The facelifted MINI Countryman has opened up the interior for the first time since testing started last year. Compared to the outgoing iteration, the facelifted compact crossover brings a new digital instrument cluster, updated infotainment system and BMW-sourced gear selector. Changes are also expected to include revised trim, whereas everything else seems to carry over, […]
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MINI has finally tapped into the electric vehicle market with the new Cooper SE. The zero-emission model is based on the same platform as the ICE-powered sub-compact and adds a few exterior updates – or not, as most of those are options. The revolution happens beneath the skin, as power comes from an electric motor churning […]
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The finalists for the 2020 World Car Awards have been announced and only include automakers from Europe, Japan and South Korea. In the title category of 2020 World Car of the Year, ten vehicles will compete for top honors. They include the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Soul EV, Kia Telluride, Range Rover Evoque, Mazda3, Mazda CX-30, […]
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The United Kingdom has officially left the European Union on January 31, after 47 years of membership. It goes without saying that this decision will affect many branches of the economy, including the automotive industry. One automaker concerned about the future trade tariffs is BMW’s MINI, which has delayed the introduction of its next-generation models, according […]
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Following in the footsteps of the regular MINI hatch, Convertible and Clubman, the second generation of the Countryman is up next for a mid-cycle update and which should be revealed either in Geneva this March or in Paris later in September. Spied testing near the Arctic Circle, the prototype pictured here continues to hide its […]
Read MoreMINI has begun accepting orders for the 2020 Cooper SE in the United States. While the model won’t arrive until March, the company said more than 15,000 people have already expressed interest in the upcoming electric vehicle. Besides kicking off the ordering process, MINI released detailed pricing information. The entry-level Cooper SE Signature starts at […]
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Mini has revealed that it will re-introduce manual transmissions to many of its models in the United States after a brief hiatus. The British company had been forced to drop manual gearboxes from its U.S. line-up in North America due to updates it made to the fuel-delivery system of its engines to improve efficiency and […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has yet to release estimated range figures for the Mini Cooper SE and already the company appears to be readying itself for a lackluster figure. At the global presentation of the all-electric Cooper SE earlier this year, the British car manufacturer said it had a range of between 146-167 […]
Read MoreThe MINI Clubman could become a totally different car as owner BMW reportedly considers turning the next-generation model into an SUV. While that fails to surprise anyone in a market where crossovers and sports utility vehicles are king, it does make us wonder whether a Clubman SUV would be able to retain the identity of […]
Read MoreJust days after it emerged that Android Auto will be coming to BMW models from the middle of next year, it’s been revealed that Mini owners will have to wait a little longer. The guys over at BMW Blog reached out to Mini to see if the brand will follow BMW’s lead in introducing Android […]
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