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The Mini Cooper Five-Door Has 201 HP and More Legroom

The Mini Cooper Five-Door Has 201 HP and More Legroom

The slightly longer companion to the three-door hatch has arrived.

By Christopher Smith Jun 11 2024

New Mini Cooper JCW Will Race at This Year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring

New Mini Cooper JCW Will Race at This Year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring

The next-generation Mini Cooper John Cooper Works makes its first appearance in this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring race.

By Anthony Alaniz May 19 2024

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The 2025 Mini Cooper S Costs $33,195 and Doesn't Have a Manual

The 2025 Mini Cooper S Costs $33,195 and Doesn't Have a Manual

The latest Mini arrives in the US with 201 horsepower and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

By Christopher Smith Mar 26 2024

2025 Mini Cooper Gets A Turbo-Four With 201 HP

2025 Mini Cooper Gets A Turbo-Four With 201 HP

Not sold on the electric versions? The stylish hatch now has three- and four-cylinder power.

By Adrian Padeanu Feb 6 2024

We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went For Manuals In 2023

We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went For Manuals In 2023

While the manual transmission is not a popular option in the big scheme of things, it seems to have found a comfortable niche.

By Chris Perkins Jan 17 2024

The New Mini Cooper Hatch Still Has Five Doors And A Gas Engine

The New Mini Cooper Hatch Still Has Five Doors And A Gas Engine

It looks ready to lose the camo and show its final design.

By Adrian Padeanu Nov 23 2023

Mini Says Fun Performance Cars Won't Die In The Electric Era

Mini Says Fun Performance Cars Won't Die In The Electric Era

The John Cooper Works badge will live on with EVs.

By Jeff Perez Nov 10 2023

See 10 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of October 9, 2023

See 10 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of October 9, 2023

The highlights this week include looks at the Chevy Corvette ZR-1, Porsche Boxster EV, VW Golf GTI, and BMW i5 Touring.

By Chris Bruce Oct 14 2023

Mini Cooper Hardtop And Convertible Spied Testing With Combustion Engines

Mini Cooper Hardtop And Convertible Spied Testing With Combustion Engines

Look for them to debut next year as 2025 models.

By Chris Bruce Oct 11 2023

Classic Mini Converted To Racing Sim With Working Gauges, Wheel, Pedals

Classic Mini Converted To Racing Sim With Working Gauges, Wheel, Pedals

It's a replica of the blue Mini Cooper used in the 1969 version of The Italian Job, and it's for sale.

By Christopher Smith Oct 5 2023

Mini Teases Cooper And Countryman EVs Before September 1 Debut

Mini Teases Cooper And Countryman EVs Before September 1 Debut

The Mini Cooper EV will only be front-wheel drive at launch, and the Countryman will be available with all-wheel drive.

By Chris Bruce Aug 28 2023

Mini Cooper EV Spy Photos Catch John Cooper Works Trim With Sporty Upgrades

Mini Cooper EV Spy Photos Catch John Cooper Works Trim With Sporty Upgrades

It has a deeper front splitter, more pronounced side sills, and a roof spoiler.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 10 2023

See 13 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of July 17, 2023

See 13 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of July 17, 2023

The highlights this week include an uncamouflaged Ford F-150, the Hyundai Santa Fe, Mini Aceman, and Land Rover Defender SVX.

By Chris Bruce Jul 21 2023

New Mini Cooper Cabin Revealed: Minimal Design, Massive Round Screen

New Mini Cooper Cabin Revealed: Minimal Design, Massive Round Screen

There are a few physical controls beneath the screen.

By Chris Bruce Jul 19 2023

Mini Cooper EV Spied In John Cooper Works Trim For First Time

Mini Cooper EV Spied In John Cooper Works Trim For First Time

It has some more aggressive body parts than the less sporty variants on the way.

By Chris Bruce Jul 18 2023

2024 Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition Price Starts At $46,295

2024 Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition Price Starts At $46,295

Only 999 will be built, and production starts in the fall.

By Christopher Smith Jun 21 2023

Next-Gen Mini Cooper Hardtop Five-Door Rendered Based On First Spy Shots

Next-Gen Mini Cooper Hardtop Five-Door Rendered Based On First Spy Shots

It should borrow styling cues from the three-door version.

By Anthony Alaniz May 26 2023

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of May 22

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of May 22

The highlights this week include the Lotus Type 133, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Aston Martin Vantage, and Cadillac Escalade IQ.

By Chris Bruce May 26 2023

New Mini Cooper S Spied On Nurburgring With Massive Center Exhaust

New Mini Cooper S Spied On Nurburgring With Massive Center Exhaust

Those taillights at the back aren't final.

By Angel Sergeev May 24 2023

Mini Recalls 98,000 Cooper Hardtop, Clubman Models For Fire Risk

Mini Recalls 98,000 Cooper Hardtop, Clubman Models For Fire Risk

A combination of water and salt could cause the footwell control module to corrode and short circuit.

By Anthony Alaniz May 22 2023

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of May 8

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of May 8

The highlights this week include the Toyota Tacoma, five-door Mini Cooper, Chevy Tahoe, and Ford Expedition

By Chris Bruce May 12 2023

Next-Gen Mini Cooper EV Interior Spy Photos Show Large Round Center Screen

Next-Gen Mini Cooper EV Interior Spy Photos Show Large Round Center Screen

A round screen isn't new for Mini, but this is bigger and it appears to be the only one.

By Christopher Smith May 9 2023

Mini Cooper Hardtop Five-Door Spied Looking Ready For Production

Mini Cooper Hardtop Five-Door Spied Looking Ready For Production

The extra doors give the five-door a bit more utility.

By Chris Bruce May 8 2023

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of April 3

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of April 3

The highlights this week include the upcoming electric Mini, Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain, and the Porsche Macan EV interior.

By Chris Bruce Apr 7 2023

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