MF Garage: 300 HP JCW GP Clubman vs the 2017 JCW Clubman
You might have read the recent rumors of a mythical 300 HP Clubman both this week and in our original reporting in 2014. Sounds fantastic doesn’t it? Coming from someone who uses...
MINI Confirms New JCW GP Model
For years now we’ve heard rumors of a new JCW GP. Today we have confirmation. During last week’s Countryman debut head of MINI worldwide Peter Schwarzenbauer seemed to indicate that a new...
Breaking: MINI to Introduce Track Focused JCW Model
This is so close to April fools day it’s almost hard to believe. According to Evo Magazine MINI will build a track-focused version of its latest F56 JCW model to be badged...
R56 JCW GP Revisited: Why it May Still be the Ultimate MINI
Six years ago I fell in love on a beautiful island in the Mediterranean. The 2013 R56 JCW GP carved the mountain corners of Mallorca like it was designed for them. Since...
Rumor: MINI Testing Carbon Fiber Components
BMW is the world’s leading automotive manufacturer of carbon fiber with its BMWi brand. We’ve reported on the strategy, the technology and the models created with it. But the brand’s plans with...
GP 2 Driver Takes F56 JCW for a Spin
Earlier this [month](https://www.motoringfile.com/2015/04/16/2015-mini-john-cooper-works-first-drive-live-on-periscope/), we had a chance to take the F56 John Cooper Works for a quick spin. Unfortunately, test-driving such a car in Boston traffic at 5pm is not the best...
EVO Races the MINI GP against MINI Challenge Race Cars
As a tribute to Best Motoring International, EVO UK has produced a thrilling and rather hilarious race between a 2006 GP, 2013 GP, R56 Challenge and F56 Challenge track cars. Click through to watch...
Early Take: 2015 F56 MINI JCW vs the R53 and R56 MINI GP
The 2015 MINI JCW is the highest horsepower MINI from the factory of all time. But is it the fastest? The numbers tell an interesting story that paint a more nuanced picture...
MINI’s Top Secret 300 HP Clubman & Countryman Project
The next generation Clubman and Countryman are due in 2015 and 2017 respectively, will represent major milestones for the brand. Designed to right the wrongs of previous larger MINIs, they will address...
Opinion: Why the New GP is MINI’s First real JCW Product
There is little question the original JCW GP is a special car — an incredibly special car. It was thrown together at break-neck speed with off-the-shelf parts and yet it’s one of...