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Is MINI Preparing to Expand Electric Cooper Production Into Europe?

Jan 28, 26Jan 28, 26

MINI Cooper EV production could be moving out of China and into Europe as electric MINI sales accelerate across the continent. While EV adoption varies widely by market, Europe has quickly become...

Future of the MINI Cooper JCW GP Might Be Electric

For nearly two decades, the MINI Cooper JCW GP has been the brand’s ultimate expression of performance — raw, rare, and always a little unhinged. From the mechanical honesty of the GP1,...

Aug 21, 25Aug 21, 25

Rumor U25 | 2024 - 2032

MINI’s History of Off-Roaders Is Finally Set to Hit Showrooms

MINI has always been a brand with a bit of dirt under its fingernails. From the icy roads of Monte Carlo to the brutal sands of Dakar, it has consistently proven to...

May 12, 25May 12, 25

MINI Countryman Rumor U25 | 2024 - 2032

How BMW’s Manufacturing Flexibility Could Bring MINI Production to Mexico

Despite the current U.S. administration imposing tariffs on Mexico this morning, there’s a sense that that country could ultimately help solve a growing problem for MINI—one that may lead to at least...

Mar 4, 25Mar 16, 25

MINI Countryman Rumor U25 | 2024 - 2032

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...

Mar 3, 25Mar 3, 25

5th Generation 2031 + NE5 | 2032 + Rumor

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...

Feb 26, 25Feb 26, 25

4th Generation 2024-2031 5th Generation 2031 + F65 5 Door | 2024 - 2031 F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F66/J01 Hardtop | 2024 - 2031 F67 Cooper Convertible Feature J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J03 Convertible (Canceled) J05 MINI Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Aceman MINI Cooper MINI Countryman NE5 | 2032 + Rumor U25 | 2024 - 2032

BMW Rumored to Halt Plans for Electric J01 MINI Cooper & J05 Aceman Production in the UK

In a surprise development, BMW is rumored to have shelved plans to build the current J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman in the UK. Despite earlier plans, the decision not to electrify the...

Dec 25, 24Feb 7, 25

4th Generation 2024-2031 F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F66/J01 Hardtop | 2024 - 2031 MINI Cooper Rumor Special Editions

Exclusive: A New Paul Smith Edition MINI Cooper is Coming to Production

Design legend Paul Smith has had a long relationship with MINI starting with the iconic Paul Smith classic Mini from the 90s. Recently he electrified a Classic Mini and turned an F56...

May 29, 24May 29, 24

Rumor Scooter Concept

Could MINI Be Making an Electric Motorbike?

MINI has shown off electric two-wheel concepts before and even sells an e-bike in Europe today. And then there’s even the Cooper E-Bike from Cooper bikes, run by our friend Charlie Cooper....

May 5, 24May 5, 24

F66/J01 Hardtop | 2024 - 2031 J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 MINI Aceman | 2025-2032 Rumor

Rumor: Could MINI Expand Production to Mexico to Avoid Chinese Tariffs?

Could MINI begin building the forthcoming electric MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman in Mexico at the BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosi. It’s an idea we’ve floated for a few years and...

Apr 21, 23Apr 21, 23

F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 MINI Aceman | 2025-2032 Rumor U25 | 2024 - 2032

Once Killed by Tariffs, Next Generation Electric MINI Could Still Make it to the US

If you’ve been following our recent articles in MINIs move to electric, you’ll likely be aware of a major flaw in the plan. In 2018 the US government imposed a 25% on...

Aug 22, 22Aug 23, 22