MINI OS9 To get Key Functionally Upgrades
MINI OS9 continues its steady progress with key updates set to roll out in March 2025. Designed to make vehicle sharing easier and improve voice recognition, the update will be available over...
MINI Expands Color Options on The Cooper and Countryman
Ramping up production for an entirely new model lineup comes with its challenges—one of the most noticeable being the limited availability of options. And perhaps the most frustrating? The lack of color...
How to Use MINI’s New iPhone & Android Digital Key
MINI is moving to a single key fob this year, so there’s no better time to get acquainted with MINI’s new smartphone-based key functionality. Known as Digital Key Plus, this feature allows you...
MINI Digital Key Plus vs. Traditional Key Fob: The Future of Keyless Entry Explained
Picture this: You’re walking toward your MINI, phone in pocket, hands full of groceries. Just ten feet away, your car senses your approach, wakes up, unlocks, and seamlessly adjusts to your personal...
MINI To Offer a Single Key Fob on All new Cars
MINI is following other manufacturers and will begin offering a single key fob on all new cars in most markets. The change will happen gradually over the next year and will reportedly...
Exclusive: Upcoming Refresh for the Electric J01 MINI Cooper – What to Expect
The electric J01 MINI Cooper is the brand’s first-ever ground-up electric vehicle. Released in early 2023, it was designed to signal MINI’s bold move toward electrification. However, much has happened since then....
Will BMW’s Radical iDriveX Come to MINIs?
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...
MINI USA 2024 Sales: A Down Year with Bright Spots on the Horizon
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...
BMW Rumored to Halt Plans for Electric J01 MINI Cooper & J05 Aceman Production in the UK
In a surprise development, BMW is rumored to have shelved plans to build the current J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman in the UK. Despite earlier plans, the decision not to electrify the...
MINI Aceman In-Depth – Size, Cost, Range & Where It Will Be Sold (+ New Photos)
The MINI Aceman is the brand’s first all new model since the original Countryman and a critical part of MINI’s EV strategy. But there are numerous questions ranging from how it compares...