MINI’s New Head of Design on Current & Future Models
Our friend Horatiu from BMWblog connected with MINI’s new Head of Design, Holger Hampf, to talk about the current lineup and where the brand is headed. For the first time, we get...
Could Electric MINI’s Be Made in North America?
Ten years ago, the idea of MINIs being built in North America would have sounded far-fetched. But in today’s global manufacturing landscape, it’s no longer out of the question. So how could...
MINIUSA Says “No Thanks” to Expanding Software Subscriptions—for Now
In a world where automakers are increasingly looking to turn every feature into a monthly payment, MINI USA has confirmed it has no plans to offer additional subscription-based software. While some functionalities...
MINI’s Suspension Upgrade: How The Cooper Got Smoother Without Losing Its Character
In 2021 MINI made a subtle but important change to the way its suspension is design on all Cooper models. Stung with long-standing critique of ride quality, MINI decided to ditch its...
Breaking Down MINI’s Go-Kart Mode: Throttle, Shifts, Steering & Sound Unpacked
MINI has long promised a “go-kart feeling,” but what does that mean in the modern era of drive-by-wire systems and synthesized engine sounds? We’ve taken a deep dive into what GoKart mode...
Exclusive: How To Order an F66 MINI Cooper S in JCW Style in The US
The best Cooper S you can buy right now isn’t on the MINIUSA configurator—and technically, not even available in the U.S. But thanks to a clever workaround discovered by our friends at MINI...
MINI Returns to the Green Hell with a Bold Look and a Proven Partner
For the fourth consecutive year, MINI is heading back into the green hell. The Nürburgring 24 Hours—an endurance marathon that chews up metal and egos with equal appetite—is once again the battleground,...
MINI’s Big Leap into Autonomous Driving and Safety Tech
For years, MINI lagged behind its BMW siblings in adopting the latest driver assistance and autonomous driving features. Sure, it was always more go-kart than gadget. But in 2025, MINI is finally...
2025 F66 MINI JCW vs. F56 JCW: Key Differences, Specs & Performance Upgrades
F66 JCW vs the F56 JCW – How much has really changed? We’ve driven the two back to back and went deep into the specs to uncover what’s been fine-tuned, what’s been...
2025 MINI Cooper JCW (F66) Review: Faster, Sharper, But Missing the Manual
For 2025, MINI has reengineered its John Cooper Works hardtop—code-named F66—into something undeniably quicker, more refined, and in many ways, more sophisticated. It’s also become a case study in modern performance car...