Part 1: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (Why & How)
Welcome to Part 1 in a three part series where we look at MINI’s decision to go all electric. What went into the decision, the major hurdles that have arisen and where...
The MINI Cooper S With JCW Trim – The Faux JCW With Real Shift Paddles
Behold, the forbidden fruit of the F66 MINI Cooper S with the optional JCW Trim. At least for those in the US. For the rest of the world the JCW Trim represents...
Is the Electric MINI Aceman Coming to the US?
The MINI Aceman is one of the most anticipated models from the brand since the original Countryman. Yet one huge question remains – will MINI’s new electric crossover even come to North...
Video: 2025 MINI Cooper S – More Power & tech But Is It Improved?
On the face of it the 2025 MINI Cooper S doesn’t seem a big departure for the brand. But with the manual gone and shift paddles not even available (in the US),...
Review: 2025 MINI Cooper S – New Levels of Refinement & Performance with One Big Omission
We’ve driven the 2025 (F66) MINI Cooper S before. But never have we put so many miles on this car in on many incredible roads. Through mountain roads and over expansive stretches...
Video Review: Driving the 2025 MINI Countryman JCW Through Big Sky Country
Our first leg of MINI Takes the States was set-up to be the perfect scenario to test the all new 312 HP MINI Countryman JCW. Winding through Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana...
Electric MINI JCW vs Petrol MINI JCW: Exclusive Power & Performance Comparison
This past weekend we saw the debuted of not one but two new similar looking MINI JCW models. However under the skin these two MINIs are radically different; one is electric and...
World Exclusive: New Performance Details on Both The F66 & J01 MINI JCWs
We got our first official look at the two new MINI Cooper JCWs at Goodwood today and along with it our best photos yet of both the electric J01 and petrol F66...
2025 F66 MINI Cooper Gets Major Upgrades in Safety Features
MINI’s new family of models represents massive change for the brand. But one thing that hasn’t been talked much about are the new safety features that have been introduced on the models....
Shift Paddles Finally Coming to the New MINI Cooper in The US
Shift paddles are finally coming to the new MINI Cooper in the US, albeit with a caveat. If you read our report a few months ago you’ll know that MINI didn’t just...