2025 F66 MINI JCW vs. F56 JCW: Key Differences, Specs & Performance Upgrades
F66 JCW vs the F56 JCW – How much has really changed? We’ve driven the two back to back and went deep into the specs to uncover what’s been fine-tuned, what’s been...
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2025 MINI Cooper JCW (F66) Review: Faster, Sharper, But Missing the Manual
For 2025, MINI has reengineered its John Cooper Works hardtop—code-named F66—into something undeniably quicker, more refined, and in many ways, more sophisticated. It’s also become a case study in modern performance car...
MINI USA Crashes the NYC Auto Show—With Billboards, British Wit, and a Plane
In a move that feels more 2002 than 2025 (and we mean that as a compliment), MINI is rolling out a bold, irreverent campaign that cuts through the polished platitudes of the...
MINI USA & LAP Motorsports Exploring New Racing Opportunities In the US
After several successful years in the TC America Series, MINI USA and the JCW Racing Team have decided to take a hiatus from racing. Here’s why that might not be a bad...
Review: 2025 MINI Cooper JCW Convertible (F67) – Upgraded In Every Way But One
It was one of those perfect Savannah days — sun high, top down, and not a cloud in sight. Ideal conditions to meet the updated 2025 MINI JCW Convertible. At first glance,...
Exclusive: Why MINI Downgraded to Single-Piston Brakes on the 2025 MINI JCW
One of the most curious changes to the 2025 MINI JCW (F66) isn’t under the hood — it’s behind the wheels. MINI has swapped out the previous four-piston front calipers for a...
Why the 2006 MINI Cooper S Might Be the Best Modern MINI Ever Built
There are MINIs that are good. There are MINIs that are fast. And then there’s the R53 MINI Cooper S— so immediate, so brutally charismatic, and so Mini, it might just be...
We’re driving Every New MINI Sold in the US – What Do you Want to Know?
We’re packing our bags and heading to MINI USA’s 2025 product launch where we’ll get behind the wheel of ever single new MINI available. What do you want to know? What would...
MINI Countryman Wins Medium Crossover UK Car of the Year Awards 2025
The new MINI Countryman just took home the title of Medium Crossover of the Year at the 2025 UK Car of the Year Awards. Handed out by a panel of 31 auto journalists who...
UK Eases EV Mandates, Boosting Future for New Combustion MINIs
In a sweeping policy shift aimed at stabilizing the auto industry amid economic and geopolitical pressure, the UK government has relaxed its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The updated rules extend the...
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The John Cooper Legacy: How a Formula 1 Icon Shaped the MINI Cooper & JCW
John Cooper’s name has been stitched into the MINI story since the early ’60s, but the full picture goes well beyond badges and tuning kits. To celebrate this, MINI themselves has created...
(H)AIR BY MINI – The Perfect Accessory for Open Top Motoring
April 1. MINI has announced (H)AIR by MINI: a groundbreaking haircare line designed for effortless, air-dried styles—perfectly enhanced by the open-air drive of your MINI convertible. The new line offering two exciting...
A Look Back at the Best MINI April Fools Pranks
It’s April Fools’ Day and while MINI has a new (hilarious) offering, we wanted to take a look back at the brand’s greatest hits over the last 20 years. While there have...
2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible: What’s New, What’s Not and Comparing it to the F57
The MINI Cooper S Convertible has always been the automotive equivalent of a double espresso on a crisp morning—invigorating, stylish, and just the right amount of indulgent. Now, with a new model...
Could the MINI Cooper’s Hidden Exhaust Return?
The fourth-generation (F66) MINI Cooper, brings a mix of modern updates, technological advancements, and refined performance. But one of its more controversial design choices is the hidden exhaust system on the Cooper...
MINI’s latest Over-the-Air Update: New Features & What You Need to Know
For years, MINI’s charm has come from its physicality—its go-kart handling, styling, and that just-right level of quirk. But with the latest generation of MINIs embracing over-the-air (OTA) updates, the brand is...
BMW & MINI’s Future: How Processing Power Is Replacing Horsepower w/Video
The next electric BMWs and MINIs may be driven less by power figures and more by processing power. With the Neue Klasse generation of products, BMW is introducing an all-new electric architecture...
the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible In Detail: Photos, Specs & Pricing
The 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible is here and while the silhouette stays true to its roots, there’s subtle refinements and enough modern tech everywhere. Here’s a deep look at design, performance, technology...
Own a Piece of MINI History: Charity Auction for “MINIS TO THE MAX” Banners & Memorabilia
For MINI fans, history isn’t just something to be remembered—it’s something to be driven. And now, thanks to a special charity auction, you have the chance to own a unique piece of that...
Fully Electric MINI Cooper Earns Prestigious 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
The fully electric J01 MINI Cooper has just earned a coveted five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests. Evaluated across every conceivable measure, the J01 excelled—especially in occupant safety. Here...
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...
BMW’s Gen6 EV Architecture Could be A Quantum Leap for MINI
Yesterday we talked about why a rear wheel drive MINI may not be such a bad thing. Today we’re going in-depth on BMW’s Gen6 EV Architecture that powers it and why it...
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...
Future Electric MINIs Could Go Rear-Wheel Drive with More Range & Faster Charging
Since the dawn of the Mini in 1959, front-wheel drive has been a cornerstone of the brand. But that could soon change as MINI prepares to adopt BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture and its Gen6 800V technology....
Official: MINIUSA is Bringing Back the Oxford Edition for 2025 – Here Are the Details
MINI USA’s Oxford Edition has always been about delivering the most bang for your buck, and for 2025, the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition continues that tradition—though with a few key changes from past iterations. For years,...
BMW Officially Pauses Electric MINI Cooper UK Production Plans
Confirming our exclusive report from late last year, MINI has officially paused plans to produce the electric MINI Cooper and Aceman at its Oxford, UK, plant. This marks a significant shift in strategy for the brand, which had heavily...
MINI OS9 To get Key Functionally Upgrades
MINI OS9 continues its steady progress with key updates set to roll out in March 2025. Designed to make vehicle sharing easier and improve voice recognition, the update will be available over...
MINI Expands Color Options on The Cooper and Countryman
Ramping up production for an entirely new model lineup comes with its challenges—one of the most noticeable being the limited availability of options. And perhaps the most frustrating? The lack of color...
MINI Expands Countryman Towing Capabilities Globally – But Not in Every Market
MINI is broadening its offerings when it comes to towing. Until now, the Countryman S was the only model in the lineup offering a towbar option in the UK, Europe, and beyond....
Video: Hands-on With the BMW Vision Driving Experience & What it Means for MINI
Violent, relentless and literally breathtaking. Those were the first words that came to mind as I climbed out of most powerful and capable BMW of all time – the BMW Vision Driving...
Pricing & Equipment Details on MINI USA’s Oxford Edition MINI Cooper
MINI USA’s Oxford Edition cars are designed to offer the most bang for your buck, and the new 2025 MINI Cooper Oxford Edition continues that trend—now more than ever, starting with the...
How to Use MINI’s New iPhone & Android Digital Key
MINI is moving to a single key fob this year, so there’s no better time to get acquainted with MINI’s new smartphone-based key functionality. Known as Digital Key Plus, this feature allows you...
MINI Digital Key Plus vs. Traditional Key Fob: The Future of Keyless Entry Explained
Picture this: You’re walking toward your MINI, phone in pocket, hands full of groceries. Just ten feet away, your car senses your approach, wakes up, unlocks, and seamlessly adjusts to your personal...