Exclusive: MINI to Offer Dual Clutch Transmission for 2018 Models
Awhile back we told you about a DCT rumor we had heard from several sources over the past year. While we still hadn’t confirmed it at the time, it was strong enough...
MINIUSA Launches the MINI Convertible Configurator
The day has arrived to exercise your clicking fingers and think of spring. Yes you can now officially build your own MINI convertible on MINIUSA.com. Pricing is all there (announced yesterday) along...
World Premier: MINI JCW Convertible
One of my favorite drives I’ve ever been on was across country in a JCW convertible – top down the entire way. It was a constant assault of everything that’s great about...
Rumor: MINI to Introduce Dual Clutch Transmission Option for 2017
We’ve been trying to get confirmation on this rumor for about six months with no luck. So we’re throwing it out there. While it doesn’t have the normal MotoringFile seal of approval...
World Premier: MINI Four Door Carbon Edition
A few weeks ago we broke the new of MINI’s latest limited production vehicle the Carbon Edition. Now MINI has officially taken the wraps off of the black on black on black...
MF Review: A Week with the 2016 MINI JCW Manual
We love manuals here at MF. But the 2016 JCW automatic stole our hearts on our recent New England road trip. Could the manual one-up it and once again prove that it...
Why MINI’s New 8 Speed Transmission is a Huge Step Forward
When BMW announced that it was sticking with the Aisin 6 speed transmission for the F56 MINI a couple of years ago, more than a few were surprised. While the Gen III...
Exclusive Roadmap Report: 2016 MINI Convertible
2016 will be a busy year for MINI with three products either debuting or hitting the market within a 12 month span. Yesterday we went into detail on the new Clubman and...
MINI Looking to Repeat in Wards Best Engine Competition
Ward’s Best Engine nominees are out and MINI is in the hunt with two engines this year – the JCW 2.0 4 cylinder and the 1.5L 3 Cylinder. Previous year’s winners are...
MINI Launches “Stay Open” The Global campaign for the New MINI Convertible
Official Release: The global marketing campaign “Stay Open” is about to get underway in time for the start of communications for the new MINI Convertible. The campaign will accompany the new MINI...