MINI News

New Mini John Cooper Works ditches manual transmission in favor of dual clutch

Mini has rolled out new John Cooper Works (JCW) models for its three-door hot hatch and convertible. These cars keep the turbocharged 2.0-liter gas engine, but with some tweaks.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 23, 2024, 4:16 p.m.
BMW Group brings popular streaming service Paramount+ to its vehicles

BMW Group is bringing Paramount+ to its cars. Drivers will get to watch their favorite shows and movies while their vehicles are parked.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 10, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
Chinese Authorities Unveil Mini Cooper JCW E Ahead of Fall Debut

Mini is preparing to launch its new JCW lineup this fall, but China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has leaked details about the upcoming electric Mini Cooper JCW E.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 2:35 p.m.
MINI recalls 140,000 EVs over battery fire risk

MINI recalls over 140,000 electric Cooper SE cars worldwide due to a possible battery fire risk. The recall affects 12,535 vehicles in the US, covering 2020-2024 models.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 4, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
First Electric MINI John Cooper Works to Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed Ahead of its World Premiere

Just a few weeks after unveiling the ICE-powered Mini John Cooper Works (JCW), BMW Group-owned Mini is set to present a lightly camouflaged prototype of the fully electric equivalent at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This event will serve as a preview ahead of the model's official debut this fall.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 5, 2024, 10:45 a.m.
New MINI John Cooper Works to Debut at 24 Hours of Nürburgring Ahead of its World Premiere

On June 1, the latest Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (JCW) model will make its racing debut at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. This event marks the first public appearance of the new camouflaged JCW since the introduction of the Mini Cooper EV last September. The race serves as a prelude to the full reveal of this eagerly awaited model set for later this fall.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 20, 2024, 9:54 a.m.
Mini is working on in-vehicle mixed reality tech

Mini has unveiled an intriguing new technological advancement called Mini Mixed Reality, which blends the virtual with the real to enhance the driving experience. 

Evgenii Ushakov

May 15, 2024, 2:52 p.m.
New Mini Aceman EV is big on the inside, small on the outside

Mini has introduced the Aceman, a new fully electric subcompact SUV, delivering spaciousness without compromising agility. The crossover is set to be available by the end of the year in China, Europe, and the UK.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 24, 2024, 3:57 p.m.
This is the production-ready design of the new Mini Aceman electric crossover

Mini is preparing to unveil the all-new Aceman, but the model has made an early appearance at China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Evgenii Ushakov

March 13, 2024, 6:21 p.m.
MINI Countryman Electric goes into series production at BMW Group Leipzig plant

Four months after launching production of the combustion-engined MINI Countryman, the all-electric version is now rolling off the lines at Leipzig as well

Evgenii Ushakov

March 1, 2024, 3:16 p.m.
Last MINI Clubman rolls off the production line at MINI Plant Oxford

1.1 million vehicles produced during model’s 55-year-history.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 6, 2024, 10:19 a.m.
Mini's adorable dog mascot and the new Countryman EV appeared at the Sphere in Las Vegas

Las Vegas' Sphere, the world's largest LED display, is now home to an eye-catching spectacle by Mini. Featuring Spike, Mini's charming intelligent personal assistant, the show marks the debut of the 2025 Countryman Electric.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 30, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
BMW starts manufacturing MINI cars in Germany

In Leipzig, BMW has started the series production of the new MINI Countryman and its all-electric variant. This is the first time a MINI model has been produced in Germany.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
BMW Group to launch direct sales model across Europe, starting from 1 January 2024 with MINI in three countries

2024 will see the BMW Group launch the rollout of its new sales model. It will be introduced across Europe in several stages, starting with MINI in Italy, Poland and Sweden on 1 January 2024. The remaining European countries will gradually follow, with BMW scheduled to transition from 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 18, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce to use Tesla's Charging Plug from 2025

Another car manufacturer is adopting Tesla's NACS charging system in the U.S. and Canada. Starting in 2025, these cars will be compatible with Tesla's Supercharger network.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 18, 2023, 12:06 p.m.
2024 Mini Countryman EV to debut in North America, with deliveries to begin at the end of next year

First unveiled in Europe earlier this month at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, the third-generation Countryman, now fully electrified, marked this year's Climate Week NYC. The EV was featured on a special panel entitled "Driving Forward: The Transforming of Future Mobility," hosted by Mini's Urban-X technology startup platform at Newlab at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 10:28 a.m.
Mini boss confirms Mini Clubman will soon be dead with no direct replacement

Speaking to TopGear, Stefanie Wurst, head of the BMW Group's Mini brand, confirmed that the Clubman will soon be gone, with no direct successor currently in the pipeline. We're certainly going to miss the quirky looking big hatchback, although there's a solid business reason for it to go - demand.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 10:31 a.m.
BMW Group will transform Mini Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030

Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman - will start in the UK in 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 9:57 a.m.
Mini boss confirms the end of manual transmissions

Mini has officially announced that it will no longer feature manual transmissions in its upcoming vehicle lineup, as stated by the company's CEO Stefanie Wurst in an interview with Top Gear. Additionally, Mini is setting its sights on participating in electric motorsport.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 6, 2023, 11:40 a.m.
Next-generation Mini Countryman EV revealed as brand's first made-in-Germany model

The all-new electric Mini Countryman has been officially unveiled. It is the brand's first made-in-Germany model and the largest vehicle in the British marque's revamped lineup.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 1, 2023, 3:38 p.m.

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