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Is the Mini Countryman Suitable for a Small Family?

The MINI vehicles’ reliability has been getting better and better over the last few years and that's good to know if you’re in the market for a pre-owned model. You just had a child and are thinking about a Countryman because you love the English brand, but need more space?
Pre-owned vehicles
Does the MINI Cooper Have a Good Engine?

Whether it’s a 3-door , a 5-door , or even a convertible , the current-generation MINI Cooper (2014-present) is undoubtedly one of the most exciting vehicles you can drive, at least if you know what you’re getting into! With its small proportions, its limited cargo space, its peculiar ergonomics and …
Pre-owned vehicles
Affordable Pre-Owned Cars That Are Also Fun to Drive

Not everyone sees the pleasure of driving the same way. Incidentally, a vehicle with a price tag deemed reasonable by one buyer can be too expensive for another’s budget. Fair enough, so let’s say you’re looking for an exciting pre-owned car that will put a smile on your face without …
Classic Cars
Mini Shorty: When the Classic Mini Isn’t Mini Enough

Ever heard of the Mini Shorty? This model does not officially exist. Rather, it’s the nickname given to the original Morris Mini by fans who deem it too big and wanted to do something about it. The result is almost cartoon-like, as evidenced by some of the examples that are …
Test Drives
2022 MINI Cooper: Refreshed and More Mature

The MINI is an electrifying little car, especially in John Cooper Works trim. And since 2020 it’s just plain electric, what with the addition of the zero-emission Cooper SE . It’s a major shift for a brand so steeped in history, yet only the beginning: the last model with a …
News
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MINI Aceman Concept Foreshadows Super-Cool EV Crossover

The new MINI EV concept we’ve been promised for 2022 made its debut on Tuesday night. It’s called Aceman (not to be confused with the late Paceman ) and it looks more like a design study than a pre-production model. This cool and colourful crossover presents a new design language …
News
MINI Has a Fun Way of Dealing With Long Delivery Times

Due to a number of problems in the supply chain, automakers have to deal with long delivery times for several of their models, causing plenty of frustration among consumers. Some are offering incentives or alternatives of various kinds to those who would like to get behind the wheel of a …
News
MINI Clubman Dropped From Canadian Lineup

MINI ’s 2023 models have arrived, but there’s one omission: the MINI Clubman . You know, the one with barn doors instead of a conventional rear liftgate. The company has indeed decided to axe the quirky compact as the lineup continues to evolve. “Fully aware of customer demand and market …
News
MINI Stops Making Manual Cars, Jacks up Prices for 2023

There’s not a week that goes by without hearing about some automaker that has to make tough choices due to parts shortages. This time it’s MINI . Blaming supply chain-related issues, the company has decided to temporarily stop building cars equipped with a manual transmission, prioritizing production of automatic models …
Electric
Next Electric MINI to Have Its Own Platform, Likely Bigger Battery

The next-generation MINI Cooper is coming and, just like the current model, it will be available with a choice of internal combustion or electric power . The difference this time is that the car has been developed to offer an electric variant from the outset. In fact, the latter will …
New Models
This is the Next-Gen MINI Cooper You Weren’t Supposed to See

Fresh from a significant update for the 2022 model year, the MINI Cooper is already looking at the next generation. Camouflaged prototypes have been spotted on a few occasions, but this time the car has been fully exposed. To be clear, we’re still talking about a prototype (of what appears …
News
Three Used Cars With Unusual Turn Signal Problems

In partnership with Otogo.ca When was the last time you checked if your car’s headlights, taillights and turn indicators were working properly? Many motorists take them for granted and never even think about them ... until one day they find themselves practically invisible and pulled over on the side of …
Videos
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Test Drive: The 2018 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman

The Mini is not so mini anymore. Graeme decides if that's a good thing or not. For more stories about the 2018 Mini Clubman, hit the link - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/mini/clubman/2018/ To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV show schedule - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/motoring-tv/schedule/ Check out our website …
Episodes
Motoring TV 2005 Episode 4

Challenge Bibendum 2005 Mini Ragtop Health of tires becomes obvious in wet and wintry weather Volvo 3CC How disc brakes work Quit blaming the car for air pollution.
Motoring TV
MOTORING TV: Compact Crossover of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held its 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Compact Crossover category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
Super Bowl
2016 Super Bowl : MINI Clubman

Serena Williams and a cast of characters defy labels in this Super Bowl ad for Mini.
Video Reviews
Two-Minute Test Drive: Mini Cooper S Roadster vs. go-kart

You've no doubt heard the comparison at least a few times: The Mini Cooper handles like a go-kart. A man who's familiar with go-karts, having raced them for years, Russ Bond decided to put the comparison to bed with a head-to-head featuring the Mini Cooper S Roadster and a Jonak …
Video Reviews
Test Drive: 2015 Mini Cooper

When Mini fans learned that the third-gen car would be bigger than its predecessor, there was certainly some shock. "Well, take a chill pill, folks," Graeme Fletcher says, "because the increase in size is good for interior space but it does absolutely nothing to detract from the little car that …
Video Reviews
Test Drive: 2015 Mini Cooper S 5-Door

The Mini brand continues to grow—both literally and figuratively—culminating in this: The 2015 Mini 5-Door. While not as large as the Countryman, the newest Mini model adds a pair of rear doors and a decent-sized trunk to its cutesy image. On this edition of Test Drive, Graeme Fletcher has a …