Most Watched Videos of the Week: March 16 – 23, 2014

The Internet loves videos, and car enthusiasts love AutoGuide‘s videos.

The 2014 MINI Cooper S Hardtop is capturing the attention of our readers and car shoppers worldwide, with our review of the compact topping this week’s most watched videos list. Following that, luxury sedan shoppers are curious to see which diesel model stacks up from BMW and Audi while our first drive of our 2014 Car of the Year, the Mazda 3, garnered plenty of attention too.

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MINI Accessories Program Expands for 2014

MINI introduces its newest Cooper model this year and with it are plenty of new options and accessories.

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Guerlain Chicerit Crashes Attempting Record Jump

While attempting to set a new Guinness World Record, Guerlain Chicerit and his custom MINI suffered a terrifying crash.

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Most Watched Videos of the Week: March 9 – March 16, 2014

Each week, car shoppers worldwide tune into AutoGuide‘s videos to help make their purchasing decision easier.

For the past week, our most watched video is our comparison test between the 2014 Audi Q5 TDI and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 Bluetec. The battle of the luxury diesel crossovers could interest you if you’re in the market for one. In addition, American SUVs garnered plenty of attention with our 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe review. Lastly, sports car owners are wondering if all the changes to the 2014 MINI Cooper S are worth it.

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Guerlain Chicherit to Attempt Longest Car Ramp Jump

Driver Guerlain Chicherit will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for Longest Car Ramp Jump on March 16.

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MINI Coupe, Roadster and Paceman May Be Discontinued

Mini is considering ditching the hatchback-based Coupe and Roadster variants along with the Countryman-based Paceman model, to focus on a three-car strategy.

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MINI Clubman Concept Video, First Look

MINI revealed an intriguing design study at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The Clubman Concept hints at a future “higher class” automobile from the famous British brand.

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MINI Clubman 'Concept' Unwrapped in Genveva

Every vehicle seems to get bigger with each generation; it’s really news if something is lighter or more compact than its predecessor. Of course not even is MINI immune to this diabetic swelling; you could say it’s because they’re so sweet to drive. The company’s latest Hardtop is a good bit larger than its forebear. But the vehicle I’m standing next to takes the cake, and eats it all in one sitting.

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MINI Clubman Concept Gets Bigger, Adds Doors

MINI just revealed its Clubman concept before its auto show debut next week in Geneva.

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MINI Production to Expand Into Netherlands

Production of the new MINI hatchback will begin this summer in the Netherlands as BMW continues to expand production capacity beyond England.

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MINI Cooper Five-Door Spied Cold Weather Testing

MINI’s new five-door hatch was spied during cold weather testing this week.

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Most Read Car Reviews of the Week: February 9 – 16

The latest iteration of the classic MINI Cooper attracted the most attention on AutoGuide this past week. 

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2015 MINI John Cooper Works to Make 231-HP

The 2015 MINI John Cooper Works will share its powerplant with the BMW 225i Active Tourer, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 231 hp.

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MINI Lineup Shrinking to Five Models by 2020

Expect fewer MINI models to be available in the British automaker’s lineup when the brand enters its fourth generation.

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January 2014 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

Welcome to 2014! Apparently in Chinese Astrology it’s the year of the “wood horse” but let’s hope this timber pony can canter away and carry the auto industry to continuing sales success. Which brands drove away with buckets of cash and which ones took a tumble down the stairs? Let’s take a peek at last month’s showroom winners and losers.

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2014 MINI Cooper S Hardtop Review

When it comes to “cuteness” few cars can match the MINI Cooper. With its subcompact dimensions and cheerful styling this little guy is like a kitten in a teacup except it doesn’t hiss or scratch and it can’t infect you with toxoplasmosis.

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2014 MINI Cooper Price Jumps to $20,745
The 2014 MINI Cooper will cost you $250 more than last years model, coming in with an MSRP of $19,950 plus $795 destination charge.
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Next-Gen MINI Clubman Spied Cold Weather Testing

MINI is working on bringing a new Clubman model to market based on the new 2015 MINI Cooper, and our spy photographers snapped some pictures of the car cold weather testing. 

