Consumer Reports Has MINI Shifter Come off During Driving
File this under things you don’t want to ever have happen. Consumer Reports is reporting that their Cooper S test car’s shifter came off during “spirited” driving recently.
MINI Launches the Cooper SD in Europe and the UK
A few days ago we told you about MINI USA’s plans to release a Clubman diesel in late 2016/early 2017. Today we get an early peak at what will likely be a...
MINI USA Delays Key Options Until Fall
Consider this a follow-up to our previous announcement of the JCW exterior kit being delayed. Here’s the full list of options being delayed due to the Oxford plant’s F56 ramp-up. Everything below...
Exclusive: MINI USA 2015 Pricing Released
MINI USA has increased standard options on all models for 2015 and as you’d expect also increased prices across the board. However MINI has kept increases relatively modest at 0-2.6% overall. Here’s...
MINI Delays Production of the JCW Exterior Pack
This just in from MINI USA. We’ve got news that the JCW Exterior Package will be delayed. Originally scheduled to be part of the various production changes scheduled for July 2014, the...
Introducing MotoringFile’s Longterm F56 Cooper S
Writing for MotoringFile has its highs and lows. Constant personal attention from the few of us that run it can be taxing given day jobs and the business of life. But the...
MINI USA F56 Cooper Delivery Delay – Update
Last week we reported that MINI USA had decided at the last minute to delay all F56 Cooper deliveries. Since that time MINI USA has not only sent us an official statement...
2015 Mini Cooper S + Gymkhana = Entertainment
As part of the new Malaysian F56 MINI launch MINI of Malaysia has created a Gymkhana video that’s perfect for a Saturday morning youtube session.
F56 JCW Exterior Package to be Introduced for 2015
The F56 JCW Exterior package will debut for the 2015 model year later this summer. That’s the word straight from MINI USA products managers from the floor of NYIAS. The JCW exterior...
MotoringFile Review: The 2014 MINI Cooper Manual
Making a Case for the Cooper. MINI has a unique problem with the Cooper. Traditionally it’s been this swiss army knife within the MINI model range. Sure it’s never been near as...