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...
MINI Expands Countryman Towing Capabilities Globally – But Not in Every Market
MINI is broadening its offerings when it comes to towing. Until now, the Countryman S was the only model in the lineup offering a towbar option in the UK, Europe, and beyond....
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: MINI to Bring Shift Paddles Back to the Countryman S
MINI has always been known for its driver-focused experience, but recent decisions like phasing out manual transmissions and removing paddle shifters on most models have left enthusiasts scratching their heads. Now our...
MINI USA to Re-Introduce Oxford Edition MINIs As Value Based Packages
MINI USA is reintroducing its popular Oxford Edition models as a way to offer a low-cost entry point for the brand in the U.S. However, this isn’t a stripped-down, no-frills package. As...
Exclusive: MINI USA Introducing a New Entry-level Countryman
It’s been almost a year since the redesigned MINI Countryman launched in the U.S. Completely overhauled, it has grown in size, tech, and power across the board. However, in North America, it has also shrunk in...
Opinion: It’s Time for the Countryman Hybrid to Return and Here’s How To Do It
Last year, we posed the question: Did MINI make a mistake by not keeping a plug-in hybrid in its lineup? With EV sales varying by market and charging infrastructure still a major...