MINI ’s first attempt at electrifying its lineup was a plug-in hybrid variant of the Countryman that could only travel 30 km in pure electric mode. Then came the all-electric Cooper SE , unfortunately with a very limited range of 183 km. Sure, MINI owners typically prefer to spend time …

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …

In addition to the new MINI John Cooper Works three-door hatchback, we also had the opportunity to test drive the convertible variant during a recent media event down in Savannah, Georgia. Needless to say the weather conditions were much better and sunnier than what we experienced in parts of Canada …

Savannah, Georgia— The next-generation MINI lineup, introduced last year, wouldn’t be complete without enthusiast-focused models such as the sporty John Cooper Works. On the outside, the new 2025 MINI John Cooper Works pays tribute to the original Mini while adding a uniquely modern twist. The car might be significantly larger …

Larger, stronger and heavier. Much heavier. The new and fully electric 2025 MINI Countryman SE is a major departure from the previously available plug-in hybrid variant that offered just 27 km of zero-emission range. Blessed with a 66.45kWh battery, it can travel up to a WLTP-estimated 433 km, which means …

New vehicle owner satisfaction continues to increase and these owners are more passionate about their vehicles than ever. That’s the main takeaway from J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released this week, based on responses from nearly 100,000 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who …

Hot on the heels of the first-ever, battery-powered MINI John Cooper Works models, here come the new gas-burning variants including the MINI 3 Door JCW and MINI Convertible JCW. The two will enter production in November and are scheduled to arrive in dealerships early in 2025. Performance enthusiasts will likely …

The 2024 Paris Motor Show kicked off on Monday and runs until October 20. It obviously doesn’t have the same prestige or significance as it used to (read: before the pandemic), especially for us on the other side of the Atlantic, but we still think you should take a couple …

MINI is electrifying the 2024 Paris Motor Show this week with the world premiere of two models, namely the high-performance John Cooper Works version of the brand’s next-gen electric hatchback (the Canadian launch of which will be significantly delayed) and the all-new, electric-only MINI Aceman (not confirmed for Canada yet).

Another car is joining the next-generation MINI Cooper family. Following the electric Cooper SE as well as the conventionally powered 3 Door and 5 Door , here comes the 2025 MINI Convertible. At first glance, the redesigned model looks just like its siblings, but a closer look reveals a key …

Owner satisfaction with new vehicles has rebounded after two years of unprecedented decline. And surprisingly, electric vehicles from other brands than Tesla are not only achieving all-time high satisfaction, but also surpassing Elon Musk’s company. That’s according to J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which …

A few months after the debut of the next-generation MINI 3 Door in gas-powered configuration , the 5 Door variant is now joining the lineup. BMW Canada has confirmed to The Car Guide that it will come to our shores later this year. With a length of 4,036 mm, a …

With rising prices and interest rates over the past couple of years, getting more bang for your buck has become more important than ever for a lot of people, especially when it comes to large expenses such as a new car. Automotive data research firm Vincentric today announced the winners …