Future MINI Cooper EVs Could Revive The Manual Driving Experience
This week we’re exploring the future of shifting in MINIs — from manuals to DCTs to even EVs. First we gave you our opinion on the future of shift paddle design. Today...
MINI Cooper and Countryman Paddle Shifting Needs a Rethink – Here’s How
This week we’re exploring the future of shifting in MINIs — from manuals to DCTs to even EVs. First up – paddles. From the original 1959 Austin Seven to the R53 Cooper...
First Look: The MINI 66 Collection – Retro Inspired Limited Edition
Special editions have finally arrived for MINI’s new generation, and the first two are eye-catchers. Called the 66 Collection, this pair celebrates the brand’s 66th birthday with heritage-inspired graphics and factory-fitted JCW accessories...
MINI Cooper & Aceman Monochrome Editions: Less Flair and More Value
MINI has heard customers and is beginning to dial back some of the more outlandish styling elements on the new MINIs. Enter the new style-focused special editions the Cooper Electric Monochrome and...
MINI Is Only Giving You One Key Now. Here’s Why That Might Be All You Need.
The era of the physical car key is ending—And MINI is speeding things up. Remember when buying a new car meant getting two sets of keys? It was a small reassurance—a backup...
Our Favorite MINI Mods That Actually Make a Difference
Skip the mirror caps—these are the upgrades that count. Whether you drive an R53 with a supercharger whine that sounds like a swarm of angry bees or a brand-new U25 Countryman that’s...
MINI USA Is Preparing For Tariffs With 2026 Pricing Tweaks
Sales are up for MINI USA and MINI Global, but the brand isn’t taking any chances – especially with the US market. MINI USA has created a pricing strategy pre-positioning for tariff...
The Next Five Years of MINI: EV Dreams, ICE Realities, and the Brand’s Most Radical Pivot Yet
By all outward appearances, MINI is a brand straddling two worlds: the nostalgic charm of petrol-powered motoring and the sleek inevitability of the electric future. But dig deeper—past the Instagrammable retro-modernism and...
Is the Lack of Manual Hurting MINI Cooper Sales?
In Q2 2025, MINI USA posted an impressive 29.1% year-over-year sales increase, thanks largely to stronger momentum from the new Cooper and Countryman models. YTD sales have climbed 19% compared with the same period in 2024. But...
2026 MINI USA Ordering Guide: JCW Style Package, Prices, Best Options
What’s the best way to spec your new MINI? For U.S. buyers, 2026 brings a host of updates worth knowing. Should you opt for the new JCW Style package or go all-in...