MINI

Ever heard of the Mini Shorty? This model does not officially exist. Rather, it’s the nickname given to the original Morris Mini by fans who deem it too big and wanted to do something about it. The result is almost cartoon-like, as evidenced by some of the examples that are …

The MINI is an electrifying little car, especially in John Cooper Works trim. And since 2020 it’s just plain electric, what with the addition of the zero-emission Cooper SE . It’s a major shift for a brand so steeped in history, yet only the beginning: the last model with a …

Fresh from a significant update for the 2022 model year, the MINI Cooper is already looking at the next generation. Camouflaged prototypes have been spotted on a few occasions, but this time the car has been fully exposed. To be clear, we’re still talking about a prototype (of what appears …

In partnership with Otogo.ca When was the last time you checked if your car’s headlights, taillights and turn indicators were working properly? Many motorists take them for granted and never even think about them ... until one day they find themselves practically invisible and pulled over on the side of …

At a time when many dealer lots are eerily empty due to the chip shortage and other production delays, you could have a hard time wrapping your head around the fact that more than 3,000 new BMW and MINI cars have been left abandoned in a Vancouver lot… for nearly …

Honda -powered MINIs have been part of the automotive landscape for a while now. The swap isn’t quick and easy, but it is definitely logical and brings an efficient and powerful mill that lasts under the hood of a classic that will never go out of style. Vancouver-based Spectre Vehicle …

If you’re a fan of the big MINI—that would be the MINI Countryman —the company has some exciting news: following the 2021 model update, a limited Boardwalk Edition joins the lineup for 2022. As MINI Canada director Mat Sayer points out, the unique Boardwalk design pays tribute to the famous …

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 …