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Refreshed MINI Wins a Autonis Design Award

Official release: It’s a small car but you just can’t miss it. Expressive visual appeal and an exceptionally large number of customisation options simply turn the MINI 3 door, MINI 5 door...

Sep 22, 18Sep 27, 18

F66 MINI Cooper (ICE)

Could BMW Kill the MINI 3 Door Hatch?

Could BMW kill the iconic MINI 3 door hatch? The one that is based on the very origins of the brand? Sources are telling us that there are some within BMW that...

Sep 10, 18Sep 10, 18

3rd Gen MINI Cooper | 2014-2024

MINI USA to Simplify Ordering and Lower Costs for 2019 MINIs

With lower costs and simplifying order in mind, MINI USA is making big changes to the way it offers its cars. The company has focused on simplifying the order process and increasing...

Feb 19, 18Feb 20, 18

Accessories

MINI USA Releases MINI Remote Engine Starter Retrofit Kit

Just in time for winter MINI USA has finally(1) released a MINI remote engine starter kit (REnS) for select models. The system utilizes the MINI’s existing keys and is activated by three...

Dec 20, 16Dec 20, 16

Official News R56 Two-Door Hardtop

MINI Introduces ‘Lambo Doors” Option

Official April 1st Release: With the new equipment option “Scissor Doors”, the British brand is now making it easier for customers to squeeze their MINI into even the tightest of parking spaces....

Apr 1, 16

F56 Two-Door Hardtop JCW Reviews

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...

Dec 14, 15Mar 29, 17

F56 Two-Door Hardtop MINI In the Press

Car and Driver Long-term MINI Update

All good automotive press will at some point conduct long-term testing and provide updates. Car and Driver has an [update](http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2014-mini-cooper-s-hardtop-long-term-update-review) on their 2014 Cooper S.

Dec 23, 14Dec 24, 14

F56 Two-Door Hardtop Opinion Sales

Opinion: A Tricky Year for the F56 and MINI USA

When I am not recording [White Roof Radio](itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whiteroofradio.com-mini-cooper/id77840861?mt=2) or writing posts for MotoringFile, I work for a [healthcare technology company](http://www.trinitypharmasolutions.com) doing product management, business development and commercial operations consulting. As such, some...

Dec 22, 14Dec 22, 14

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop F57 Convertible F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 F61 Paceman MINI Concept Cars MINI In the Press Rocketman

MINI’s Five Superhero Cars Strategy Clarified

Unfortunately, we don’t have the details of MINI’s strategy in that regard, but words from Peter Schwarzenbauer – left on this picture and BMW AG Board Member – reported yesterday by [Automotive...

Nov 27, 14

F56 Two-Door Hardtop MINI In the Press

Parallel Parking World Record in a F56

I always see myself as good parallel parker but every time I watch one of Han Yue’s parking job, I am put to shame, as must be the rest of the world....

Nov 23, 14Nov 23, 14