Driving the First MINI JCW GP – Can it Compete with Modern MINIs?
Thirteen years ago when the JCW GP entered the automotive scene things were different. Turbocharged MINIs were only a tuner thing and fast meant under 6 seconds to 60. 13 years on...
MINI USA Extends Low Cost Oxford Edition Offer to Active Duty Military and Veterans
Official Release: MINI USA today announced that it is now offering the well-equipped, low cost 2019 MINI Oxford Edition to Active Duty members of the United States Military and its recent retirees....
The Electric MINI Cooper SE – US Availability and Pricing
In our recent conversation with MINI USA we also spent some time discussed the highly anticipated all electric MINI Cooper SE. Launching internationally this November at the LA Auto Show, the Cooper...
Video: 2020 MINI JCW GP Testing at the Nurburgring
Over the last few months we’ve seen official and unofficial teases of the 2020 MINI JCW GP in its final production form. The big news is that the new GP will feature...
MINIUSA Research Shows Broadening Appeal of Electric Cars
Leading up to the release of the all electric MINI Cooper SE, MINIUSA has commissioned research into customer habits and expectations for electric cars. And some of the key findings may surprise...
The 2020 MINI JCW GP Bares all in Latest Spyshots
Great news: 2020 MINI JCW GP is staying true to the concept that wowed crowds in late 2016. As you can see in the above spy shot (and from what we learned...
Head of MINI Brand Talks Electric MINI Strategy in New Interview
Automotive News sat down with the head of the MINI brand Peter Schwarzenbauer who was recently announced to be moving to a new role within the BMW Group. After overseeing the brand...
Mercedes Sells Half of Smart to Geely – Could BMW do the Same with MINI?
Mercedes has sold half of its share of Smart to Geely. It’s a headline that was both shocking and not entirely surprising. While this news isn’t surprising (Mercedes has been losing an...
No Power Upgrade for the 2020 JCW Hatch and Convertible
Despite the massive 74 hp upgrade the JCW Countryman and Clubman are getting this summer, the JCW Hatch and Convertible will be staying with their 228 hp drivetrains for 2020. While other...
Here’s the MINI Digital Gauge in Final Production Form
Behold – the MINI digital gauage cluster in it’s glorious final production form. Sent in by an anonymous reader, this is our first look at the final design and initial impressions are...