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Mini Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53): review, specs and buying guide
Mini evo 25
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Mini Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53): review, specs and buying guide

The R50 Mini Cooper captured all the fun of the original with excellent dynamics and a charming design, making it one of our top 25 cars of the last 2…
21 Feb 2024
The new Mini Cooper S is the last of its kind
Mini Cooper S – front
News

The new Mini Cooper S is the last of its kind

The Mini's final outing as a combustion-engined hatch is being led by a 201bhp, 150mph Cooper S
7 Feb 2024
Mini Cooper S review
Mini Cooper S 2022 – front tracking
In-depth reviews

Mini Cooper S review

The F56-generation Cooper S doesn't quite live up to its billing as a truly involving hot hatch, but there's still plenty to like
7 Dec 2023
Cooper Car Company 75 2023 review – £110,000 Mini Cooper S driven
Cooper Car Company 75 2023 review
Reviews

Cooper Car Company 75 2023 review – £110,000 Mini Cooper S driven

The limited-edition Cooper S ‘75’ combines the best of old and new in the ultimate road and track day Mini package
22 Sep 2023
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All-new Mini Cooper: reborn icon launches with SE electric hot hatch
Mini Cooper - front
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All-new Mini Cooper: reborn icon launches with SE electric hot hatch

The Mini as we know it has been reinvented for the electric age, headed by a 215bhp Cooper SE version
1 Sep 2023

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Mini Bulldog Racing Edition revealed as track-focused N24 special
Mini Bulldog Racing Edition
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Mini Bulldog Racing Edition revealed as track-focused N24 special

Nürburg-based Bulldog Racing celebrates its N24 success with a unique Mini John Cooper Works
23 Aug 2023
Mini Cooper review
Mini – 3dr front tracking
In-depth reviews

Mini Cooper review

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough
22 Aug 2023
All-electric Mini Cooper SE Convertible debuts as first drop-top EV
Mini Cooper S E Convertible – nose
News

All-electric Mini Cooper SE Convertible debuts as first drop-top EV

The electric Mini Cooper SE can now be ordered with a folding fabric roof in limited numbers
14 Feb 2023
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Used Mini Cooper S (Mk3, F55/F56/F57, 2013-present) review and buyer’s guide
 Mini Cooper S Mk3
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Used Mini Cooper S (Mk3, F55/F56/F57, 2013-present) review and buyer’s guide

Bigger, but slightly less brawny, the third-generation Mini Cooper S is still an entertaining hot hatch
29 Jan 2022
Updated 2021 Mini John Cooper Works revealed
2021 Mini JCW revealed - front cornering
News

Updated 2021 Mini John Cooper Works revealed

Mini’s performance model gets a light refresh, but few mechanical upgrades
21 Apr 2021
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All-electric Mini John Cooper Works in the works
All-electric Mini John Cooper Works front 3/4
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All-electric Mini John Cooper Works in the works

Mini is to expand its EV range with a future hot JCW model, making it one of the first ‘real’ EV hot hatchbacks
2 Dec 2020
Mini John Cooper Works review
Mini John Cooper Works hatch 2019 facelift pan
Reviews

Mini John Cooper Works review

The JCW is certainly fast and relatively sophisticated for a hot hatch but it’s doesn’t quite have the fun factor of its chief rival
25 Jul 2019
Mini AC Schnitzer JCW review
Mini JCW AC - nose
News

Mini AC Schnitzer JCW review

Schnitzer’s upgrades add some useful verve to the standard JCW, but doesn’t affect its overall character
21 Apr 2019
Mini Cooper video review
MY18 Mini Cooper hatch - front
Reviews

Mini Cooper video review

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough
12 Mar 2019
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Mini John Cooper Works refreshed for 2019
Mini JCW 2019 - nose
News

Mini John Cooper Works refreshed for 2019

New cleaner-breathing JCW models meet the latest emissions regulations; performance unchanged
18 Dec 2018
Mini Cooper S GT Edition – a modern-day Mini 1275GT?
Mini Cooper S GT Edition - front
News

Mini Cooper S GT Edition – a modern-day Mini 1275GT?

