F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) Archives

May 18, 25May 17, 25

MINI’s Manual Transmission Future Once Again Looks Grim

According to officials from MINI Australia and New Zealand, MINI’s current generation lineup will not see the manual transmission return. If true it’s cold water on news we’ve reported (directly from MINI...

MINI USA Extends Price Protection—but Only If Your Car Is Built by June 30th

MINI USA Extends Price Protection—But Tariffs Now Hit Cooper and Countryman Very Differently

Exclusive: MINI USA To Add JCW Trim—and Shift Paddles—to the 2026 Cooper and Cooper S

F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Design U25 MINI Countryman

MINI’s New Head of Design on Current & Future Models

Our friend Horatiu from BMWblog connected with MINI’s new Head of Design, Holger Hampf, to talk about the current lineup and where the brand is headed. For the first time, we get...

May 2, 25May 2, 25

4th Gen MINIs | 2024-2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 U25 MINI Countryman

MINIUSA Says “No Thanks” to Expanding Software Subscriptions—for Now

In a world where automakers are increasingly looking to turn every feature into a monthly payment, MINI USA has confirmed it has no plans to offer additional subscription-based software. While some functionalities...

Apr 30, 25Apr 30, 25

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MINI’s Suspension Upgrade: How The Cooper Got Smoother Without Losing Its Character

In 2021 MINI made a subtle but important change to the way its suspension is design on all Cooper models. Stung with long-standing critique of ride quality, MINI decided to ditch its...

Apr 29, 25Apr 29, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) U25 MINI Countryman

Breaking Down MINI’s Go-Kart Mode: Throttle, Shifts, Steering & Sound Unpacked

MINI has long promised a “go-kart feeling,” but what does that mean in the modern era of drive-by-wire systems and synthesized engine sounds? We’ve taken a deep dive into what GoKart mode...

Apr 24, 25Apr 25, 25

F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 U25 MINI Countryman

MINI’s Big Leap into Autonomous Driving and Safety Tech

For years, MINI lagged behind its BMW siblings in adopting the latest driver assistance and autonomous driving features. Sure, it was always more go-kart than gadget. But in 2025, MINI is finally...

Apr 21, 25Apr 21, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) JCW MINI Cooper Reviews

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,...

Apr 14, 25Apr 18, 25

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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...

Apr 13, 25Apr 13, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) U25 MINI Countryman

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...

Apr 9, 25Apr 8, 25

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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...

Apr 7, 25Apr 7, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) MINI Countryman U25 MINI Countryman

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...

Apr 4, 25Apr 4, 25