The 4th generation family of MINIs is spread across three platforms the F66 ICE Cooper (itself a evolution of the F56), the U25 ICE/EV Countryman and the J01 EV Cooper.
The next generation MINI due in the years ahead could get its own MINI-specific platform. A platform that isn’t bound by BMW design requirements and thus (theoretically) better suited for smaller MINIs....
The BMW i3s traction control system is destined for all future MINIs according to BMW. The system is designed to work particularly well with electric motors which typically have high torque very...
BMW Group are partnering with US based Solid Power to bring solid-state batteries to BMW and MINI vehicles. Called a game-changer by industry insiders, solid state batteries have the ability to dramatically...
Automotive News Europe is reporting that BMW is considering making MINI an all electric brand in the US. It’s a shocking thought and one that will very likely prove true – eventually....
BMW is currently in talks with Chinese automaker Great Wall to jointly develop the next MINI platform. That’s the rumor that was floated by Automotive Magaine’s Georg Kacher who is as well...
According to super-sleuth Georg Kacher (who usually gets things mostly correct) the BMW board approved the MINI Superleggera for production in 2018 three years ago. However instead of celebrating the impending release...
In a fairly big about face, we’re now hearing that MINI is exploring new body styles for future models. Perhaps even more interesting, MINI also intends on being more bold with future...
We recently called out MINI’s recent products in a few areas that have been getting under our skin. But many of the reactions to that piece seemingly missed something important – MINI’s...
As MINI prepares to design and engineer the next generation of MINIs, we thought we’d get the cards on the table and talk about whats working and what isn’t in the current...
The MINI LCI (due in 2018 as 2019 models) will be much more about power and performance than style. But first, let’s start out by saying that the MINI brand has never...