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Mini John Cooper Works Concept Video, First Look
Mini just revealed their high-performance John Cooper Works Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto show.

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MINI John Cooper Works Concept Defines Pint-Sized Performance
An all-new MINI is ready to be released but if sporty dynamics and a scrappy demeanor isn’t enough for you a high-performance John Cooper Works version of the car is under development. Not surprisingly the company revealed just such a design study on day one of the Detroit Auto Show.

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Most Watched Videos of the Week: December 29 – January 5, 2014

Cross-shopping sports cars? AutoGuide has you covered with its most watched video of the week, the 2013 Subaru BRZ vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison.

Or perhaps you’re in the market for a sporty and fun compact car? Our MINI Cooper S vs. Fiat 500C Abarth video will definitely interest you. Lastly, there’s our Toyota Highlander review for those looking for something roomier with more cargo space.

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New MINI Five-Door Hatch Spotted

Photos of the new  MINI five-door hatchback have surfaced. Known internally as the F55, the new MINI model is expected to take on the likes of the four-door  Volkswagen Polo or Golf. 

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2013 MINI Cooper S Vs Fiat 500c Abarth

It is the 1960s all over again. Cooper MINIs and 500 Abarths are roaming the streets like a pair of unrefined European hooligans. If you are a car enthusiast originally from across the Pond, the names John Cooper and Carlo Abarth are probably well known. But on our shores, only those with strong cases of vehicular obsession would have known these names prior to the early 2000s. These two men did to Minis and Fiats what Carol Shelby did Fords; tune them, race them and even completely redesign them.

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MINI JCW Concept Previewed Before Detroit Debut

The latest in front-wheel drive performance from MINI is being previewed today by the brand in advance of its Detroit Auto Show debut next month.

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BMW to Build 11 Front-Wheel Drive Models

Between its namesake and MINI sub-brand, BMW will release a total of 11 front-wheel drive based models on its UKL1 platform. 

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MINI Might Make Bigger Model Than Countryman

It was almost impossible to ignore the snickering when MINI unveiled its third-generation Cooper and Cooper S during the L.A. Auto Show. A bigger MINI? 

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Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2013

It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks.

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Mini-er MINI Possible, But It Needs a Partner

MINI is teetering on the verge of irony with its latest Cooper hardtop model growing once again, leaving open the possibility that a mini-er version of the car could take shape.

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MINI Mulls Diesels for America

Revealed at the LA Auto Show last week the all-new MINI hardtop will be offered with two gasoline engine options, but a diesel could be in the cards says brand product boss Pat McKenna.

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2014 MINI Cooper S Video, First Look

The next-generation MINI Cooper made its debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, growing in size and space.

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MINI Cooper Five-Door Hatch Spied Testing

Now that the new MINI Hardtop has been officially unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, expect plenty of new MINI Cooper variants to debut in the coming years.

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2014 MINI Hardtop Officially Unveiled at 2013 LA Auto Show

The third generation MINI Hardtop made its US debut at the 2013 LA Auto Show, showcasing a more mature and grown up MINI than we’re used to. 

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Not So MINI Clubman Spied With Regular Rear Doors

Now that the next-generation MINI Cooper has been officially revealed, AutoGuide‘s spy photographers have caught the British automaker working on the new Clubman model.

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2014 MINI Cooper Revealed: Same Look, Less Mini

MINI has revealed its next-generation Cooper Hardtop model ahead of its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show this week, adding size but getting noticeably more mini under the hood.

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Jaguar, MINI Top J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index

Jaguar and MINI have topped the latest J.D. Power and Associates Sales Satisfaction Index.

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2014 MINI Cooper Teased Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut

The next-generation MINI is expected to make its public debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the British automaker has released a new video teasing it.

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Next-Generation Mini Convertible Spotted in Munich
The next-generation Mini hatchback will soon be revealed but the vehicle’s debut reminds us that’s something’s missing. What about the convertible version of the iconic car? Well it’s getting reworked as well and our spy photographers have caught it out and about.

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Top 10 Least Reliable New Cars: The 2013 Edition

If you’re shopping for a new car and reliability is at the top of your list of priorities, you might want to avoid the following vehicles found on this top 10 list.

