US Bound MINI Diesel Previewed
We know. You’re wondering how we can be so confident about the US finally getting a diesel MINI when MINI USA has either shown ambivalence or pulled plug on the program in...
MINI Cooper S vs. VW GTI Rematch
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Not too long ago there was a comparison between the VW GTI and a MINI Cooper S. They’re baaaack! This time the results were...
MotoringFile Review: the 2014 MINI Cooper S at the Track
We’ve driven the new F56 MINI Cooper S plenty since its launch early this year. But so far track time with MINI’s latest has eluded us. With our recent trip to MINIUSA’s...
Miles Ahead – The Ultimate MINI Track Day& Driving School
You enter the Indianapolis Motor Speedway through a tunnel on 16th street with little pomp or circumstance. You exit into the infield with awe. Such is the scale of the place that...
MINIUSA Responds to the Lowering of MPG Figures by the EPA
When the EPA re-released 2014 MINI MPG figures we reached out to MINI for an official response on the matter. What you see below is that response. While it doesn’t give us...
The EPA Downgrades 2014 F56 MPG Figures
We saw this coming. When the EPA required extensive re-testing of the 2015 F56 MINI models we assumed that things we’re going to head in a positive direction for MINI. We exclusively...
MINI USA Aims for January Launch for Five Door F55
MINI USA has quietly delayed the F55 launch from late fall to early 2015. That news comes from sources at MINI USA who clearly are focused on the F56 for the remainder...
The Next Generation MINI Hatch to Grow While the Brand Gets Smaller
Before you head for the comments to complain about MINIs becoming MAXIs read on… Sources inside MINI are telling us to expect the next generation MINI hatch to grow in size and...
MINI Takes the Unofficial Front Wheel Drive Nurburgring Record
Sport Auto’s resident racer just took a modified JCW R56 around the ‘Ring is a smoking 7:44. That’s over 45 seconds faster than a stock JCW. With 290 hp you could understand...
Exclusive: The Rocketman is a Go
Since we published our opinion piece last week stating that the Rocketman was a necessary move for the brand, we’ve heard from several sources on the subject. According these sources in the...