J01 MINI Cooper: News, Reviews, and Buying Guides

Electric MINI’s from China May Soon be Imported With Tariffs Exemptions in the EU

Feb 26, 26Feb 26, 26

Germany’s Handelsblatt reported this week that BMW and the European Commission are in active discussions over a minimum pricing model for Chinese-built MINI electric vehicles sold in Europe. Instead of paying punitive...

MINI’s Latest Special Edition Rewinds to 1965 Monte Carlo Glory

Just one week after unveiling its latest GP inspired special edition, MINI is back with another heritage play. The new MINI 1965 Victory Edition is a design focused, appearance driven package with...

Feb 25, 26Feb 25, 26

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Can Electric Performance Cars Ever Truly Satisfy Enthusiasts?

For years, the assumption was simple. Once electric vehicles reached maturity, performance would naturally follow. Faster acceleration, smarter chassis control, limitless tuning potential. On paper, electric cars should be the ultimate enthusiast...

Feb 9, 26Feb 9, 26

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Is JCW Going Soft or Simply Finding the Right Balance?

For decades, MINI JCW meant something very specific. Loud, stiff, a little unruly, and unapologetically focused on performance and feel over comfort. A MINI JCW was never meant to be the best...

Feb 3, 26Feb 3, 26

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Is MINI Preparing to Expand Electric Cooper Production Into Europe?

MINI Cooper EV production could be moving out of China and into Europe as electric MINI sales accelerate across the continent. While EV adoption varies widely by market, Europe has quickly become...

Jan 28, 26Jan 28, 26

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MINI Cooper Is BMW Group’s Second Best-Selling Car in Europe

2025 MINI Cooper sales numbers are in, and they tell an important story about MINI’s place inside the BMW Group and within the broader European market. In 2025, MINI Cooper emerged as BMW Group’s...

Jan 23, 26Jan 23, 26

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MINI Paul Smith Edition Spotted – First Real-World Photos

The MINI Paul Smith Edition has finally done the most important thing a design-led MINI can do. It has left the studio and joined everyday life. Spotted roaming the streets of Germany,...

Jan 21, 26Jan 26, 26

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MINI EV Sales Top 100,000 Units in 2025, Reaching 30% of Global Sales

Globally, MINI delivered 105,535 fully electric vehicles, an 87.9 percent increase year over year. For the first time in the brand’s history, electric models accounted for more than 30 percent of total MINI sales, pushing...

Jan 13, 26Jan 12, 26

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Did the MINI Cooper Go Too Far With Fabric Interiors?

One of MINI most controversial additions to the Cooper in its 2024 redesign was the fabric dash and door trim. So much so that, when we wrote about the upcoming 2028 MINI...

Jan 12, 26Jan 12, 26

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Global MINI Sales Surge in 2025 as EV Share Grows

MINI closed 2025 with one of its strongest global performances in years, signaling that the brand’s reset is not just a North American story. Worldwide, MINI delivered 288,290 vehicles, an increase of 17.7 percent...

Jan 9, 26Jan 9, 26

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How BMW Almost Killed The Combustion MINI Cooper

MINI, and BMW more broadly, have been smarter than most automakers in their expansion into electric vehicles. Yes, there have been missteps. But the key to their enviable position today is a...

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