F56 Hardtop | 2014-2024

Complete R56 MINI Cooper coverage featuring the latest news, reviews, buying guides, trims, pricing details, and ownership insights. This hub brings together everything you need to understand the current and past MINI lineup.

2015 MINI F56 JCW Accessories

2015 will be the first of the JCW. Not only is MINI releasing the factory F56 JCW but the brand is also unleashing a large collection of aftermarket accessories meant for most...

Car and Driver Long-term MINI Update

All good automotive press will at some point conduct long-term testing and provide updates. Car and Driver has an [update](http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2014-mini-cooper-s-hardtop-long-term-update-review) on their 2014 Cooper S.

Breaking: F56 JCW Exclusive Rebel Green Revealed

Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, it looks like we won’t have to wait for an official announcement from MINI to see what Rebel Green looks like. Three pictures posted on...

Opinion: A Tricky Year for the F56 and MINI USA

When I am not recording [White Roof Radio](itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whiteroofradio.com-mini-cooper/id77840861?mt=2) or writing posts for MotoringFile, I work for a [healthcare technology company](http://www.trinitypharmasolutions.com) doing product management, business development and commercial operations consulting. As such, some...

Woofcast #533: Thank you Japan

Full crew tonight, including Nathaniel from [ScooterFile](http://www.scooterfile.com) and Gabe from [MotoringFile](https://www.motoringfile.com) talking about MINIs and other car related things for you this week. Ok, we spend most of the night talking about...

MINI’s 3 Cylinder Wins Wards Engine of the Year Award

Official Release: Penton’s Wards 10 Best Engines of 2015 have been announced. A 707-hp fire-breathing V-8 and a hydrogen-powered fuel cell emitting nothing but water vapor were among all-new or improved powertrains...