MINI’s first ever electric Countryman is here and it’s a big deal for the brand. Not just because it’s the biggest MINI ever, but it’s also the brand’s first EV that combines...
Coinciding with World Environment Day, MINI USA’s annual survey has revealed a continued strong interest in EVs from Americans. This is despite what some see as a slow down in demand growth...
MINI USA and SiriusXM just announced that all the new MINI models sold in the U.S. will come with SiriusXM with 360L as a standard feature with free access for 12 months....
Note: While this article is specifically about the new US version of the U25 MINI Countryman, much of this critique could be levels against the F66 MINI Cooper. Since its rebirth, the...
When we last drove the all new MINI Countryman it was on the coastal and mountains roads of Portugal. We found both the combustion-powered Countryman JCW and electric Countryman SE to be...
Tesla just fired its entire Supercharger division throwing BMW and MINI’s plans to use the network and NACS charging standard in disarray. What will happen next and how could it impact MINI’s...
For the new generation MINI Cooper and Countryman, MINI hasn’t just killed the manual but also eliminated shift paddles on all non-JCW models. Why have they done this and could this decision...
The MINI key (or key fob) has always been a unique aspect of the car. Since the R56 there’s been a whimsical design added to it to distinguish it from other cars....
The F66 MINI Cooper and U25 MINI Countryman won’t have shift paddles as standard. Depending how they’re optioned, even some Cooper S and Countryman S won’t have them. And without a traditional...
In some markets and for some brands (not yet MINI) we’re starting to see slowing sales of EVs for a variety of reasons. Yet we’re also seeing hybrid sales surging with many...