Real MINI Cooper JCW vs MINI Cooper S JCW Trim – Which Packs the Most Value?
When the Cooper S with the JCW Trim was introduced, we called it a JCW in name only and worried it might undercut the full JCW model by offering the look for...
A Complete Guide to Where MINIs are Made & How That Will Soon Change
Since its inception, MINI has been synonymous with British ingenuity and even at times culture. This despite the fact that the classic Mini was assembled all over the world at various moments...
MINI USA’s Pat McKenna (Part 2): The Possible Return of the Manual & New Options
In the final part of our interview with MINI USA Head of Product & Marketing, Pat McKenna, we reveal some big news: the possible return of the manual, along with more options...
First Look: New JCW Accessories for the F66 MINI Cooper
Our first look at the latest generation of MINI Cooper JCW accessories is here. While MINI has yet to formally announce the new family of accessories designed for the F66 and J01,...
What’s Next for the ICE MINI Cooper & the MINI brand Itself
MINI is extending internal combustion production past 2030 but what models might that include and can the MINI even survive this turbulent period? Based on sources—and a bit of our own guess...
Video: MINI OS9 Personal Experience & Digital Customization
MINI’s OS 9 operating system marks a significant evolution for the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman. One of its most notable updates is the all-new Personal Experience feature, allowing for unprecedented levels...
Exclusive: MINI is Considering Bringing Back the Manual Transmission
The manual transmission may not be dead after all. While nothing has been officially decided, MINI USA is actively petitioning to reintroduce the manual transmission to the MINI Cooper lineup. We recently...
2025 MINI Model lineup – MINI’s Biggest Transformation since 1959
The all-new MINI Family marks the most transformative shift in MINI’s history since 1959, representing the brand’s largest product overhaul ever. For the US that means 11 all-new models rolling out by...
MINI Begins Expanding Personalization Options In Some Markets
One of our main critiques of the new MINI family is the lack of personalization—a hallmark of the brand since its reintroduction in 2001. Fortunately, this seems to be gradually changing, as...
Video: A Quick Guide to the new MINI JCW Models
MINI has released five new JCW models, some powered by combustion engines and others by electric motors. Some models have less power, others more torque, and none offer a manual transmission. To...