The MINI Cooper’s Manual Transmission is Dead Ending an Era
The MINI manual transmission is dead on the MINI Cooper. With the end of F56 production this February, the manual has left the MINI line-up for good. None of this is new...
The 2025 MINI Cooper S Debuts in the US: Increased tech, More Weight, Higher Price & No Manual
If you’ve been reading MotoringFile you’ll know from our exclusive reporting that the F66 2025 MINI Cooper S you’ll know almost all the details imaginable on the car. Almost that is with...
MINI Adds Remote Engine Start Option on F66 MINI Cooper & U25 Countryman
After years of requests, MINI is finally offering a remote start option. Long requested from those in both very warm and very cold climates, the remote engine start will work primarily with...
2025 F66 MINI Cooper JCW – Exclusive Details & Release Info
The F66 MINI Cooper S has debuted and is now in production. But what about the JCW version? We’ve got exclusive details on MINI’s top spec Cooper on everything from power, torque...
The New F66 MINI Cooper Begins Production a the Oxford Plant
Today marks the beginning of a new era for MINI as they kick off production for their latest fifth generation (F66) MINI Cooper at the MINI headquarters, Plant Oxford. The last ever...
MINI USA’s Complete Launch Dates for the New MINI Cooper & Countryman
For 2024 MINI is introducing an entirely new product range that will include both electric and petrol powered models. Due to various global regulations, every market is handling this launch differently MINI...
MINI’s New Autonomous Driving Features And Hidden Tech That Powers It
In the center of the grille there’s a small plastic piece of trim that’s at the center of MINI’s new found Level 2 autonomy features. But unlike recent BMWs it’s hardly notable...
The MINI Cooper 3 Cylinder Engine is Dead In The US
The move means the Cooper will share the same Exact engine as the Cooper S with the only difference being software. This Could Open The Door for Huge performance upgrade possibilities. Last...
The New F66 MINI Cooper vs the Old F56 MINI Cooper – The Surprising Differences
The new petrol F66 MINI Cooper is not a simple refresh of its F56 predecessor. It’s an entire rethink of the F56 that just happens to be on the same chassis. But...
MotoringFile’s 2025 F66 MINI Cooper Ordering Guide for The US
We’ve had a lot of questions from readers around every aspect of the new F66 MINI Cooper. Seemingly everyone is wanting to know more about colors, options, wheels and especially trim packages....