Opinion: Bring on the Automatic MINI
We’re huge fans of the manual transmission here at MF. So much so that your author has only ever had one automatic MINI out…
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MINI USA to Eliminate Manual Transmissions from Some Models for 2020
The emissions certification delay on MINI manual transmissions is halting all import of those models in the US starting this July and likely last…
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MINI USA to Temporarily Stop Selling Manual Transmissions
The sky is not falling but the rumors are true. MINI USA will temporarily stop offering manual transmissions and it’s happening sooner than you…
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Opinion: 301 HP Could Change Everything For MINI
Over the last several years MINI sales have been sliding along with all small cars (and most cars in general). Yet MINI can’t stand…
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Official Premier: The 301 HP JCW Countryman and Clubman
Many of you never thought we’d see this day come. Way back in 2014 we first told you about a project deep inside MINI…
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MF Garage – Our JCW Countryman Hits 15,000 Miles and Blows a Tire
15,000 miles in our 2018 JCW Countryman has taught us a lot. For one run-flats aren’t impervious to screws. Also that six speed manual…
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The 302 HP JCW Countryman and Clubman To Launch This Summer
Lost in all the excitement of the GP news last week was the 302 hp MINIs that are actually coming sooner. MINI will be…
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The 2020 302 hp JCW Countryman & Clubman – Full Details Ahead of Launch
For almost five years we’ve been telling you about MINIs plans to offer a 302 hp MINI Countryman and Clubman as major upgrades to…
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What -23 Degrees Fahrenheit Does to a MINI JCW Countryman
It turns out not a lot. Our JCW Countryman has soldiered through a lot this winter already. But operating at -23F (-31C) is a…
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WeatherTech Floor Mats Reviewed – Are These the Ultimate Mats for your MINI?
For years and through multiple cars we’ve relied on MINI’s official carpet and rubber floor mats. When possible we’d have two sets – carpet…
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