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Top 10 Most Fun-To-Drive Cars Under $30,000
The threat of fully autonomous driving is, realistically, decades away. We want to celebrate the fun of driving while we still can, but we also want to do it on a budget.
Who Makes MINI Cooper and Where Are MINI Coopers Made?
Is it British or German?
BMW Might Make Minis for Export in China
China’s Great Wall Motors may build the cars.
The Short List: Top 5 Most Fun Low-Horsepower Cars
Driving fun can be had with dramatically fewer ponies and here’s the proof.
Small Car, Big City: Driving a Vintage Mini Through the Streets of London
They may be over 20 years old now, but there’s no better car for Downtown London than an Old Mini.
7 Interesting Cars Built at the MINI Oxford Plant
MINI currently makes all its cars except the Countryman here, but the plant has an interesting and diverse history.
Poll: MINI Cooper S Hardtop or Ford Fiesta ST?
Which hot hatch is better?
2016 MINI Cooper S Clubman vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Surprisingly similar in some aspects, yet still completely different in others, these two hatches take different approaches to a common goal.
Land Rover Defender Going Out of Production
Production of this legendary off-road vehicle is set to end in January.
Top 10 New Cars to Buy if You Love Retro Things
If you want old-school looks with modern performance, these cars are for you.
MINI Cooper Recalled Over Airbag Issue
MINI is recalling its older Cooper and Cooper S models for a possible airbag issue.
MINI Cooper Starring in Upcoming Pixels Movie
The MINI Cooper will be heading back to the big screen, taking on an unlikely role.
Aluminum Turbos Save Weight, Money
Weight is the mortal enemy of performance and efficiency. One of the most effective ways of increasing a vehicle’s fuel economy and improving its driving dynamics is to cut unnecessary mass. Every component is fair game for optimization, including turbochargers.
2015 MINI JCW Hardtop Makes World Debut in Detroit
This morning at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, MINI took the covers off the newest member of the high-performance MINI family. Meet the 2015 John Cooper Works Hardtop, which features a more powerful engine, sporty suspension and enhanced aerodynamics.
Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2015 Announced
Each year, WardsAuto evaluates and determines its top 10 best engines and this year, its editors evaluated 37 all-new or improved powertrains before choosing its favorites.
JCW Tuning Announces New MINI Cooper Accessories
MINI and John Cooper Works Tuning just unveiled its lineup of accessories for the new Cooper.
EPA Makes BMW Correct MINI Fuel-Economy Figures
Hyundai and Ford aren’t the only manufacturers that have been forced to revise their fuel-economy scores. Now BMW is joining this hall of shame.
MINI Take the States: Wrap Up
I tagged along for a two legs of MINI Takes the States, an epic cross-country road rally that’s put on by the company. I participated in just two sections of this continent-spanning trip, but that was still enough for me to experience four Midwestern states and some 700 miles of America. But there’s much more…
MINI Takes the States: Chicago to Cleveland
Today we leave the Windy City and point our MINIs east, hoping to land in Cleveland, Ohio sometime before dinner. Cue the “Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video” on YouTube…
MINI Takes the States: St. Louis to Chicago
MINI Takes the States, a bi-annual cross-country road rally is in full swing, with hundreds of rabid Cooper enthusiasts participating in events at diverse locations across this great land. We’re tagging along for a couple legs of this epic trip and tweeting all the way.
Join us for MINI Takes the States
Once again MINI and its legions of enthusiasts are going all the way, traversing the US of A by driving from sea to shining sea. The iconic British brand is celebrating summer with a cross-country road trip and you’re invited to participate.
Small Cars Struggle in Latest IIHS Crash Testing
Only one compact out of a dozen earned a “good” rating in the latest round of testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with the small overlap crash test proving difficult to protect against.
2015 MINI 4 Door Unveiled
The MINI family continues its refresh, with the new 4 Door introduced today.
LEGO MINI Cooper is the Ultimate Collectible
Love Legos? Love MINI? You’re gonna love this.
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