June 14 – June 17, 2012, right? That’s right, Vegas baby! Expect a lot more event news in the very near feature!

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Another fun show for you guys and gals. Besides giving you the latest news from MotoringFile, we do a little WRR Challenge. Listen in for all the fun!

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First show after White Roof Radio live and it’s a big one! News from MotoringFile like we like to do, which is mostly us talking about the new hotness, also known as the MINI Roadster. As you can already guess, we all like it.

Not only that, but we also spend some time talking about db’s time with the MF Countryman. And the overall state of tech in automobiles. And lifting a Countryman. Make sure you listen to the whole thing.

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Apologies for the delay!

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First show after White Roof Radio live and it’s a big one! News from MotoringFile like we like to do, which is mostly us talking about the new hotness, also known as the MINI Roadster. As you can already guess, we all like it.

Not only that, but we also spend some time talking about db’s time with the MF Countryman. And the overall state of tech in automobiles. And lifting a Countryman. Make sure you listen to the whole thing.

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You would think that after the party that was Woofcast 400 we’d be rarin’ to go for 401. Until we all spent a fair amount of time traveling and almost all of us managed to catch some sort of illness while in Detroit and have been making noises that really nobody needs to hear.

So, we present to you, the fine White Roof Radio listener, a little something from the archives. Woofcast 79, one of our very first out takes shows! And, if I’m honest, I think you’re gonna like it.

Regular service shall resume next week. Keep an eye on the Twitters and Facebook this week for a possible live show!

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So it has been written, so it has been done. 6 years and 400 episodes later, we are still bringing you the best automotive podcast in the land! This one as you know was taped live at Detroit Tuned with Gabe, Todd, Chad, Nathaniel, me and Jim Petersen’s brand new, newly striped JCW Coupe. And before you ask, yes, it’s rad.

We did some live Ask Chad too, plus Gabe and Nathaniel fielded general MINI questions. Of course, it wouldn’t be a WRR event without a few interviews, like with Nathan, Grand Poobah of MotoringAlliance.com.

Photos are still trickling in over on our Facebook page. That and WRR listener Eileen shared some fantastic shots here, our man Chris posted some to his Flickr here and Henry posted some here. If you have photos (or video!) of WRR Live, hook us up in the comments!

It was a fantastic time as it always is when we all get together. Big thanks to everyone that attended. To those of you that missed it, lets look forward to Woofcast 500, because you know we’ll plan something huge for that!.

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Finally, thanks to all of our sponsors to helping to make this happen! MINI of Ontario, Outmotoring.com, Craven Speed and Motor City MINI. And, of course, Motoringbadges.com.

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News from MotoringFile as always with a little Shuttlecast thrown in for good measure. Finishing off with some more excellent Ask Chad questions, including some great information if you are looking to tow with your MINI.

Reminder: White Roof Radio Live is happening next week! RSVP on our Facebook page and get more information like hotel group rate and directions to Detroit Tuned here. We are all VERY excited and hope you are too!

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It’s been far too long since we all got together. Wait a tic, adding Nathaniel to the mix means we never have. That means a party is definitely in order!

Join us Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at Detroit Tuned for White Roof Radio Live! Gabe, Todd, db, Chad, and Nathaniel will be gathering to record Woofcast 400 and wanted to invite you along for the show. There will be food, drink and some sweet MINIs including the MF Countryman and Gabe’s new BMW. Plus, there are rumors of a Coupe or two — one of them getting some killer stripes from Todd!

Not enough for you? How about a caravan to Detroit Tuned from Chicago on Saturday, with a possible stop at Bell’s Brewery? Done and done.

It’s not often that we get a chance to get together, but it’s always a fantastic party when it does. Those of you that have been to AMVIV, MTTS or MINI United know what we mean.

Full details, including a great deal on a hotel room that is walking distance from Detroit Tuned can be found here. We also have an event page on Facebook and think it would be keen if you could RSVP if you plan on going, or not.

We can’t wait! Can you?

Another day under the White Roof. Things are a little changed up this week. We knock out Ask Chad first, just to be different. Then, it’s the Coupe show with Nathaniel, fresh from his first day at the press preview of the Coupe. Watch Motoringfile for his full write up soon.

Woofcast 396 Download audio file (woof396.mp3)

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Ridin’ bikes and Schwinn Stingrays get us started on this, our 395 meeting under the White Roof, with only 5 shows left until Woofcast 400, live at Detroit Tuned! Until then, we talk about news from MotoringFile and answer some more of your Ask Chad questions.