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Win a Chance to See the New Mini Hatchback
On November 18 Mini is set to reveal its next-generation hatchback. Ahead of the big bash this iconic British brand is intensifying its promotional push.

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MINI Adds Frozen Black Matte Paint to Lineup

The MINI lineup has just become more exciting with the addition of the Frozen Black metallic paint as a limited edition color option.

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MINI Mulls Diesels for U.S. Market

Could MINI diesel models be heading to America? The British automaker is mulling it over.

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2015 MINI Comes With Driver Assist System

When the next generation of MINI Coopers arrive for the 2015 model year, they will come with driver assistance systems mostly lifted from BMW.

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Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database

Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.

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2014 MINI Cooper to Feature Turbocharged 3-Cylinder

MINI released information about its next generation of new engines today, confirming not only turbocharged 4-cylinder models but also a new turbo 3-cyliner.

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Top 10 Cheapest Convertibles

In the market for a convertible but the Jaguar F-Type doesn’t fit your budget? AutoGuide has compiled a list of the top 10 cheapest convertibles currently available.

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MINI to Debut New Navigation, Child Seats in Frankfurt

MINI has announced that it will debut a new navigation system and child seat at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Ask AutoGuide No. 22 - Nissan Juke Vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Vs. MINI Countryman

Crossovers are taking over the market. Buyers can get big ones, small ones, long ones and tall ones. They can opt for models with three rows of seats, all-wheel drive or in rare instances even manual transmissions. Like it or not these versatile vehicles are rapidly becoming the de-facto choice of drivers in America.

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MINI Cooper Transmission Class Action Lawsuit to Be Approved by Judge

A class action lawsuit against BMW of North America on a transmission defect in the 2001-2006 MINI Coopers is expected to be approved by U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez.

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2013 MINI Roadster Cooper S Review

The appeal of a two-seat roadster goes way back in car history. Just about every company has offered one at some point in their existence, although the current market is depressingly devoid of much action. Looking to inject a little life into things comes MINI, with production versions of its Coupe and Roadster concepts from a few years back now rolling into driveways in North America.

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2014 MINI to Be Unveiled on November 18

Before the new 2014 MINI makes its American debut at the LA Auto Show, the iconic British car will first be revealed at the brand’s Plant Oxford on November 18, 2013 at a special event. 

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MINI Coupe, Roadster Axed?

MINI has some big changes scheduled for its lineup, and the current Coupe and Roadster aren’t a part of the picture.

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Learning to Drive MINIs the Way John Cooper Intended

Pop-pop-pop! The exhaust of the MINI John Cooper Works I’m driving reacts enthusiastically as I let off the gas and carefully point the car to the apex of the turn, then accelerate the little car towards the short straight between turns five and six on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course.

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MINI Vision Concept Previews Brand's Future Styling

Previewing what will come next for the quirky British brand in terms of styling and features, MINI has released the Vision concept.

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MINI Camping Concepts Include Shower, Kitchen

Vehicles that qualify for camping are usually spacious and comfortable, but Mini is doing something to change all of that.

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MINI Clubvan Scared Away by Chicken Tax, Slow Demand

You might remember the MINI Clubvan; a stripped down version of the Clubman aimed at small businesses.

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2014 MINI Cooper to Make LA Auto Show Debut

Originally scheduled to make its auto show debut in Frankfurt this September, the next-generation MINI Cooper will now reportedly be revealed at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Twin Engine MINI Heads to 25 Hours of Thunderhill

Bay Bridge Bimmers and Minis of Oakland, California has built a twin-engined MINI Cooper that will be coming at this year’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race.

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2014 MINI Cooper S Revealed in Spy Photos

Set to debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, AutoGuide‘s spy photographers have caught the 2014 MINI Cooper S completely undisguised, revealing the next-generation Cooper.

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MINI Brands Hatch Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Cooper S

This weekend, MINI will continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Cooper S model with a MINI Festival at the former Formula 1 race track, Brands Hatch.

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2014 MINI MY Pricing Brings Mild Hike to Two Models

Mini has released pricing for every one of its 2014 model year vehicles, with the only changes being a $100 increase in price for the Countryman and Paceman. 

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