MINI City Car Not Destined for the US?

In a interview with AutoGuide Jim McDowell dispelled two MINI myths about the US market. First there will not be a larger MINI than the current Countryman for the foreseeable future. Second...

“MINI Factory Aerokit” is Dead

Historically we haven’t minced words when it comes to the factory “MINI aero-kit”. We’ve never been fond of the look. And apparently we weren’t alone. Even if MINI didn’t see the negative...

MINI E Batteries Defy the Cold

Nay-sayers against electric vehicles are convinced that cold weather will sap the batteries of all their usefulness. New Jersey resident Tom Moloughney and his MINI E have something to say about that....

World Premier: MINI Cooper SD

Today MINI officially takes the wraps off of one of the worst kept secrets in the companies history; the Cooper SD. We’ve seen the engine and hear about the car as far...

Q&A with MINI USA on Diesels in the US

For the past 4-5 years we’ve been hearing from our US readers one question over and over again; when will we see a MINI Diesel. Capable of over 50 mpg (US) and...

The MINI Diet

This story comes to us from MotoringFile contributor Brendan. I met TonyB two years ago through North American Motoring and we’ve kept in touch sporadically since then. I bought my current suspension...