Woofcast 395 Download audio file (woof395.mp3)

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In this weeks longer-than-normal show, we do some follow-up from last week (including a couple of Facebook comments, no talk about motorcycles or BMW’s, news from MotoringFile and some Ask Chad.

If you are in Southern California and looking for something MINI to do on October 1st, I highly recommend the third annual MINIs for Kids event happening at MINI of Ontario. Car show, games, a raffle and a poker run will round out the day!

Woofcast 394 Download audio file (woof394.mp3)

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HUGE show for you this week! Gabe talks about the MotoringFile Countryman, we all decide that center rail accessories are rubbish, Chad interviewed some folks at the Red Bull Art of Motion event and we have an epic Ask Chad.

Don’t forget about White Roof Radio LIVE coming up in just seven short weeks on October 22nd, 2011. We are going to be at Detroit Tuned and think you should be too. Tune in next week for an updated route map too.

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Tonight we decide that Gin is the star of the show. Or 23 year old bourbon. Or Nathaniel. By the time we finish with the boozecast, we do also get to news from MotoringFile and Gabe talks about the BMW press junket he was on last week and about his new BMW M1.

We also do some quick Ask Chad. If you have a question in the queue, we’re getting to it, but some of you guys are sending in questions that will require an entire show to answer! We aren’t complaining and love you sending them in. Keep ‘em coming to askchad@whiteroofradio.com.

Finally, don’t forgot White Roof Radio LIVE coming up on October 22nd, 2011 from Detroit Tuned. It’s going to be awesome and would love you all to join us!

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News from MotoringFile as always. Not too much since Gabe was off driving fancy cars in Monterey. There is a ton more since we recorded, so we’ll be busy next week.

AskChad was the clutch show this week. See above for an example of what you don’t want your clutch to look like. We are a little behind in questions, but don’t worry, we will continue to work through them as long as you keep sending them in!

Don’t forget, White Roof Radio Live is right around the corner! We would like to see as many of you as possible for our 400th show. Click that link for the details that we have so far.

db hit 252,000 miles, and you can read all about how we started White Roof Radio here.

Woofcast 391 Download audio file (woof391.mp3)

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Like the sands of an hour glass, we get that much closer to Woofcast 400. For your entertainment this week, we present you, the fine and good looking White Roof Radio listener, some 3 Stooges, news from Motoringfile.com, Todd maybe on the television and a bunch of AskChad. And, if you missed the MINI @ Red Bull Art of Motion 2011 video, you can check that out here.

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db, Todd, Gabe and Nathaniel and this week’s White Roof Radio. Starting off talking about news from MotoringFile like we like to do. And quite a bit of news too, which gave us plenty of time to become distracted and talk about other things like the Chevy Cruze diesel.

Then it was Gabe’s turn to talk about the MotoringFile Countryman. Expect regular updates about this MINI for the next year! You should also make sure you are following @MotoringFile on Twitter for updates and photos.

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If you are planning on attending White Roof Radio live happening this coming October, we’ve got a deal on a hotel for you that is just down the road from Detroit Tuned for only $89.00 per night. Reservation information can be found here, sooner than later if you please.

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Until now. Here is Savannha and Rebecca running their specially prepared MINI Cooper up the mountain.

On this, our 387th gathering, we spend some time discussing the Space Shuttle and the weather. You know, because it’s been hot. You know what is hot? Chad’s MINI is hot, and his seats hug you like a diaper. After, we continue with this week’s Shuttle cast for a bit longer.

Then we roll into a little bit of news from Motoringfile.com. Speaking of, you should notice some stability (finally), making it even easier to get all of the MINI news you want.

Finish with some Ask Chad and that, my friends, is how we do that. Have a question for our good man Chad? Send it over to askchad@wrr.com immediately after visiting DetroitTuned to get yourself something nice.

Are you on Google +? Excellent, so are we. Fun things planned, you should follow along if you aren’t already!

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A little bit of us remembering that we started this show almost 6 years ago. August 1st, Woofcast 388, will mark our 6th anniversary. Celebration to follow later in the year, a little thing we are calling White Roof Radio Live.

After that, what would you say to some news from MotoringFile like we like to do, followed by another rendition of Ask Chad. Good times abound!

Are you on Google +? Excellent, so are we. Fun things planned, you should follow along if you aren’t already!

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We are still waiting for the Abarth to come to the States, even if the seats work correctly and it drives funny with the bonnet open.

A little more than an hour of 5 dudes sitting around talking about Canada and haboobs. No, not really, but we were a little distracted when we got started wondering if a cube deweler is rocking out to WRR with a sub-woofer at his or her desk. Post a photo on our Facebook page and you might win a badge.

