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

Aug 18, 25Aug 19, 25

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,...

Our Favorite MINI Mods That Actually Make a Difference

Skip the mirror caps—these are the upgrades that count. Whether you drive an R53 with a supercharger whine that sounds like a swarm of angry bees or a brand-new U25 Countryman that’s...

Jul 18, 25Jul 18, 25

Accessories F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 Reviews

Review: Can Leather Honey Make MINI Leather Feel More Premium

Let’s face it, MINI’s leather seats generally don’t offer the highest quality materials. While the Lounge Leather MINI offered from 2007 to 2024 was excellent, the normal leather seats (that the vast...

Jun 16, 25Jun 16, 25

1st Gen MINIs | 2001-2007 2nd Gen MINIs | 2006-2014 3rd Gen MINIs | 2014-2024 4th Gen MINIs | 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

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F56 Two-Door Hardtop F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 JCW GP U25 MINI Countryman

MINI 0-60 Shootout: The Fastest (Factory) MINIs Ranked

Ask any MINI die-hard to name the brand’s performance benchmark and they will probably point to the JCW GP. But dig a bit deeper and you’ll get some surprising answers. So we...

Jun 3, 25Jun 3, 25

Accessories F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 Reviews

Review: Transforming a MINI Interior Vintage-Style CocoMats

Let’s be honest—floor mats are not sexy. They are not the first thing you brag about after buying a new MINI. And yet here we are, discussing floor mats with a reverence...

May 6, 25May 6, 25

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 MINI Concept Cars Opinion

The Forgotten JCW Concept: MINI Clubman Vision Gran Turismo

In 2014, MINI Design slipped the leash. Freed from crash regs, pedestrian safety rules, and the dull thrum of real-world feasibility, they built something wild—but only in pixels. The MINI Clubman Vision Gran...

Apr 5, 25Apr 5, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Electric MINI F56 Two-Door Hardtop F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) MINI Cooper

An Inside Look at How MINI Coopers Are Made at it’s Oxford Plant

The MINI Oxford Plant is the spiritual home of the brand since new MNI production started in 2001. We’ve visited the plant previously in 2004 and found it full of new energy...

Mar 26, 25Mar 31, 25

F54 Clubman Hybrid F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 JCW Reviews

2024 MINI JCW Clubman One-Year Review: The Ultimate MINI Daily Driver?

For all the talk of MINIs being small, cheeky, and irrepressibly eager, the JCW Clubman exists in defiance of easy categorization. It’s a contradiction that shouldn’t work. A high-powered, all-wheel-drive wagon with...

Mar 6, 25Mar 5, 25

3rd Gen MINI Cooper | 2014-2024 F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F56 Electric MINI F56 Two-Door Hardtop F60 Countryman E F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Clubman MINI Cooper MINI Countryman

MINI Ends Aftermarket Coding—While Introducing Its Own Customization Options

Say goodbye to aftermarket coding and apps Bimmercode. MINI has shut down the popular coding loophole on its latest models—but there’s a twist. With the introduction of MINI OS9, new built-in customization...

Jan 27, 25Jan 28, 25

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 MINI Clubman Video

Interview: MINI USA’s Head of Product on How They Make New Models

What does it take to bring a new MINI model to market? It’s a question many of us have pondered over the years but few truly understand. Enter Pat McKenna, MINI USA’s...

Nov 12, 24Nov 12, 24