3rd Gen MINIs | 2014-2024 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...

the Secret MINI Superleggera Prototype and How It Almost Went Into Production

When the MINI Superleggera Vision debuted at Villa d’Este in 2014, it looked almost too perfect to be real — a minimalist, hand-formed sculpture that captured MINI’s spirit while stripping away every...

Nov 5, 25Dec 2, 25

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

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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

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The F66 MINI Cooper: Why the Brand’s Oldest Model Might Be Its Best

At first glance, the F66 MINI Cooper might seem like the least exciting car in MINI’s next-generation lineup. No all-new platform. No ground-up redesign. No wild proportions or radical materials. In fact, it looks…...

May 24, 25May 29, 25

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Crushing MINIs to Build New Ones – Inside BMW’s Largest Recycling Center

The first thing I noticed walking into BMW’s massive recycling center in Unterschleißheim, Germany shocked me. The original F54 MINI Clubman concept under a tarp prepped and ready to be destroyed recycled...

Sep 5, 24Sep 5, 24

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2020-2024 MINI Cooper SE Recalled Due to Potential Battery Issue

MINI is recalling over 10,000 electric F56 based MINI Cooper SEs in the United States due to a fairly alarming manufacturing issue. The defect involves the battery and could lead to a...

Sep 3, 24Sep 3, 24

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 & Bulldog Racing Prep The New F66 JCW For the Nurburgring 24 Hours

It’s going to be another big year for MINI at the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring. MINI’s motorsports partner Bulldog Racing is taking the F66 MINI Cooper JCW to the ‘Ring as...

May 27, 24May 28, 24

3rd Gen MINIs | 2014-2024

MINI Accused Of Importing Chinese Parts Tied to Forced Labor

BMW & MINI have been accused of importing F56 generation cars with a component that is tied to forced labor camps is western China. A US Senate investigation has reportedly validated earlier...

May 20, 24May 20, 24