Mini’s latest retro limited-edition car will only be available in France
5 Oct 2018
Mini 1499GT review
Mini 1499GT - Front
Reviews

Mini 1499GT review

Based on the basic Mini One, this limited edition hatch has real credibility
5 Apr 2018
New facelifted Mini for 2018
Mini Cooper facelift - front quarter
News

New facelifted Mini for 2018

New LED headlights, Union Jack rear lights and an optional dual-clutch transmission constitute the Mini Cooper’s mid-life refresh
15 Jan 2018
Mini John Cooper Works Dakar rally competitors launched
News

Mini John Cooper Works Dakar rally competitors launched

The Mini John Cooper Works buggy and rally car will attack the Dakar with 335bhp 3.0-litre engines.
22 Nov 2017
Mini John Cooper Works Convertible review
Reviews

Mini John Cooper Works Convertible review

We've been slightly disappointed with the current Mini John Cooper Works, but does some open-top motoring make up for its shortcomings
2 May 2016
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Mini Cooper & Cooper S Convertible review
Reviews

Mini Cooper & Cooper S Convertible review

Drop-top image may not be to all tastes, but Mini's latest convertible is as good to drive as the hatch
29 Feb 2016
New Mini Convertible drops in, drops its top
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New Mini Convertible drops in, drops its top

Latest convertible gets a fully-automatic roof, customisation options and a stiffened structure. Makes debut in Tokyo
29 Oct 2015
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Mini Cooper S review - more dynamic than the Fiesta ST?
2014 Mini Cooper S front cornering
Reviews

Mini Cooper S review - more dynamic than the Fiesta ST?

The third-gen Mini Cooper S is now in the UK. Can it compete with the best small hot hatchbacks?
28 Sep 2015
New MINI hatchback review
Mini Cooper S front
Reviews

New MINI hatchback review

Fashionable supermini retains its sense of fun, with improved practicality and economy
20 Aug 2015
New MINI hatchback review
Mini Cooper S front
Mini Mini hatchback

New MINI hatchback review

Fashionable supermini retains its sense of fun, with improved practicality and economy
20 Aug 2015
Mini Challenge 210 review, prices, specs and 0-60 time
Reviews

Mini Challenge 210 review, prices, specs and 0-60 time

Limited-edition model offers JCW-level thrills, but the price is hard to stomach
9 May 2015
2015 Mini Cooper S v John Cooper Works, pricing and spec
Mini Cooper John Cooper Works
Features

2015 Mini Cooper S v John Cooper Works, pricing and spec

evo spoke to the new Mini JCW's project director to see what separates the hottest Mini from its lesser brethren
22 Jan 2015
Mini Cooper SD 5-door review and pictures
Reviews

Mini Cooper SD 5-door review and pictures

Mini hatchback gains an extra pair of door. But have the dynamics remained intact?
1 Jan 2015
New Mini Cooper SD launched
Mini Cooper SD specs, pictures and UK prices
News

New Mini Cooper SD launched

Mini has launched the new 167bhp diesel Mini Cooper SD, as well as the basic 1.2-litre petrol-engined One. Details here
11 Jun 2014
Mini Superleggera Vision sports car
Mini Superleggera Vision sports car concept unveiled
News

Mini Superleggera Vision sports car

Mini has revealed a new two-seater sports car concept, called the Superleggera Vision, at the Villa d’Este concours. Pictures and details here.
27 May 2014
Mini Cooper gallery
Mini Cooper at the Monte Carlo Rally: 50th anniversary
News

Mini Cooper gallery

Can you believe it is more than 50 years since the Mini Cooper won the Monte Carlo Rally? Here's a gallery for your enjoyment
24 Jan 2014
Mini John Cooper Works GP (R56, 2013 - 2014) review
Mini John Cooper Works GP review: Best of 2013
Reviews

Mini John Cooper Works GP (R56, 2013 - 2014) review

We review Mini's fastest ever car, the mk2 John Cooper Works GP hot hatch, on road and track
19 Dec 2013
New Mini prices and specs
New 2014 Mini Cooper S yellow
News

New Mini prices and specs

The new 2014 Mini gets adjustable dampers, weight-saving tech, new turbo engines and a rev-matching manual gearbox, and it's bigger too
20 Nov 2013
Mini Cooper SD diesel review, price and specs
Mini Cooper SD red and black
Reviews

Mini Cooper SD diesel review, price and specs

We try the new Mini Cooper SD range, a brisk BMW diesel engine used in every mini, from hatchback to coupe, roadster to Paceman
16 Aug 2013