In-Depth: 2017 Countryman Cooper S E Hybrid
The long awaited and highly anticipated MINI plugin hybrid is here in the form of the 2017 Countryman Cooper S E Hybrid. Yup it’s a mouthful so for the time being we’re...
2017 MINI Countryman – The Technical Specifications
It’s big. Yes the new Countryman is a full 7 inches longer than its predecessor. It’s also heavier with the average weight gain across models around 350 lbs. Yet it’s faster overall...
First Video: 2017 MINI Countryman
The photos and specs are here. But there’s no better way to get a feel for the new Countryman than seeing it in motion. For a quick recap here are the 14...
The 14 Things You Need to Know about the 2017 MINI Countryman
Just want the facts of the new Countryman without the dry press release? We’ve culled through the massive press released to give you what we think are the 14 most important facts...
When Will the 2017 Countryman Be Released? TODAY.
The 2017 Countryman has been pushed back. As much as MINI are desperate to get it on dealer lots (reportedly it’s a dramatic improvement over the existing car) they’ve had their hands...
Confirmed: The MINI Countryman Hybrid
The new MINI Countryman Hybrid is one of the worst secrets the brand has had for years. We’ve been telling you the details of the powertrain and the even the branding of...
MINI USA Sales Down 20% for June
The demand for large cars over smaller fuel efficient ones continues to have a major impact on MINI sales. It’s both evident in sales being down but the Countryman six years deep...
Dakar Day 6: MINI Mired in 4th with Sebastian Loeb Still Lead
MINI’s Al-Attiyah and Baumel are currently sitting in fourth place with Hirvonen maintaining seventh. Unfortunately bad continues to hamper the Dakar with weather conditions reducing the final leg distance. The one spot...
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...
VW’s Dirty Diesel Secret & What it Means to BMW & MINI
VW USA’s diesel scandal has shaken the auto industry. With numbers like $19B in potential fines and 11M cars affected, it’s easy to see why. But just how bad is it and...