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

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

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
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All-new Mini Cooper: reborn icon launches with SE electric hot hatch

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
Mini Bulldog Racing Edition revealed as track-focused N24 special

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

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
Used Mini Cooper S (Mk3, F55/F56/F57, 2013-present) review and buyer’s guide

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

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

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 AC Schnitzer JCW review 

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 John Cooper Works refreshed for 2019

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 – a modern-day Mini 1275GT?
Mini’s latest retro limited-edition car will only be available in France
5 Oct 2018
New facelifted Mini for 2018

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 

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
New Mini Convertible drops in, drops its top

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

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
New Mini Cooper SD launched

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
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 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
New Mini prices and specs

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