Review: One Week with the 2025 MINI Countryman S
We’ve driven the new MINI Countryman S many times around the world. But until this week we’ve never truly lived with it. What we’ve learned has both challenged and solidified our early...
Design Comparison: The Classic MINI vs The New electric MINI Cooper E –
Simple and fun transportation. That’s been the concept since 1959 and MINI is looking to continue that with the all new J01 MINI Cooper E. Yes it’s bigger and electric. But this...
An In-depth Look at the MINI Cooper E – MINI’s Entry-Level EV
We’ve talked a lot about the new electric Cooper SE over the last 18 months but the car that’s perhaps more important for the brand is the entry-level electric Cooper E. It’s...
Part 2: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (a Bold Choice in a Changing World)
Yesterday we discussed why MINI committed to going all electric by 2030 and how that has impacted their model line-up. Today we get into the good stuff; what does the future look...
Part 1: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (Why & How)
Welcome to Part 1 in a three part series where we look at MINI’s decision to go all electric. What went into the decision, the major hurdles that have arisen and where...
The MINI Cooper S With JCW Trim – The Faux JCW With Real Shift Paddles
Behold, the forbidden fruit of the F66 MINI Cooper S with the optional JCW Trim. At least for those in the US. For the rest of the world the JCW Trim represents...
Is the Electric MINI Aceman Coming to the US?
The MINI Aceman is one of the most anticipated models from the brand since the original Countryman. Yet one huge question remains – will MINI’s new electric crossover even come to North...
Review: 2025 MINI Cooper S – New Levels of Refinement & Performance with One Big Omission
We’ve driven the 2025 (F66) MINI Cooper S before. But never have we put so many miles on this car in on many incredible roads. Through mountain roads and over expansive stretches...
Electric MINI JCW vs Petrol MINI JCW: Exclusive Power & Performance Comparison
This past weekend we saw the debuted of not one but two new similar looking MINI JCW models. However under the skin these two MINIs are radically different; one is electric and...
EU Regulations Are Mandating Speed limit Warnings in MINIs & They’re Coming to the US
Starting this week, all new cars sold in the EU must have speed limit warnings reminding drivers of speed limits or on some cars even slowing them down. Known as Intelligent Speed...