Rumor Central

BMW has long touted the Mini E program as a way to gain real-world experience with electric cars. The first lesson? Building a charging infrastructure, even at customers' homes, isn't exactly the easiest task.   more

We’ve yet to see the two-door Mini Coupe Concept in person, but Mini executives expect the car will receive a great response—and likely hit production.   more

If you want more photos of the Mini Coupe Concept, you’ve got ‘em. The automaker, which plans on unveiling the concept at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show in September, released additional photography of the two-seat sports...  more

As part of a new renewable energy project with E.ON, BMW is sending 15 electric-powered Mini E models to Munich, Germany, to test out a new type of charging station.   more

Who says a belated birthday present can’t be significant? The 1.5 millionth “new” Mini rolled off the assembly line this morning, weeks after the brand celebrated its 50th anniversary.   more

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will be given a fleet of 17 electric Minis for virtually nothing, as Mini seeks testers of its new technology.   more

BMW is set to expand Mini’s model lineup in the near future and may include a Rolls-Royce-trimmed option as a super high-end model.   more

As the Frankfurt Auto Show approaches, rumors surround the show as to what vehicles and concepts will be debuted. One car reportedly debuting at the auto show is a new Mini Roadster.   more

Of the 450 people lucky enough to lease the all-electric Mini E , as many as 300 of them may be in for some bad news. Due to a glitch in the distribution of the high-voltage charging cable, up to two-thirds of customers...  more

AC Schnitzer just released its latest accessories for the latest Mini Cooper Convertible (R57). The tuning program offers plenty of parts to enhance everything from powertrain to aerodynamics.   more

BMW’s Mini brand announced late last year it would build and supply a test fleet of electric Mini Coopers. The time for deliveries to begin has come, and the first lessee took delivery of his car on Friday.   more

Today Mini kicks off its 50th birthday bash at the MINI United Festival in Silverstone, U.K. In addition to the George Harrison Mini Cooper one-off model, Mini unveiled a couple of special edition models to commemorate its...  more

During the Mini's 50th anniversary "Mini United" event the company will present Olivia Harrison with this psychedelic reinterpretation of George Harrison's extravagant original Mini. The car will be auctioned off to...  more

The Blonds, two American designers, have designed the Life Ball Mini 2009 in honor of their friend and musician Katy Perry this year to raffle off at the Life Ball charity event, the biggest HIV/AIDS event in Europe.   more