Top 3 Downgrades on the 2025 F66 MINI Cooper JCW You Need to Know
Let’s get this out of the way. We have yet to drive the new MINI Cooper JCW. Like the F66 Cooper S, it may be a surprisingly (if not subtle) improvement over...
2025 MINI Cooper JCW Specs: Upgrades, Downgrades & Comparisons to Previous JCW Models
The MINI Cooper JCW represents the brand’s heart and soul. With a racing pedigree that includes victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and roots tracing back to championship rally cars of...
MINI Australia and New Zealand Discontinue Entry-Level Electric Cooper E and Aceman E Models
In a strategic move reflecting its evolving market approach, MINI Australia and New Zealand are discontinuing their entry-level electric models, the Cooper E and Aceman E. This decision narrows the market’s (EV)...
What’s Next for the Electric MINI Cooper – Our Predictions for 2025 & Beyond
A couple of weeks ago we learned about MINI’s rumored decision to change course and not build its MINI Cooper and Aceman EVs in Europe. Then we confirmed that MINI has cancelled...
Will BMW’s Radical iDriveX Come to MINIs?
Yesterday, we introduced BMW’s radical new iDrive with its Panoramic Display—a significant departure from previous designs that reshapes how drivers interact with in-car technology. During our time with a prototype, we were...
MINI USA 2024 Sales: A Down Year with Bright Spots on the Horizon
MINI USA’s 2024 sales performance reflects a year of significant transition, with overall sales declining 21.5% year-to-date (YTD) as the brand underwent a major model changeover. But even in a down year...
2025 MINI Cooper JCW Is Hiding an Extra Exhaust Pipe
When the new (F66) 2025 MINI Cooper JCW debuted earlier this year, it surprised MINI enthusiasts by shifting from a dual exhaust layout to what appeared to be a single, large outlet. However,...
MINI Cancels J03 Electric Convertible Amid Changing EV Strategy
In a move that’s sure to disappoint open-air MINI enthusiasts, we’ve confirmed that MINI has scrapped plans for its much-anticipated electric convertible, the J03 Cooper. This decision is yet another sign of...
Opinion: Why MINI Halting (J01) Cooper & (J05) Aceman UK Production Plans is a Good Thing
MINI is rumored to be reversing its decision to build the electric MINI Cooper and Aceman in the UK. While it may seem shocking, it shows us that MINI, unlike other automakers,...
BMW Rumored to Halt Plans for Electric J01 MINI Cooper & J05 Aceman Production in the UK
In a surprise development, BMW is rumored to have shelved plans to build the current J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman in the UK. Despite earlier plans, the decision not to electrify the...