Exclusive: MINI to Offer Dual Clutch Transmission for 2018 Models
Awhile back we told you about a DCT rumor we had heard from several sources over the past year. While we still hadn’t confirmed it at the time, it was strong enough...
Rumor: MINI to Introduce Dual Clutch Transmission Option for 2017
We’ve been trying to get confirmation on this rumor for about six months with no luck. So we’re throwing it out there. While it doesn’t have the normal MotoringFile seal of approval...
World Premier: MINI Four Door Carbon Edition
A few weeks ago we broke the new of MINI’s latest limited production vehicle the Carbon Edition. Now MINI has officially taken the wraps off of the black on black on black...
Why MINI’s New 8 Speed Transmission is a Huge Step Forward
When BMW announced that it was sticking with the Aisin 6 speed transmission for the F56 MINI a couple of years ago, more than a few were surprised. While the Gen III...
MINI Looking to Repeat in Wards Best Engine Competition
Ward’s Best Engine nominees are out and MINI is in the hunt with two engines this year – the JCW 2.0 4 cylinder and the 1.5L 3 Cylinder. Previous year’s winners are...
Worldwide MINI Sales Up 15% for the Year
Official: Sales of the MINI brand continue to grow year-on-year, with a total of 272,819 vehicles delivered to customers around the world in the first ten months, an increase of 15.4%. Sales...
Exclusive: The Four Door JCW Carbon Edition Revealed
With the new generation of MINIs, JCW has decided more is less. The thought is that MINI’s performance brand should have less models but more focus. All great until you realize that...
MINI Connected & The XL Journey Mate In Detail
Introduction Known as being fun-to-drive while sporting an iconic style, MINI began to focus on the connected aspect of driving. While the original MINI Connected debuted to much acclaim, other automakers have...
F55 Five Door MINI vs Five Door BMW Gran Coupe
This wasn’t meant to be a comparison. These are simply two cars we got ahold of to test individually. But something clicked when I started consider what purpose both of these cars...
MINI Reboots its MINI Connected App With Less Functionality & More Sophistication
A month ago MINI released its new brand strategy focused on a less is more philosophy and a higher degree of sophistication. While the 2016 Clubman was held up as an example...