Exclusive: MINI’s 2018 Refresh (LCI)
The 2018 model year will be a big one for MINI’s three and five door MINI hatch and likely the MINI Convertible. New navigation system, engines and a revised design are all...
Confirmed: Apple CarPlay is Coming to the MINI Countryman in 2017
<a href="https://www.motoringfile.com/2015/09/04/carplay-is-coming-to-the-mini-with-touchscreen-idrive/">Over a year ago</a> we told you that MINI was working behind the scenes to bring Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/">CarPlay</a> to market. Now we can confirm the timing. According to sources familiar with MINIs' plans, Apple CarPlay will be available on the F60 MINI Countryman beginning with July 2017 production. This option (yup, it'll be an option) will only be available with MINI's new touchscreen navigation (OE 609). The standard 6.5" iDrive system in the Countryman will not be available with CarPlay.
MINI USA Changes Paint Costs – Moving Non-Metallics to $500
MINIs worldwide paint pricing structure is changing in 2017 and the all-new MINI Countryman is the first affected vehicle in the US. Until now MINI charged an extra $500 for all metallic...
Which MINI Do You Want to See Become the Electric MINI?
MINI is on record saying that they are preparing to release an all electric MINI in 2019. Based on interviews and sources this electric car will be based “an existing model” and...
New MINI & JCW Accessories Debut at the 2016 Essen Motor Show
Official Release: For 55 years, the name John Cooper has stood for motor racing expertise that makes for a tangible increase in temperament and supreme agility in MINI style. The latest model...
MINI Confirms New JCW GP Model
For years now we’ve heard rumors of a new JCW GP. Today we have confirmation. During last week’s Countryman debut head of MINI worldwide Peter Schwarzenbauer seemed to indicate that a new...
MINI’s 5th Model Confirmed as Electric MINI
We’re getting closer to an all electric MINI. While this is good news for some, it means that the Superleggera and Rocketman (both deeply loved concepts within the MINI community) are likely...
The Wait is Over – The MINI Countryman Debuts Next Week in LA
The MINI Countryman is finally here. After months of anticipation MINI will be showing the Countryman for the first time publicly at the 2016 LA Auto Show beginning next week. MotoringFile will...
Photo Gallery – MINI at SEMA 2016
MINI USA’s booth at SEMA this year focused on (as you could guess) its high performance sub-brand JCW. Star of the show was the new for 2017 MINI Clubman JCW. Alongside was...
MINI to Launch Electric MINI in 2019 Followed by More Hybrids
BMW has once again confirmed its commitment to a fully electric MINI, this time giving us a clear time-frame. In its 3rd quarter earnings statement Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of...