When the music finally started, we talk about the news from Motoringfile and Todd compares a MINI to a Fiat 500 to an 8th grade cheerleader. All you have to do is listen to find out what I’m on about. Plus you’ll get the new Outmotoring.com 5% discount code.

Finish with a little bit of Ask Chad and White Roof Radio live happening this October 22nd at Detroit Tuned. If you are close enough, we’d love to see you!

And before anyone gets upset, Season 17 of Top Gear is coming to BBC America on August 22nd, not this week or next.

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As part of getting into MINI Connected, you can find us on Tune-in Radio. There are versions for just about every mobile device you can imagine and it updates almost as quickly as iTunes. As of today, you can also find us on Stitcher. Available for Android, iOS and Blackberry.

Both of these are free apps and provide a great way to get podcasts without having to use iTunes! Of course we are still working toward streaming the show and currently do not have a hard date we can provide at this time. For now, either of these apps should serve you well.

Just what you needed after a weekend of blowing things up, a fresh batch of White Roof Radio.

News from Motoringfile? Like we like to do. About a little more chatter about the Fiat 500? Sure, we’ve got that too. And, as an added bonus, we wrap everything up with a little Ask Chad.

Speaking of which, we always need questions for the Ask Chad inbox. Fire those questions off to askchad@whiteroofradio.com and we’ll get them answered. Or, rather, Chad will. We do like to help.

Woofcast 384 Download audio file (woof384.mp3)

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Apologies for the delay in getting this posted. That said, let’s move on.

We swapped Chad for Gabe tonight which is always a treat, as long as he isn’t trying to steal the show from me. But, even more Coupe talk, quite a bit more Fiat 500 talk and I even let some Bimmer talk in. And, some Top Gear talk.

White Roof Radio live is coming together nicely! We would still love for you to RSVP either way (Yes/No/Maybe) to give us an idea of how many of you fine people are planning on attending.

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Finish up with a little Ask Chad and details of the upcoming White Roof Radio live happening at Detroit Tuned this coming October. More details to follow soon!

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Finishing up from yesterday with some Ask Chad talking about JCW Aero kits and transmission replacements. And we drop some hints about something that is probably going to be happening sometime in October. At Detroit Tuned to celebrate Woofcast 400. More details to follow very soon!

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Gabe has a Fiat 500 sport in his garage and he tells us about it to get us started. 4 words that you will keep hearing about the Fiat; it’s not a MINI.

After that, we magically transform into the Coupe show, hosted by none other that Mr. MotoringFile (pictured above). For those of you that have been chomping at the bit for any shred of information about this MINI, this is a show you don’t want to miss. And don’t ask what we can’t talk about, Gabe wouldn’t give it up.

We did run long this week. Terribly long in fact. So much so that if you check back tomorrow, you will find part 2 of Woofcast 381 waiting for you, just like we used to do in the old days.

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Starting off with something very cool coming up later this year to help celebrate our 400th episode/6th year. We think it will be very cool and think you will too.

Moving on to news from Motoringfile.com like we like to do. As an added bonus, we get a short call from Gabe with an update about what he is doing this week. Toss in an interview with our favorite Pikes Peaks racer, Savannah Rickli and that’s how we do that!

Big thanks to everyone that has been leaving nice comments on iTunes for us, especially those of you that have a hard time even getting the show. We read everyone one of those, sometimes twice and appreciate every one!

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Juke bashing, MoTD recap and we are looking for a judgement on cross-platform waving. Yep, the boys are back! Besides all of that, we also have a big pile of news from MotoringFile like we like to do.

As a reminder, AMVIV is next week. Both Todd and I will be there and we have some cool stuff planned. You should be there too! Just be sure you click that link to get yourself registered ASAP.

Don’t forget to check out our newest sponsor: Parking-pad.com. If you were at the Dragon, you saw it already. If not, it’s a practically everything resistant pad that you can park your MINI on to keep that garage floor clean or make it nicer when you are working under a vehicle. Don’t forget to let them know that WRR sent you!

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Programming note. The boys are all heading to the Dragon next week, so we will be interrupting our normal show schedule. Watch for updates coming from Todd (if he gets internet) and for our regular show schedule to resume shortly thereafter.

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Once upon a time there was a blog post. A blog post extolling the virtues of the Fiat 500 over the MINI Cooper.

Then 1 day, 3 fine lads heard about this blog post. And they came to defend their champion. As did 75 of you.

That’s right, your 3 favorite MINI Cooper fan boys doing what we do best for 42 minutes and 54 seconds. And then some.

Enjoy!

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