Mini USA announces the availability of a limited slip differential and an automatic transmission as new options for the 2005 Mini Cooper S. In addition, a number of product enhancements and price ...

The all-new, third-generation 2014 MINI Cooper three-door hatchback--now called "Hardtop" by MINI--sports a longer nose, a new 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, and an interior that at last cleans up ...

Sad but true: Less than 10 percent of all vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada have manual transmissions. Yet Mini's performance-oriented S model has always bucked the trend. While the standard Cooper ...

The John Cooper Works (JCW) MINI lineup will all get a revised 1.6-liter engine based on its predecessor with performance numbers being the same at 208-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. While that may be ...

When the next generation of Minis start arriving next year, models with self-shifting gearboxes are expected to be the first mainstream models to harness GPS data to improve transmission performance.

The MINI 3 Door, 5 Door and Convertible models have gained a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for the 2018 model year. The new transmission promises speedier upshifts and improved fuel economy ...

Mini has temporarily stopped building cars equipped with a manual transmission due to supply chain-related issues. The company decided to prioritize production of automatic vehicles, which outsell ...

Modern drivers are faced with several options when deciding upon their ideal vehicle. These include gas or electric power, its drivetrain — be it a front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel ...