2nd Gen MINIs | 2006-2014 Archives

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

Aug 26, 25Aug 26, 25

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...

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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MINI USA Press Launch Day One (Gallery)

The day isn’t quite over but I’ve already gone through the hills in a handful of the 2011 MINI models. We’ll have full reviews of the cars and all the technology of...

Oct 6, 10Apr 17, 24

2nd Gen MINIs | 2006-2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

MINI Connected iPhone App Launched in the US

MF Review: MINI Connected

MINI’s Official MPG Figures Are In for the US

2011 MINI USA Press Launch: The Ultimate Gallery

MINI USA Press Launch Day One (Gallery)