MINI News

Future MINI vehicle architectures will allow the extreme performance of the John Cooper Works brand to be experienced with electric powertrains as well as combustion engines. The evolution of the MINI model range is focused on the ongoing expansion of electric mobility and offering new opportunities to experience the brand’s trademark driving enjoyment. MINI is already making great strides when it comes to electric mobility. The MINI Cou

The motorsport tradition in Great Britain is huge. The United Kingdom has produced some of the World's most prestigious race tracks, such as Brands Hatch and of course Silverstone, as well as many successful drivers and race cars. The characteristic and downright legendary paint finish for the latter developed into the color "British Racing Green". In reminiscence of past glorious motorsport successes, MANHART Performance has now chosen exact

MINI launches the Paddy Hopkirk Edition, a limited edition of 100 cars available to order now in the UK and based on the MINI Cooper S 3-door Hatch. In honor of the Northern Irish rally driver and inspired by the historic rally winning model, the special edition is Chili Red with a white contrast roof and features the famous starting number 37 livery. Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hopkirk clinched the first victory behind the wheel of the classic Mi

A new consumer association, Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England, is being launched to represent the interests of current and prospective electric vehicle drivers in England. Inspired by similar associations in Scotland, Norway, the Netherlands, Canada, and the USA, EVA England has conducted its own survey in order to understand people’s views about the UK Government’s planned phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel

MINI, the British premium brand, announces new version of the sporty John Cooper Works GP. This new edition will be geared with a 4-cylinder engine with an output of 220kW (300hp) and will also feature MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology. This piece of gear will make the vehicle the most powerful MINI ever appeared on the road. What we also know is that this is a limited run of mere 3000 units, so if you are interested in buying one, you’d better hurry up! By presenting this particular model, MINI team are keen

Vilner team does not stop to impress us. Even the teasers and the announcements drive us crazy! Definitely one of the most prominent, if not the most prominent Bulgarian tuner, the team showcases a bit of the upcoming tuning project: a special SMART vehicle that has first undergone a comprehensive tuning program by BRABUS and then Vilner team decided to build on that already impressive base. There is a single video that demonstrates what the p

As it seems, B&B Performance team is somehow attracted to gearing ridiculous amounts of power in relatively small packages: we have seen he 300hp VW Lupo RS, the 385hp Audi S1 and the 400hp VW Polo VR6 Turbo. But there was still something missing. Indeed, we are talking about a MINI vehicle that has undergone a comprehensive tuning program and now can proudly stay next to its brothers as a small machine with tons of power. The lucky MINI i

MINI USA has revealed the latest family member: the new 2017 John Cooper Works Clubman. Inspired by the motorsport and rally thrills, the sweetie offers new turbocharged power unit, latest generation of drivetrain system improvements and these sweet visuals. So, let’s check it out! Exterior styling As it comes