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At the BMW Group Annual Conference today, Chairman Oliver Zipse announced that MINI will be the first BMW Group brand to go fully electric. More specifically, the automaker will release the last model with a combustion-engine variant in 2025. By the early 2030s, MINI will be exclusively fully electric. It’s …

Environmental efforts by automakers go beyond electrifying their powertrains. For some, going green also means incorporating eco-friendly or sustainable materials. MINI , for one, plans to completely ditch leather interiors—and sooner rather than later. It’s a trend that’s gaining momentum particularly among manufacturers of electric cars like Teslas or the …

The third generation of the modern MINI is getting another important update following the one that was performed in 2019, confirming that a full redesign is not planned for the near future. Unveiled on Tuesday, the refreshed and improved 2022 MINI 3 Door , 5 Door and Convertible models will …

MINI , which launched its first-ever all-electric car on the market earlier this year, the Cooper SE , is about to make a few performance enthusiasts happy—at least those with a fondness for zero-emission driving. That’s because the brand has just revealed it’s developing a battery-powered John Cooper Works model.

While parent company BMW recently introduced the all-electric iX SUV , MINI designers have imagined the car of the future. Inevitably shaped like a crossover, this one is called Vision Urbanaut. Half-SUV, half-minivan, the vehicle is actually reminiscent of the old Volkswagen Type 2 Split Window, except that the entire, …

It looks like the days of the MINI Convertible are numbered. A report from Automotive News suggests that the model will not be renewed when the current generation bows out. Production is expected to end around the month of February 2024. Why would the company decide to eliminate the MINI …

After publishing its 2020 Initial Quality Study a few weeks ago (surprisingly led by Dodge in a tie with Kia ), J.D. Power is now revealing the brands and models consumers find the most appealing and exciting this year. The APEAL Study (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) is based on …

MINI is all about small cars, right? Of course, that didn’t stop the iconic brand from launching the Countryman , which many describe as a sub-compact SUV with a focus on adventure. The goal was simple: to attract more customers in big markets like the U.S. and Canada. Well, it’s …

The MINI Countryman , whose current generation dates back to 2017, is getting a number of tweaks, improvements and additional options for the 2021 model year. Nothing major, mind you, but enough to satisfy fans of the British brand. Let’s start with the exterior, where you’ll notice a redesigned front …