MINI
The latest BMW Group sales numbers are in, and they’re looking strong. All automotive brands posted growth in the third quarter, though some performed better than others. The core BMW marque delivered 514,620 vehicles between…
Adrian Padeanu / October 7, 2025
MINI
Europe’s small hot hatch segment is dying. In recent years, we’ve had to say goodbye to the Hyundai i20 N and Ford Fiesta ST. Cars like the Renault Clio RS, Peugeot 208 GTi, and Skoda…
Adrian Padeanu / October 4, 2025
MINI
MINI USA has rolled out the MINI ChargeForward program, a smart charging initiative that helps electric vehicle owners lower their carbon footprint and earn financial rewards by charging at the right times. MINI says the…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 30, 2025
MINI
What could enrich our lives more? One of the best answers is simple: do it all in a MINI. Even the smallest journey can awaken powerful emotions. The sights, the sounds, the moments in between…
Federico Corona / September 29, 2025
ALPINA
The Elusive MINI By ALPINA Makes A Rare Appearance
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: September 27, 2025
MINI
There is a common misconception that ALPINA is merely a tuner. However, more than 40 years have passed since the German Federal Ministry of Transport recognized it as a car manufacturer. Each vehicle built in…
Adrian Padeanu / September 26, 2025
MINI
Given the route automakers must follow to comply with Europe’s 2035 ban on new gas engines, traditional hot hatches are a dying breed. As a result, these are likely the last pocket rockets from MINI…
Adrian Padeanu / September 18, 2025
MINI
The bold design collaborations between MINI and Deus Ex Machina — known as The Machina and The Steg — have captured plenty of attention since their unveiling. With their raw surf-inspired styling and bespoke details,…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 15, 2025
MINI
The BMW Group has announced another leadership reshuffle at MINI, marking the brand’s third change at the top in just over a year. Effective October 1, 2025, Jean-Philippe Parain will become Head of MINI, succeeding…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 12, 2025
MINI
The new MINI Cooper 3-door and the MINI Aceman have both secured five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests. The results apply across all engine versions of both models, reflecting strong…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 8, 2025
MINI
A few days before the IAA Mobility show officially opens, I had the chance to see MINI’s latest collaboration with Deus Ex Machina at the brand’s Pavilion in central Munich. Two one-offs sat quietly inside,…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 6, 2025