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The 2025 MINI Countryman D Introduces a Hybrid Diesel As An Alternative to Electric

Jun 19, 24Jun 19, 24

The new MINI Countryman Diesel Raises the Bar on Diesel Performance and Efficiency With the Introduction of a Mild Hybrid MINI isn’t letting go of diesel quite yet. The brand has introduced what...

MotoringFile’s MINI Podcast: Patrick McKenna MINI USA Head of Product

Welcome to MotoringFile’s MINI Podcast A few weeks back I sat down with Department Head or Marketing, Product, Events and Strategy MINI USA to talk all things MINI. While this was recorded...

Feb 15, 21Feb 17, 21

2nd Gen MINI Cooper | 2006-2014 F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Diesels R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

Full Story: MINI USA’s Quest For a MINI Diesel in the US & Why it Failed

For years we at MotoringFile wrote about the rumors of MINI USA’s desire to bring the incredibly frugal MINI diesel to the US market. We even confirmed the plans more than once....

Jan 17, 21Jan 18, 21

3rd Gen MINI Cooper | 2014-2024 Electrification & Efficiency F56 Two-Door Hardtop MINI Diesels

Here’s Why MINI Hasn’t Revised its Engines in Five Years

When MINI launched the F Series they were following a template that has been well defined by BMW and MINI. That template included something called an LCI around the 3-4 year mark...

Oct 9, 18Oct 9, 18

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 MINI Diesels

The Dream of a Diesel MINI in North America is Dead

In 2014 MINI was busy at work planning a diesel MINI from the US market. Destined to be based on the MINI Clubman SD sold in Europe, it would have had an...

Nov 21, 16Nov 21, 16

F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Diesels

Ask MF: Is a MINI Diesel Still Happening for the US?

We’ve been telling you for awhile now that MINUSA is bringing a MINI diesel to the US. But the big question is when? With that MF reader Rick Talbot (Current owner of a...

Apr 6, 16Apr 6, 16

BMW MINI Diesels Official News

Is the BMW Vision Next 100 Concept the Future of Motoring?

To celebrate its 100th birthday BMW has given itself a present in the form of a wildly futuristic concept – the BMW Vision Next 100. Consider it the ultimate autonomous driving machine....

Mar 7, 16Mar 7, 16

MINI Diesels Official News

BMW & MINI Responds to the Current Diesel Discussion Within the Industry

Official Release: “BMW Group is committed to observing the legal requirements in each country and fulfilling all local testing requirements. In other words, our exhaust treatment systems are active whether rolling on...

Sep 25, 15

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Diesels

VW’s Dirty Diesel Secret & What it Means to BMW & MINI

VW USA’s diesel scandal has shaken the auto industry. With numbers like $19B in potential fines and 11M cars affected, it’s easy to see why. But just how bad is it and...

Sep 22, 15Sep 23, 15

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Diesels

US Bound MINI Diesel Previewed

We know. You’re wondering how we can be so confident about the US finally getting a diesel MINI when MINI USA has either shown ambivalence or pulled plug on the program in...

Nov 1, 14Nov 1, 14

F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop JCW MINI Diesels Podcast

Q&A with MINI USA Product Manager Chris Potgieter

During #mtts2014, we were able to speak with Chris Potgieter, MINIUSA Product Manager about questions that were submitted to Motoringfile as well as a few we had. As always, Chris was very...

Aug 13, 14Aug 14, 14