F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door Archives

Oct 9, 24Oct 9, 24

MINI Launches Paramount+ In-Car Entertainment

The BMW Group is adding the streaming service Paramount+ to its vehicles, allowing subscribers to access a variety of movies, original series, and popular shows like Star Trek Discovery. Owners of new...

MINI USA Sales Down in Q3 as New Models Finally Begin Arriving at Dealers

Video: MINI Design is Revolutionizing Interiors But Are They Actually Better?

MINI Launches the Game UNO on it’s Circular Display For all New Models

Massive MINI Recall & Slow Sales Leading to Slowing Profit Forecast

Sep 11, 24Sep 11, 24

BMW & MINI are bracing for a significant financial hit as it works to address a widespread braking system fault that is creating a massive 1.5 million vehicle recall. What are the...

The Top 5 Tech Features in the New MINI Countryman SE

Aug 31, 24Sep 16, 24

If you haven’t heard MINI has an all new Countryman that’s larger, entirely redesigned and even available fully electric. But perhaps the biggest change is inside with a completely rethink of the...

BMW CEO: Ban on Combustion Engines is the Wrong Approach

Aug 22, 24Aug 22, 24

As sales of electric cars slow and European an UK mandates get more aggressive, automakers are beginning to feel the pressure. While BMW and MINI are positioned well to pivot in either...

MINI Pro Tips: Making New MINIs Easier & More Fun (Including Hidden Sport Mode)

Aug 15, 24Oct 8, 24

What if we told you there were some secrets to making the new MINIs easier to use? That’s exactly what we mean by “Pro Tips”. Small short-cuts or hidden ways of operating...

The (F65) MINI Cooper Five Door Has Launched & We Have the Ultimate Photo Gallery

Aug 1, 24Aug 1, 24

The new F65 MINI Cooper Five Door is here and it’s beginning to hit the roads across Europe and North America. Heavily revised with more performance and technology, it’s a leap forward...

Part 3: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (or Not Soon Enough?)

Jul 31, 24Jul 31, 24

Fifteen years ago MINI debuted its first electric car - the MINI E. Created as a rolling test bed for BMW, the MINI E was a riot to drive and quickly earned a loyal fanbase of early adopters. But with only 100 miles of range and a $850 lease price, had limited appeal. Worse yet, it turned out MINI had no follow-up sequel.

Part 2: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (a Bold Choice in a Changing World)

Jul 30, 24Sep 24, 24

Yesterday we discussed why MINI committed to going all electric by 2030 and how that has impacted their model line-up. Today we get into the good stuff; what does the future look...

Part 1: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (Why & How)

Jul 29, 24Sep 24, 24

Welcome to Part 1 in a three part series where we look at MINI’s decision to go all electric. What went into the decision, the major hurdles that have arisen and where...

Shift Paddles Finally Coming to the New MINI Cooper in The US

Jul 11, 24Jul 12, 24

Shift paddles are finally coming to the new MINI Cooper in the US, albeit with a caveat. If you read our report a few months ago you’ll know that MINI didn’t just...

10 Surprising Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know About the New MINI Models

Jun 27, 24Jun 28, 24

MINI is launching an entirely new family of products in 2024 and if you’ve been reading MotoringFile, you likely know more than most. However there are many interesting details have yet to...

Exclusive Guide: Every New MINI Model & Their Launch Dates

Jun 24, 24Jul 9, 24

This year was the start of something big for the MINI brand. Starting in 2024, the entire model line-up is being redesign or revised with both electric and combustion powered cars manufactured...

Hands-On With The Combustion 2025 MINI Cooper S Five-Door (F65)

Jun 20, 24Jul 31, 24

We spend time with the 2025 Five-Door MINI Cooper S to see how MINI’s updated design works with the Largest Petrol Cooper. If you’ve been reading MotoringFile over the years you’ll likely...

World Premier: The 2025 MINI Cooper 5-Door Combines Practicality with MINIness

Jun 11, 24Jun 20, 24

The five-door F65 2025 MINI Cooper is here! Petrol-powered, redesigned and full of updated technology, it’s the latest model in MINI’s 4th generation. How does it compare with the just-released F66 and...

MINI USA Makes SIRIUSXM and 360L Standard on all US MINIs EQIPMENT

May 15, 24May 15, 24

MINI USA and SiriusXM just announced that all the new MINI models sold in the U.S. will come with SiriusXM with 360L as a standard feature with free access for 12 months....