While it isn’t as nimble or as agile as the MINI Hatch, the MINI Countryman Mk1 does share many elements of its smaller sibling’s fun-to-drive handling qualities All of the engines are good fits for ...

The additional ratio is there to help with fuel economy on the motorway, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Enabling acceleration without torque interruption, a higher degree of shift comfort, ...

The MINI Countryman Mk1 has good resale values, which does have the knock-on effect of meaning it can be a bit pricier to buy than a like-for-like alternative with weaker residuals. Running costs are ...

Unfortunately the automatic gearbox options in the MINI Countryman vary depending on the year of manufacturer and the engine fitted. However, versions fitted with 6-speed or 8-speed automatic ...

Mini has announced that the Hardtop and Convertible models will receive a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission option with a new electronically controlled shifter. The new transmission, according ...

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 world of automatic transmissions is dominated today by the brilliant ZF 8-Speed gearbox. It's being used on every BMW model throughout the German company's line-up, excepting the M models that ...