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F56 MINI Cooper S revealed in unofficial renders

Here’s some very finished looking 3D renders of the new F56 MINI Cooper S. They’ve been created by Humster 3D, who describe themselves as a 3D studio and online store. They also claim their virtual MINI has been created “using official references and descriptions with real units.” We suspect that means they’ve also seen the […]

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You’ll get your official look at the F56 MINI in LA

Even thought we’ve already seen the new MINI, its official debut is now expected to take place in November at the 2013 LA Auto Show. At least that’s the word from Sue McCarthy, MINI Australia product planner, who confirmed as much with The Motor Report this morning. McCarthy also indicated that Australian sales of the […]

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MINI officially responds to F56 spy pics

MINI has taken the unusual step of releasing an official statement in response to the spy shots of its new F56 Cooper S which spread around the interwebz on Tuesday: Aggressive and relentless papping is something British celebrities have had to learn to live with. Members of the Royal Family, as well as actors, footballers […]

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F56 MINI spied ahead of late year debut

Autocar brings us a series of images showing the 2014 MINI Cooper S with almost no disguise. It looks as though the two cars captured were on location for a photo shoot and this the first real opportunity we’ve had to see what the third generation MINI will look like. Restyled headlights appear to have […]

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F56 MINI to spawn 10 individual models

The third generation MINI (model code F56) will spawn 10 individual models according to Autocar. The bread and butter hatch will kick off proceedings for the versatile UKL1 platform in 2013. Joining the range, probably in 2014 or 2015, will be the Traveller (model name not confirmed). Known internally as the ‘Spacebox’, it will be […]

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2015 MINI JCW hatch – Australian pricing & specs

MINI Australia has released pricing and specification details for the new JCW hatch, which will go on sale locally later this month. And it is packed with standard kit! MINI JCW standard equipment (Australian market) 170kW/320Nm 2.0 litre four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo 18-inch light alloy wheels Dynamic Damper Control John Cooper Works Sports Seats LED headlights […]

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2015 MINI JCW details announced (official)

MINI UK has quickly responded to the overnight leak of information for the new John Cooper Works hatch by publishing a short press release. You can see that after the break, along with more 2560px images. In side profile the new JCW looks pretty good and dare we say it, we’re even starting to soften […]

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2015 MINI JCW details leaked

Apparently MINI is not set to release details on its new John Cooper Works model until next week, but Australian media has reportedly led the way in giving the world an early look at what is the fastest MINI ever made. Here’s the key stats: 2.0 litre turbocharged engine 170kW between 5200–6000rpm 320Nm of torque, […]

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Sadly the MINI JCW bodykit has been spied

We really want to like the new MINI. But we’re finding it pretty hard to do, visually anyway. Yes, it drives well, but its looks aren’t getting any better. In the past the John Cooper Works bodykit (aka JCW aero kit) has made a nice visual improvement over the regular Cooper S bodywork. But not […]

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MINI 5 door revealed

It’s got 72mm more interior length, 61mm more elbow and shoulder room, plus 15mm more headroom and an extra 67 litres of luggage space. Oh yeah, and five doors. It’s the first ever MINI 5 door. The usual models have been announced for the launch, meaning the new MINI 5 door can be ordered in […]

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Here comes the new MINI JCW

The F56 MINI John Cooper Works has just been photographed in testing at the Nürburgring. We already know the new Cooper S has a bit of spunk about it and while we’re not mad keen on the styling of the next JCW, we do think the 170kW+ offered by its 2.0 litre turbo four should […]

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MINI Clubman Concept revealed

MINI has released details for this new Clubman Concept prior to its launch at the Geneva Motor Show. Larger than the first-gen model and with four-proper doors, at last, the Clubman starts to make some real sense. How the F54 Clubman will sit alongside the Countryman we’re not too sure—will it be too similar in […]