MINIs Takes New York – the Ultimate Gallery
With the NYC auto show underway MINI took the time to get the full range together for a family photoshoot around the big apple. Pictures are ether F54 Clubman, F55 Four door,...
MINI Named Top Pick+ By the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (Video)
Official Release: This week, the 2016 MINI Hardtop 2 Door qualified for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK+ award with good crashworthiness ratings across the board and an advanced...
MF Longterm Review: 2015 MINI Cooper S
14,000 miles in one year is a great way to get to know a car. And it’s especially good when you’ve already driven and dissected it previously. But driving the new generation...
What MINI Hybrid Models Do You Want?
If you’ve been reading MotorigFile you’ll know that MINI is preparing to launch the brands first hybrid. The Countryman plugin hybrid will debut in about a year’s time with a modified version...
The Most Underrated Option on MINIs is…
We’ve specced our fair share of MINIs over the years and followed MINIUSA’s tweaking of options and packages. The truth is that the most underrated options differs greatly on what you’re doing...
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...
MF Review: A Week with the 2016 MINI JCW Manual
We love manuals here at MF. But the 2016 JCW automatic stole our hearts on our recent New England road trip. Could the manual one-up it and once again prove that it...
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...