MINI has been extensively teasing its new wave of models but we’ve only seen the cars on the outside. This fresh preview finally allows us to peek inside where major changes are being implemented for the next-gen cars that will be arriving later this year. The BMW Group brand doesn’t specify which vehicle is going […]
All Things MINI with Stefanie Wurst
At the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, BMWBLOG got to chat with Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI, about the brand’s future, its navigating digitalization, a direct-to-customer sales model, and more. The conversation gave us an interesting glance at where the brand points toward 2030 when it becomes all-electric. But until then, MINI still has a […]
Bulldog Racing MINI John Cooper Works 1TO6 Goes Up The Hill in Goodwood
At this year’s prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, the rain came down on the the crowd while awaiting the ascent of unique and exciting cars on the legendary hill climb. Among the fleet of powerful racing machines, there was one hot hatch that stood out from the rest—the John Cooper Works 1TO6 Edition, equipped with […]
MINI Brings Their ACEMAN to Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed just kicked off, and MINI is geared up to leave an impression with its lineup of cars. One model that is generating a lot of buzz is the Concept ACEMAN, which made its UK debut at the event. This electric crossover paves the way for its production version, expected […]
MINI Electric Resolute Edition review – this RM211k EV doesn’t make sense at all, yet it makes so much sense
The MINI Electric doesn’t make sense at all, yet it makes so much sense. Allow me an explanation. Or two. That conflicting line was exactly my thoughts upon returning the MINI Electric Resolute Edition, and here’s some background and context. Every car is made for someone, even if that person isn’t me, and it’s essential […]
BMW, BMW M, And MINI Global Sales Were Up By Double Digits In Q2 2023
Judging by how some people react whenever a new BMW comes out, you’d be tempted to say the company is in dire straits since few are buying their cars. However, nothing could be further from the truth as the sales results say otherwise. After announcing solid US results for the second quarter of the year […]
One-Millionth MINI F56 Delivered To Owner In Canada Is A Cooper SE
The sun is about to set on the current-generation MINI models but there’s still time for one more celebration. Following an announcement made in mid-April about assembling the one-millionth three-door hatch from this generation, the milestone F56 has been handed over to its rightful owners. MINI Calgary from Alberta, Canada had the privilege of organizing […]
MINI John Cooper Works 1TO6 Edition Goes For Sale in the US
The 2024 MINI John Cooper Works 1TO6 Edition is now available in the United States. This special edition combines a manual transmission with the performance of a John Cooper Works, complemented by a limited edition appearance. The 1TO6 Edition showcases a monochromatic exterior design, adorned with a Midnight Black Metallic paint finish, sleek Piano Black […]
BMW Donates 20 New Cars Worth €1.3 Million To Technical Schools In Belgium And Luxembourg
At the beginning of the year, the BMW Group donated 17 cars and 30 engines worth a combined €1.5 million to vocational schools in Austria. On May 26, the automotive conglomerate made a similar donation in Benelux where it handed over the keys to no fewer than 20 cars to the heads of 20 technical […]
2024 MINI Cooper Spotted With a Single Exhaust Pipe
Despite being 33 years old, I’m still wildly immature and I’m perfectly aware of it. I’m not always proud of it but I can’t help what makes me laugh, ya know? Which is why I’m here to admit that my first thought upon seeing this next-gen MINI Cooper S doing some hot laps around the […]