2014 MINI Previewed: New Options & Colors
Exclusive: Over the past year we’ve given you an in-depth look at the 2014 F56 MINI through a series of articles detailing the high-level technology, engineering and design behind the car. With...
2014 MINI F56 Engine Output & Options Confirmed by VIN Look-up
We’ve been getting closer and closer to all the details behind the body cladding of the 3rd generation MINI (the F56). Now we have some independent corroboration of a few key details....
2014 MINI Previewed: Engines & Transmissions
The secret has been out for years now that MINI and BMW will be introducing a new family if 1.5L three cylinder engines destined for small front wheel drive cars. But would...
2014 MINI Previewed: The Technology
The preceding was discussed almost in its entirety last year when we walked you through what we knew (and what we could tell you) about the next generation MINI’s interior. However given...
2014 MINI Previewed: The Design
today starts the beginning of an entire week here at MF centered around the upcoming and completely new 2014 MINI. The Cladding is coming off and the next generation MINI is taking...
MotoringFile Edition “MF01” Lands at MINI of Chicago
A few months ago we introduced the concept of MotoringFile Spec. Over the years, we’ve fielded hundreds of spec-related questions from readers. What packages should they choose? What accessories are must-haves? We’ve...
MotoringFile/WRR Interview: Dr. Kay Segler
If you want to know the current and future state of MINI, you go to the top. And that’s what we did at NAIAS in talking with Dr. Kay Segler. We spoke...
MINI Roadster Wins 2012 GOOD DESIGN Award
It's been said both here and on <a href="http://www.whiteroofradio.com">White Roof Radio</a> that the MINI Roadster is our pick for the best looking "new" MINI to date. We think it's a triumph of reinterpreting the MINI design language into something that is both unique in the MINI lineup and uniquely "MINI." Turns out we're not alone in that assessment.
MINI’s 3 Cylinder Engine Previewed
Last fall BMW trotted out a modified 1 Series hatch to a few select European journalists not to preview a car but an engine. Under the hood was the B38 3 Cylinder...