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Jun 18, 17Jun 18, 17

MINI vs an Actual Go Kart

MINI uses “go kart feel” every chance it can get in marketing its wares. But how does it do vs an actual gokart? Australia’s CarAdvice found out. Here’s an excerpt: With our...

Designer Conceptualizes a BMW Motorcycle Based on the MINI Superlaggera

Autoblog Reviews the 2014 MINI Cooper S

Best of the Web Countryman Dakar

Dakar-winning Team MINI Visits Jay Leno’s Garage

While comedian Jay Leno is famous for a great many things in his professional life, such as The Tonight Show, it’s his passion projects that have our attention. In particular, his web...

Mar 3, 14

Best of the Web F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024

Spied: The F54 Next-Gen Clubman Gets Caught Winter Testing

With the F56 all the way out of the box, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more and more F56-based MINI variants out and about for prototype testing. The latest is these...

Jan 14, 14

Best of the Web JCW Motorsports R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Video

Video: The TWINI on Jay Leno’s Garage

No matter your late night viewing loyalties, there’s no denying that Jay Leno is the gear head to end all gear heads. His collection includes motorcycles, antique fire engines, tractors and more...

Dec 11, 13Sep 19, 14

Best of the Web Events

MINI USA Hosting Nationwide Owner Holiday Gift Swap

MINI USA is embarking on a gigantic “secret santa” initiative between MINI owners this holiday season. All you have to do is head over to MINIUSA.com and sign up to be part...

Dec 10, 13Dec 10, 13

Best of the Web Classic Mini | 1959 - 2000 MINI Design R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Pre-production Rover R50 Prototype Shell Shows up on eBay

Want an early look at MINI development? This prototype shell found on eBay gives us an interesting window into that time period where Rover still had some control over engineering and BMW...

Dec 3, 13Sep 19, 14

Best of the Web F55 Four-Door Hardtop

Spied: The F55 5-door Next Gen MINI

We’re expecting that more than any other, the upcoming 5-door MINI variant will significantly impact the brand’s popularity, especially with American buyers. Mixing a bit of the Countryman’s 4-door practicality with the...

Nov 30, 13Nov 30, 13

Best of the Web MINI Competitors Opinion

Opinion: Peugeot Shows Us the 270 hp MINI Prince Engine That Could Have Been

Pictured above is the Peugeot RCZ R — a 270 hp sport coupe that’s powered by a version of the same engine found in second generation MINIs like the R56 and R60....

Nov 14, 13Sep 19, 14

Best of the Web JCW GP MINI In the Press R56 Two-Door Hardtop Video

Video: MINI JCW GP an EVO Car of the Year Contender

Nov 8, 13Nov 8, 13

Best of the Web MINI Marketing Video

Video: New TV Spot for Countryman as IIHS Safety Pick

When it comes to cars and safety, there’s the stats and there’s how a car makes you feel. Small cars like the MINI always struggle to be thought of as “safe” when...

Oct 23, 13Oct 23, 13

Best of the Web Classic Mini | 1959 - 2000

The Moke Lives: Australian Company to Remake Mini Mokes in China

The chaps at Jalopnik shared a story this week so improbable and wonderful that we just had to share it here. Apparently an Australian company (read family of Australian Mini Moke fans)...

Oct 20, 13Sep 19, 14