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Nov 18, 24Nov 18, 24

Video: MINI OS9 Personal Experience & Digital Customization

MINI’s OS 9 operating system marks a significant evolution for the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman. One of its most notable updates is the all-new Personal Experience feature, allowing for unprecedented levels...

BMW CEO: Ban on Combustion Engines is the Wrong Approach

Is MINI’s Digital Experience Getting in the Way of Driving?

MINI Experiments with a Revolutionary Mix reality Driving Experience

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 Technology

First Look: How MINI OS9 Works With CarPlay

MINI’s all new circular digital experience the first of its kind. But for those who rely on CarPlay, how does it work? We went hands on with a pre-production version of the...

Jan 14, 24Jan 14, 24

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 CarPlay Technology Video

Review: MINI OS9 CarPlay Integration

When we first saw spy photos of radical MINI’s circular OLED display we quietly wondered if the brand was moving away from CarPlay and Android Auto like General Motors has. Turns it...

Nov 16, 23Jan 14, 24

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 Sales Technology

Could BMW’s new US Based Battery Plant Help MINI Build Cars in North America?

The BMW Group has taken a significant stride toward the production of electric vehicles in the United States with the groundbreaking of the first ever US BMW battery plant in Woodruff, South...

Jun 27, 23Jun 27, 23

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 Technology

BMW to Integrate Android Auto in Some Vehicles Starting Next Year

BMW has announced it will begin integrating Android Auto in some of its vehicles beginning in March of 2023. Could this mean some BMW and MINIs will get Android instead of iDrive?...

Jun 28, 22Jun 28, 22

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 Technology

MINI USA Makes CarPlay Standard for 2023 Models

As MINI USA finalizes pricing one small but important detail has slipped out that should make the 2023 model year more attractive to MINI buyers. For the 2023 model year all MINI’s...

Feb 13, 22Feb 13, 22

Rumor Technology U25 MINI Countryman

2024 MINI Countryman to Feature Autonomous Features & New Tech

MINI is gearing up to launch a larger, much more technologically advanced 2024 MINI Countryman. At the center of this will be MINI’s first autonomous features that will be offered as optional...

Jan 26, 22Jan 26, 22

Technology

Michelin Introduces Revolutionary Airless Tire on a MINI

The concept of airless tires has been around for decades but with little hope of production possibilities. That’s all set to change with Michelin introducing a production ready airless tire for cars...

Oct 1, 21Oct 1, 21

3rd Gen MINI Cooper | 2014-2024 Podcast Technology

The MINI Podcast 002: MINI’s New Operating System & Hacking CarPlay

Todd and Gabe dive into MINI’s revised operating system and dissect the good, the bad and the funky. We also give you some helpful insights into how to hack your 2018-2020 MINIs...

Apr 16, 21Apr 20, 21

Official News Technology

An Inside View of BMW’s Autonomous Driving Future

In stark contrast to Tesla, BMW is taking a careful and methodical approach to autonomous driving. Leading this charge is Dr. Nicolai Martin who is responsible for bringing autonomous driving to BMW...

Apr 9, 21Apr 9, 21

MINI Connected Official News Technology

All New MINI App Set to a Launch in the US

The all new MINI App is finally launching in the US and it’s a major improvement over the current experience. From remote vehicle functionality to interfacing with electric MINIs more effectively, the...

Mar 31, 21Mar 31, 21