MINI Countryman Off-Road Model Confirmed, Exclusive Renderings Inside
On queue the automotive press is catching up with news that we broke a year ago. MINI is preparing to launch a more off-road focused Countryman in hopes of both expanding the...
Is MINI Preparing to Expand Electric Cooper Production Into Europe?
MINI Cooper EV production could be moving out of China and into Europe as electric MINI sales accelerate across the continent. While EV adoption varies widely by market, Europe has quickly become...
Future of the MINI Cooper JCW GP Might Be Electric
For nearly two decades, the MINI Cooper JCW GP has been the brand’s ultimate expression of performance — raw, rare, and always a little unhinged. From the mechanical honesty of the GP1,...
MINI’s History of Off-Roaders Is Finally Set to Hit Showrooms
MINI has always been a brand with a bit of dirt under its fingernails. From the icy roads of Monte Carlo to the brutal sands of Dakar, it has consistently proven to...
How BMW’s Manufacturing Flexibility Could Bring MINI Production to Mexico
Despite the current U.S. administration imposing tariffs on Mexico this morning, there’s a sense that that country could ultimately help solve a growing problem for MINI—one that may lead to at least...
Rumor: MINI Countryman to Get Optional Off-Road Package
We’ve heard numerous rumors and even a couple subtle confirmations so it’s time to report what we know. MINI is set to enhance the off-road capabilities of its U25 MINI Countryman with...
MINI’s Big Shift: How Rear-Wheel Drive Could Transform Future Electric Models
For those that missed our report last week, MINI looks to be going rear wheel drive (with optional AWD) for its future electric vehicles. Why? It comes down BMW’s Gen6 architecture which will underpin...
BMW Rumored to Halt Plans for Electric J01 MINI Cooper & J05 Aceman Production in the UK
In a surprise development, BMW is rumored to have shelved plans to build the current J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman in the UK. Despite earlier plans, the decision not to electrify the...
Exclusive: A New Paul Smith Edition MINI Cooper is Coming to Production
Design legend Paul Smith has had a long relationship with MINI starting with the iconic Paul Smith classic Mini from the 90s. Recently he electrified a Classic Mini and turned an F56...
Could MINI Be Making an Electric Motorbike?
MINI has shown off electric two-wheel concepts before and even sells an e-bike in Europe today. And then there’s even the Cooper E-Bike from Cooper bikes, run by our friend Charlie Cooper....
Rumor: Could MINI Expand Production to Mexico to Avoid Chinese Tariffs?
Could MINI begin building the forthcoming electric MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman in Mexico at the BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosi. It’s an idea we’ve floated for a few years and...