In a strategic move reflecting its evolving market approach, MINI Australia and New Zealand are discontinuing their entry-level electric models, the Cooper E and Aceman E. This decision narrows the market’s (EV)...
In 2024, MINI faced a challenging year, with global sales declining by 17.1% to a total of 166,703 vehicles. This downturn was largely attributed to a comprehensive model changeover and production issues,...
A couple of weeks ago we learned about MINI’s rumored decision to change course and not build its MINI Cooper and Aceman EVs in Europe. Then we confirmed that MINI has cancelled...
Don’t look now, but the original new MINI—the R50 and R53—is starting to catch the eye of collectors. However, it’s not as simple as prices steadily climbing. Instead, two distinct markets are...
The name John Cooper has been woven into the MINI story since the early 1960s, leaving an indelible mark on the brand’s DNA. But what might surprise you is that the very...
Yesterday, we introduced BMW’s radical new iDrive with its Panoramic Display—a significant departure from previous designs that reshapes how drivers interact with in-car technology. During our time with a prototype, we were...
Today BMW is taking the wraps off our first glimpse of its in-car future – and it’s panoramic. The reveal of iDrive X and its stunning Panoramic Vision signals more than just an...
MINI USA’s 2024 sales performance reflects a year of significant transition, with overall sales declining 21.5% year-to-date (YTD) as the brand underwent a major model changeover. But even in a down year...
When the new (F66) 2025 MINI Cooper JCW debuted earlier this year, it surprised MINI enthusiasts by shifting from a dual exhaust layout to what appeared to be a single, large outlet. However,...
As MINI plots its future, it’s worth stepping back to one of the most transformative eras in the brand’s history—the 1990s. This was a defining decade when BMW found itself at a...