F60 Countryman Archives - Page 4 of 21

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...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years ago

The emissions certification delay on MINI manual transmissions is halting all import of those models in the US starting this July and likely last...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoMay 24, 19

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...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoApr 9, 20

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...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years ago

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...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoMay 14, 19

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...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoMay 11, 19

Lost in all the excitement of the GP news last week was the 302 hp MINIs that are actually coming sooner. MINI will be...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoFeb 22, 19

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...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoFeb 10, 19

It turns out not a lot. Our JCW Countryman has soldiered through a lot this winter already. But operating at -23F (-31C) is a...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years agoJan 31, 19

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...

by Gabriel Bridger 3 years ago