2nd Generation 2006-2014 Archives

How MINI Became the Most Successful British Car Brand of the Modern Era

Dec 11, 25Dec 10, 25

The Improbable Story of How MINI Outlasted the Rest of the British Motoring Industry British automotive history is littered with proud names that lost their way. Some drifted until the market forgot...

MINI Turns 66: A Look Back at Its History, Milestones and Motorsport Glory

On 26 August 1959, the British Motor Corporation revealed a tiny four-seater that would change the industry. The Mini, penned by Alec Issigonis, wasn’t simply clever, it was revolutionary. With a transverse...

Aug 26, 25Aug 26, 25

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MINI Cooper Quality: How the Brand Went From Dead Last to Top 5 in Reliability

For years MINI carried a reputation that was equal parts thrill and headache. On one hand, the cars topped “fun-to-drive” lists with their go kart handling and cheeky style. On the other,...

Aug 18, 25Aug 19, 25

2nd Generation 2006-2014 JCW Endurance Motorsports R58 Coupe Video

Video: The Forgotten MINI JCW Coupe Race Car & its Nurburgring Assault

Months before the F58 MINI Coupe’s debut that fall, MINI dramatically debuted a fully prepped race car ready to tackle the ring. Complete with a semi-automatic transmission, coil-over suspension, racing brakes, roll...

Jul 28, 25Jul 28, 25

2nd Generation 2006-2014 JCW JCW GP Motorsports R58 Coupe

The MINI GP Coupe – The Race-Bred MINI That Never Was

The inside story of what could have been the greatest track MINI of all time. It was tantalizingly close—yet never meant to be. In 2012, MINI was hard at work finalizing the...

Jul 27, 25Jul 27, 25

1st Generation 2001-2007 2nd Generation 2006-2014 3rd Generation 2014-2024 4th Generation 2024-2031 MINI Aceman MINI Clubman MINI Cooper MINI Countryman

MINI Cooper 0-60, Weight, Top Speed: Definitive Performance Guide 2001-2025

MINI has clearly evolved over the years and there are plenty of opinions on what that has meant for the cars themselves. But what do the numbers tell us? So we dug...

Jun 4, 25Jun 6, 25

1st Generation 2001-2007 2nd Generation 2006-2014 3rd Generation 2014-2024 4th Generation 2024-2031 Classic Mini | 1959 - 2000 MINI Cooper MINI Generations

The MINI is 65 Years Old Today – Let’s Celebrate

Sixty five years ago, on 26 August 1959, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) introduced two new compact cars and kicked off a revolution. In the smallest form possible they unleashed one of...

Aug 26, 24Aug 26, 24