Where the pre-facelift version of the JCW used a six-speed torque-converter gearbox the latest incarnation has an eight-speed Steptronic auto and it’s quick enough both going up and down the ’box.

Powering the 2025 MINI Countryman ALL4 is the popular 2.0 L MINI TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine with 312 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque which gets paired with a 7-speed Steptronic dual clutch ...

There are only so many hours you can sit in a queue of traffic, left leg pumping at the clutch every few seconds as traffic crawls forwards, before you realise the value of an automatic gearbox.

The OnePlus 13 Mini is set to launch soon with a compact design, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and a 6000 mAh battery. (OnePlus) OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of the OnePlus 13 Mini, a smaller ...

The GD8 unit houses a 250-watt motor and eight gears selected by electronic shifting The GD8 seals a proprietary 250-W motor (which peaks at 650 watts) and 8-speed gearbox with a 480% ratio range ...

Whether it's a high-performance sports car, a hot hatch, or even a capable sedan, these are the best new cars of 2025 that still come with a manual transmission. Porsche continues to cater to ...

Mini tools come with their own array of benefits ... with the tool being able to be attached to your clothing or gear using its sturdy clip. It can last for 10 hours after charging up for 1.5 ...

These days, you can get pretty powerful computers for cheap. They’re called mini PCs and they’re a great option when you want daily driver performance without needing a full-blown gaming rig.

Wasn’t there an electric version of the previous Mini? There was indeed ... if only to regain some semblance of manual control on the transmission. The car we drove feels diminished without ...

Image: BMW Paired to the eight-speed Steptronic gearbox, which all other variants also utilise – now selected by means of a toggle switch on the centre console – the xDrive 20d has a top speed ...