Exclusive: First Look At the Next Generation F66 MINI Cooper
In a MotoringFile exclusive we have our first real look at the next generation F66 MINI Cooper. Whereas the J01 electric MINI Cooper represents a lot of firsts for the brand, the...
UK Study – EV Battery Life Degrading Quicker Than Expected
Silver Power Systems (SPS), battery analysis company have early findings that show EV battery life degrades faster than previously expected. This was especially present in the BMW i3 they tested which may...
MINI USA Reveals 2023 Electric MINI Cooper SE New Nanuq White
The campaign for the new 2023 MINI Cooper Electric SE kicked off on Earth Day in April starring a cute polar bear character in the passenger’s seat. As things work the polar...
MINI Launches the MINI Manual Driving School To Teach The Dying Art of Driving a Manual
The manual transmission is back and MINI USA is celebrating by launching the MINI Manual Driving School. Located at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal California, the MINI Manual Driving School is...
MINI Updates The MINI Convertible Resolute Edition
The MINI Convertible Resolute Edition launched in March 2022 is getting a series of enhancements for 2023. MINI is adding new exterior colors, interior upholsteries, technology and the Iconic Trim 2.0 to...
Next Generation MINI Product Codes Reveal Big Changes for the Brand
For MINI fans the product code that defines each vehicle internally has become not just an identifier but a rallying cry. Whether you’re an R53 or F57 fan, those three letters matter....
Rumor: MINI to Kill Current Electric Hatch But Bring All New Electric MINI Production to the UK
MINI is making some changes to its production plans coinciding with the 2024 launch of its 4th generation MINI family. At the heart of this change will be MINI’s continued desire to...
MINI To Simplify Naming with New MINI Cooper Base Model
MINI is dramatically simplifying its product line-up and naming conventions. Starting with the 4th generation in 2024, MINI will move to a simplified model line-up and naming structure to help avoid confusion...
MINI USA Changes Packages, Brings Back the Manual and Kills Our Favorite Color for 2023
MINI USA is making some big changes in small ways for is 2023 model line-up. The headline for many of you will be the return of the manual transmission – something we...
MINI USA Adds Features and Colors to Its Special Editions
The MINI Resolute, Untold and Untamed Special Editions launched in March 2022 are getting a series of enhancements for 2023. MINI is adding new exterior colors, interior upholsteries, and engine variants and...