Two people in a red Mini Cooper died on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge after being struck by a Toyota Tacoma when their car stalled in the No. 4 lane. Two others were hospitalized with major injuries. The crash led to lane closures and a Sig-Alert on eastbound Interstate 80, affecting traffic into Oakland. CHP advised drivers to safely exit their vehicles if possible during breakdowns, but to stay inside, keep seatbelts on, and call 911 if unable to do so.
Liam Doran has transformed a Mini Cooper into a racing monster for the uniquely British Autograss discipline, fitting it into Class 7 with a pickup-style body and a powertrain consisting of twin Hayabusa engines producing well over 300 horsepower. The lightweight, stripped-back Mini is capable of performing wheelies and is designed for rapid combat on grass and dirt circuits, showcasing a unique blend of motorsport history and high-octane antics.
BMW subsidiary Mini has unveiled the all-new, all-electric fifth-generation Mini Cooper hatchback, designed from the ground up as a dedicated EV. The compact car features a minimalist design, with a high-tech interior that retains the classic Mini dashboard configuration. The electric hatchback comes in two powertrain configurations, offering a range of up to 250 miles. While the modest charging speed and range make it more suitable for city driving, Mini aims to become an all-electric automaker by 2030.
The skilled team at Grind Hard Plumbing Co. transformed a Mini Cooper into a micro monster truck by placing its body on a Jeep Wrangler frame with a Jeep four-cylinder engine. They reworked the drivetrain, suspension, and various systems to make it functional for off-road adventures. The Mini now sits on 46-inch tires, providing great articulation and all-paw traction. Although it lacks difflocks for rock crawling, it can handle big obstacles. Some fine-tuning is still needed, but overall, it's a capable and impressive micro monster truck.
BMW's Mini Cooper unit apologized after being accused of discrimination against Chinese visitors when handing out free ice cream at the Shanghai auto show this week. Videos circulating widely on social media appeared to show two Chinese workers at the Mini booth telling ethnic Chinese attendees the free ice cream had run out, before taking a tub out of the cooler and handing it to a Western man moments later. The footage sparked a firestorm of outrage on the Chinese internet, where users lashed out at BMW for apparently giving foreigners preferential treatment.
