Rumor: Next Generation MINI to Feature Both Three & Four Cylinder Engines
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...
Could A BMW & Toyota Partnership Result in the Rocketman Being Produced?
Big news out of Munich today as BMW announces a deeper strategic partnership with Toyota. Specifically, this strategic partnership will focus on four major areas: Fuel Cell Systems A “future sports vehicle”...
Possible MINI SpaceBox Mule Spotted
Autoblog has some seemingly innocuous spy shots of a MINI mule in R60 garb. There’s a chance it’s actually a test mule for MINI’s upcoming Spacebox concept, also known as the Traveller....
Rumor: Next Generation MINIs to Offer 8 or 9 Speed Auto
Ever since the six speed Aisin automatic was introduced in the Cooper for the 2005 model year, MINI fans have been waiting for something better. We can now confirm that something better...
Rumor: MINI Plant Oxford Facing Possible Labor Strike
The Telegraph is reporting that workers at the MINI Plant Oxford are at odds with parent company BMW over pay increases and other issues. The former Rover facility hasn’t gone on strike...
MINI Paceman Re-named as the Countryman Coupe
We’ve known for awhile that MIIN was looking to re-name the Paceman but until now we’ve not hear anything specific about the name. We theorized that MINI could go with something as...
Rumor: New MINI JCW GP to be Released in Late 2012
Six years after the limited edition JCW GP, MINI has yet to eclipse the power, prestige and pedigree. Since then, MINI hasn’t produced anything like it. Finished in Italy at Bertone —...
Rumor: BMW to Revive the Triumph Brand
We’re experiencing some serious déjà vu here at MotoringFile headquarters. We reported as far back as early 2006 that BMW had plans for the Triumph brand. At the time it was for...
BMW Bidding to Buy Saab to Bolster MINI?
According to Germany’s Autobilde (via Autoblog) BMW is one of 6-7 firms in the running to by the Saab brand. Why would a successful company like BMW want to own one of...
Rumor: BMW Set to Terminate Prodrive Relationship
Autosport is reporting that MINI is set terminate its relationship with Prodrive and take over the WRC team going forward. Here’s an excerpt from Autosport: >The BMW Group is expected to terminate...