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MF Review: JCW Clubman vs The Countryman Cooper S

F54 Clubman, F60 Countryman, ReviewsAug 22, 177 comments

By Gabriel Bridger

The JCW Clubman is the quicker and more efficient alternative to the MINI Countryman Cooper S. Having just had the new Countryman for a…

Video: MINI Collaborates with Channel Island Surfboards

F60 Countryman, Official News, VideoAug 22, 17Be the first to comment!

By Gabriel Bridger

Official Release: What could the MINI COUNTRYMAN Plug-In Hybrid & MINI Eco-Hybrid Surfboard from Channel Islands Surfboards possibly have in common? Simple. They are…

Fiat Chrysler Join Forces with BMW and Intel in Autonomous Car Development

Autonomous Cars, Official News, TechnologyAug 16, 17Be the first to comment!

By Gabriel Bridger

Official Release: BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles…

Report: All Electric MINI E Concept to Debut at Frankfurt

F56 Electric MINI, Official NewsAug 14, 1728 comments

By Gabriel Bridger

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a concept from MINI – over a year in fact. According to a report from Autocar that is…

The Electric MINI E – Can it Sell in the US?

BMW i, F56 Electric MINIAug 13, 1716 comments

By Gabriel Bridger

We’re two years away from the debut of the all electric MINI E hatch and even BMW isn’t sure how it will sell –…

Woofcast 627: The Countryman Crashes Well

PodcastAug 11, 17Be the first to comment!

By DB

FINALLY a new show for you guys! Full crew, almost, an a long show too! Chad updates us about MINIs on the Mack and…

BMW & MINI to Increase Hybrid and Electric Car Production with Future Proof Strategy

BMW i, F56 Electric MINIAug 9, 174 comments

By Gabriel Bridger

BMW’s sub-brand experiment is evolving rather dramatically. Soon both BMW and MINI will be offering full electric cars (in the form the X3 and…

MINI USA Debuts the MINI Oxford Edition for Under $20,000!

F56 Two-Door Hardtop, Official NewsAug 9, 172 comments

By Gabriel Bridger

For the first time in over a decade MINI USA is offering a MINI under $20,000. The new MINI Oxford Edition will retail for… (wait for it)… $19,750. The rub? MINI USA is selling this specifically for students and recent grads. But shhhh… you don’t have to be either to buy one.