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...
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...
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...
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...
European Automakers are Beginning to Pause US Shipments & Cut Models, Could MINI Follow?
Last week we broke down MINI’s initial response to the new U.S. tariffs and what that could mean for pricing going forward. With the smoke clearing (or at least swirling less), European...
How Tariffs Could Affect MINI Cooper & Countryman Prices in the US
The recent implementation of a 25% tariff on imported European vehicles is poised to significantly impact the pricing of MINI and BMW models in the US. While MINI or BMW have yet...
MINI USA Q1 2025 Sales Up as New Lineup Gains Momentum
MINI USA’s Q1 2025 sales figures were always going to be a major test. With the full lineup finally available, this was the first time we’d get a clear picture of how...
MINI USA Responds to Tariffs with Limited Time Price Protection Plan
As the auto industry braces for the looming 25% tariff on European vehicle imports—set to hit on April 2nd—MINI USA is moving quickly to protect its customers and soften the financial blow....
U.S. Tariffs Could Push MINI Prices Up 25% by April 2nd
A new 25% tariff on imported vehicles from Europe could drive up the cost of all MINIs imported to the US starting as early as April 2nd. Here’s how it will affect...
An Inside Look at How MINI Coopers Are Made at it’s Oxford Plant
The MINI Oxford Plant is the spiritual home of the brand since new MNI production started in 2001. We’ve visited the plant previously in 2004 and found it full of new energy...