Five years ago, BMW and MINI placed a bet on an electrification strategy summed up in four words: “the power of choice.” The concept was simple—give consumers the ability to choose between...
MINI USA sales were down 33% from the previous year, despite the introduction of all-new models. However, this decrease likely reflects less on the cars themselves and more on availability issues and...
With the introduction of the new MINI family, the brand has fully embraced bold colors, textures, and even textiles to create a unique design language. But does it all work? We took...
The first-ever electric MINI Aceman is the brand’s smallest crossover since the original 2011 Countryman. But smaller doesn’t necessarily mean less usable. When we compare it to the larger electric Countryman SE,...
The combustion-powered MINI Cooper C has finally launched worldwide. But what exactly is the “C,” and how does it differ from the “S”? The answer might surprise you. We dive into the...
MINI’s radical round central OLED display is a focal point of the interior design and one of the most unique aspects of the car. It combines all vehicle information, assistance systems, navigation...
BMW and MINI’s rich history of early EVs is being shown off for the first time in the US at an exhibit Titled “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles.”...
The all new MINI Countryman has achieved the highest score ever for a MINI in IIHS testing. Because of this it’s been bestowed the rare honor of being named an IIHS Top...
BMW, Ford, and Honda have officially launched their US joint venture and given it a name; ChargeScape. The purpose is to create a software platform that integrates electric vehicles with the power...
Like the J01 MINI Cooper JCW, the electric Aceman JCW has been leaked by a Chinese regulatory agency. This gives us our first photos and new details on MINI’s new hot crossover,...
MINI is getting a new head of design. If you’ve been following MotoringFile over the years, you’ll know that it’s relatively normal for BMW to cycle designers through different brands and roles....
MINI is recalling over 10,000 electric F56 based MINI Cooper SEs in the United States due to a fairly alarming manufacturing issue. The defect involves the battery and could lead to a...
Sixty five years ago, on 26 August 1959, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) introduced two new compact cars and kicked off a revolution. In the smallest form possible they unleashed one of...
Last week we gave you a sneak peek of the last ever combustion powered (F66) MINI Cooper JCW. Today we’re doing the same for the highly anticipated electric (J01) MINI Cooper JCW....
Our favorite US based MINI race team has taken two victories at our favorite US race track. The MINI John Cooper Works Team made a strong showing at the demanding Road America...
As sales of electric cars slow and European an UK mandates get more aggressive, automakers are beginning to feel the pressure. While BMW and MINI are positioned well to pivot in either...
It’s the summer edition of WRR and we’re celebrating 19 years (along with 20 years of Detroit Tuned and 22 years of MotoringFile) with a massive show. First up MTTS which recently...
The new combustion powered MINI Cooper JCW is coming soon and we have All the Details You Need. The combustion powered F66 MINI Cooper has been a hit with us in our...
One of our favorite YouTube Channels, Harry’s Garage has gotten the new electric MIMI Cooper SE in for a full test. As the founder of EVO Magazine, Harry has a unique perspective...
We’ve driven the new MINI Countryman S many times around the world. But until this week we’ve never truly lived with it. What we’ve learned has both challenged and solidified our early...
We’ve been spending a lot of time behind the wheel of the all new 2025 MINI Countryman S and dissecting every aspect of its design, performance and its all new digital experience,...
Simple and fun transportation. That’s been the concept since 1959 and MINI is looking to continue that with the all new J01 MINI Cooper E. Yes it’s bigger and electric. But this...
We’ve talked a lot about the new electric Cooper SE over the last 18 months but the car that’s perhaps more important for the brand is the entry-level electric Cooper E. It’s...
Robots have been building cars for years. But until now they’ve been relatively simple machines doing simple, repetitive tasks. BMW is now testing something much more futuristic and transformative; AI powered humanoid...
The new F65 MINI Cooper Five Door is here and it’s beginning to hit the roads across Europe and North America. Heavily revised with more performance and technology, it’s a leap forward...
Yesterday we discussed why MINI committed to going all electric by 2030 and how that has impacted their model line-up. Today we get into the good stuff; what does the future look...
Welcome to Part 1 in a three part series where we look at MINI’s decision to go all electric. What went into the decision, the major hurdles that have arisen and where...
Behold, the forbidden fruit of the F66 MINI Cooper S with the optional JCW Trim. At least for those in the US. For the rest of the world the JCW Trim represents...
The MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2024 event concluded this weekend in Seattle, Washington, after a nine-day journey starting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Despite the more remote nature of this year’s MTTS,...
The MINI Aceman is one of the most anticipated models from the brand since the original Countryman. Yet one huge question remains – will MINI’s new electric crossover even come to North...
On the face of it the 2025 MINI Cooper S doesn’t seem a big departure for the brand. But with the manual gone and shift paddles not even available (in the US),...
We’ve driven the 2025 (F66) MINI Cooper S before. But never have we put so many miles on this car in on many incredible roads. Through mountain roads and over expansive stretches...
Our first leg of MINI Takes the States was set-up to be the perfect scenario to test the all new 312 HP MINI Countryman JCW. Winding through Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana...
The iconic MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) rally, hosted by MINI USA, commenced this weekend, with MINI enthusiasts embarking on a challenging nine-day road trip through the some of the most scenic...
