Rumor: MINI Countryman to Get Optional Off-Road Package
We’ve heard numerous rumors and even a couple subtle confirmations so it’s time to report what we know. MINI is set to enhance the off-road capabilities of its U25 MINI Countryman with...
MINI Aceman – Why it May be MINI’s Most Important New Model
Despite the fact that the new MINI Aceman EV isn’t sold in several key markets, including North America, it’s a big deal for the brand for several reasons. The most obvious is...
BMW’s Gen6 EV Architecture Could be A Quantum Leap for MINI
Yesterday we talked about why a rear wheel drive MINI may not be such a bad thing. Today we’re going in-depth on BMW’s Gen6 EV Architecture that powers it and why it...
MINI’s Big Shift: How Rear-Wheel Drive Could Transform Future Electric Models
For those that missed our report last week, MINI looks to be going rear wheel drive (with optional AWD) for its future electric vehicles. Why? It comes down BMW’s Gen6 architecture which will underpin...
The Future of Electric MINIs: Production Plans, Market Availability & What’s Next
We broke the news late last year that MINI was changing course, pausing plans to build the J01 electric MINI Cooper and Aceman in the UK. We then confirmed that MINI had...
Future Electric MINIs Could Go Rear-Wheel Drive with More Range & Faster Charging
Since the dawn of the Mini in 1959, front-wheel drive has been a cornerstone of the brand. But that could soon change as MINI prepares to adopt BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture and its Gen6 800V technology....
Official: MINIUSA is Bringing Back the Oxford Edition for 2025 – Here Are the Details
MINI USA’s Oxford Edition has always been about delivering the most bang for your buck, and for 2025, the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition continues that tradition—though with a few key changes from past iterations. For years,...
BMW Officially Pauses Electric MINI Cooper UK Production Plans
Confirming our exclusive report from late last year, MINI has officially paused plans to produce the electric MINI Cooper and Aceman at its Oxford, UK, plant. This marks a significant shift in strategy for the brand, which had heavily...
MINI OS9 To get Key Functionally Upgrades
MINI OS9 continues its steady progress with key updates set to roll out in March 2025. Designed to make vehicle sharing easier and improve voice recognition, the update will be available over...
MINI Expands Color Options on The Cooper and Countryman
Ramping up production for an entirely new model lineup comes with its challenges—one of the most noticeable being the limited availability of options. And perhaps the most frustrating? The lack of color...