MINI to Add Mild Hybrid in Some Models
The coming facelift isn’t the only news from our sources this week. According to those in the know about the plans, MINI intends to introduce a mild hybrid version of the B48...
MINI to Grow Crossover Offerings Including Electric MINI Models
Over the past year we’ve report that MINI is looking to grow the current line-up by offering more crossover – including an all electric MINI model. Today that stalwart of the industry,...
Preview: Next Generation MINI Cooper Hatch
Rumors have swirled for years around MINI’s next generation hatch. We’ve heard everything from it going all electric to it getting smaller and more driver focused. Thanks to Autocar’s recent interview with...
MINI to Become an Electric Brand
The sound of a MINI’s engine popping and burbling may soon be just a memory. MINI has gone on record in saying that the brand will eventually transition to an electric brand....
Moving to Electric, MINI to Cut Drivetrain Variations In Half
BMW is moving towards electrification full-force. In doing so BMW and MINI are announcing that they will be cutting ICE drivetrain variations in half. This will allow both brands to streamline their...
The Future of MINI Infotainment Was Just Revealed
This week BMW took the wraps off of its first all electric sedan, the BMW i4. While everyone has been focused on the healthy grille, there are a number of innovations that...
BMW Officially Delays Next Generation MINI Due to Brexit
Interesting news from Reuters today. BMW has made official what MotoringFile has been reporting for several years now: the next generation MINI will be delayed. The official reason give? Due to costs...
Next Generation MINI Clubman to Become a Crossover
The wagon is dead and the crossover continues to thrive. The truth is, MINI is bowing to pressure from the marketplace and turning its much loved (but slow selling) MINI Clubman into...
4th Generation MINI Hatch Design To be Totally Reimagined
Autocar recently sat down with MINI Chief designer Oliver Heilmer to discuss some wide ranging topics – including the 4th generation MINI hatch. On the Front Over-hang and Proportions of the Modern...
Longer Life-Cycles May Become Normal for MINI
For a generation you could set your watch on BMW’s ultra consistent, seven year models life-cycles. However MINI has been anything but consistent with this five year life-cycle for the R50/R53 and...