Next Generation MINI Platform to Allow for Diesels in the US
The F56 MINI scheduled to debut on November 18th on MF and at the Oxford Plant is just the tip of the Iceberg. We’ve…
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Why MINI Chose Not to Upgrade its Automatic
What automatic will MINI use in the F56? That’s the question I asked MINI USA Head of Product Pat McKenna last week when MINI…
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World Debut: 2014 MINI F56 Engines & Transmissions – We Go In-Depth & Hands-on
Last week MINI USA invited MotoringFile to its New Jersey headquarters to discuss the highly-anticipated 2014 F56 MINI, and specifically, the new family of…
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F56 MINI Engines & Transmissions Unveiled – The Key Numbers
MotoringFile has just returned from a F56 product briefing wherein MINI revealed some key facts about the highly anticipated F56. But before we go…
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MINI’s Prince Engine is Dead. Enter the B37 & B48.
According to Automotive News Europe and “sources” BMW will let the current agreement to produce the “Prince” family of engines lapse in 2016. While…
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MINI Responds to F56 Leaks With Its Own Look At MINI’s Future (Video)
A few weeks ago MINI’s carefully planned launch for the 3rd generation MINI (aka the F56) was rudely taken off script. Over 25 photos…
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This is the 2014 F56 MINI’s Shift Knob
And the shift knob for all MINIs for the next 7-10 years. Discuss.
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300+ HP From MINI’s New 3 Cylinder Possible According to BMW M
It’s all theoretical of course but when asked about BMW’s new 1.5L three cylinder architecture the head of BMW M was unusually candid about…
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How Should MINI Change their Model Line-up?
For years we’ve been reporting that MINI’s line-up will expanding. And as you know it has, going from one model to seven models in…
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2014 MINI Previewed: New Options & Colors
Exclusive: Over the past year we’ve given you an in-depth look at the 2014 F56 MINI through a series of articles detailing the high-level…
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