Review: One Week with the 2025 MINI Countryman S
We’ve driven the new MINI Countryman S many times around the world. But until this week we’ve never truly lived with it. What we’ve learned has both challenged and solidified our early...
Is MINI’s Digital Experience Getting in the Way of Driving?
We’ve been spending a lot of time behind the wheel of the all new 2025 MINI Countryman S and dissecting every aspect of its design, performance and its all new digital experience,...
Part 3: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (or Not Soon Enough?)
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)
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)
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...
Video Review: Driving the 2025 MINI Countryman JCW Through Big Sky Country
Our first leg of MINI Takes the States was set-up to be the perfect scenario to test the all new 312 HP MINI Countryman JCW. Winding through Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana...
10 Surprising Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know About the New MINI Models
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
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...
The 2025 MINI Countryman D Introduces a Hybrid Diesel As An Alternative to Electric
The new MINI Countryman Diesel Raises the Bar on Diesel Performance and Efficiency With the Introduction of a Mild Hybrid MINI isn’t letting go of diesel quite yet. The brand has introduced what...
The Countryman E – MINI’s Longest Range EV & Why It’s Not Coming to North America
The electric MINI Countryman E may not have the power numbers of the range topping SE, but what does have might just be more important to most buyers – range. Which begs...