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MINI Cooper Quality: How the Brand Went From Dead Last to Top 5 in Reliability

Aug 18, 25Aug 19, 25

For years MINI carried a reputation that was equal parts thrill and headache. On one hand, the cars topped “fun-to-drive” lists with their go kart handling and cheeky style. On the other,...

MINI USA’s Pat McKenna (Part 1): BMW Films, Early MINIs & Steve Jobs Feedback on Design

In part one of our final interview, we talk with MINI USA Head of Product & Marketing, Pat McKenna, about his early years at BMW, which included the legendary BMW Films. We...

Nov 25, 24Dec 6, 24

R59 Roadster

The Last R59 MINI Roadsters Are Being Made As We Speak

Sources at the plant have confirmed that today will mark the end of production for the MINI Roadster (R59). The last batch of six will go down the line throughout the day...

Apr 21, 15Apr 21, 15

R58 Coupe R59 Roadster

The Last Day to Order the MINI Coupe & Roadster Just Weeks Away

If you’re interested in a MINI Coupe and Roadster your last chance to order is coming up fast. More specifically we’ve been told that day will be approximately April 1st depending on...

Mar 2, 15Mar 2, 15

MINI In the Press MINI Superleggera R58 Coupe R59 Roadster

What’s Next After the Coupe and Roadster Are Gone?

[MINI confirmed](https://www.motoringfile.com/2015/02/13/the-coupe-and-the-roadster-turn-into-the-final-straight/) earlier this month that the R58 Coupe and R59 Roadster will end their production run in the coming months. The question that came to mind when the news broke was...

Mar 1, 15Mar 1, 15

Official News Production R58 Coupe R59 Roadster

Official: MINI Coupe and Roadster to End Production This Year

What was just a whisper a couple of months ago, is now a reality. Today MINI is announcing the impending end of production for the R58 Coupe and R59 Roadster. As you...

Feb 13, 15Feb 13, 15

Awards Official News R55 | 2009 to 2014 R56 MINI Cooper (2006 - 2014) R57 Convertible R58 Coupe R59 Roadster R60 | 2010-2016 R61 Paceman

BMW and MINI Engines Earn Engine of the Year Awards

Official Release: Two class wins in this year’s competition have boosted the BMW Group’s cache of titles acquired in the prestigious International Engine of the Year Award. The two latest accolades go...

Jun 25, 14

R57 Convertible R58 Coupe R59 Roadster R60 | 2010-2016 R61 Paceman

2015 MINI Model Year Changes: Exterior

While MINI has introduced an entirely new car in the F56, there are still a handful of models on the older and not necessarily out of date RXX platform. In order to...

May 30, 14May 30, 14

R56 MINI Cooper (2006 - 2014) R57 Convertible R58 Coupe R59 Roadster R60 | 2010-2016 R61 Paceman

Chinese Company Launches Aftermarket Navigation System for the MINI

The words Chinese and aftermarket don’t conjure up positive thoughts typically. And while we’re still not sure if what we see above is a quality piece of software and hardware engineering, it’s...

Apr 29, 14Apr 29, 14

R56 MINI Cooper (2006 - 2014) R57 Convertible R58 Coupe R59 Roadster R60 | 2010-2016 R61 Paceman

Exclusive: All R5X Models to Get Halo LED Foglights for 2015

According to MINI US product managers, all current R5X MINI models will get the same LED fog lights that debuted this week on the Countryman. Furthermore the Paceman will also receive all...

Apr 16, 14

MotoringFile Garage R59 Roadster Reviews

MotoringFile’s Longterm JCW Roadster For Sale

When our long term cars test cars go back to MINI they get washed, waxed, refurbished and sold to a new owner. And during this process we lose track of where the...

Apr 14, 14Apr 19, 24