Mini might be gearing up for a major shake-up—the brand, known for its front-wheel-drive charm dating back to the 1960s, ...
As Mini's parent company BMW moves closer to unveiling production versions of its Neue Klasse, the name for its next generation of electric vehicles, it's becoming clear that single-motor cars on this ...
Future Mini EVs will switch to the BMW Neue Klasse platform. BMW created the Neue Klasse architecture with either rear- or all-wheel drive in mind. No cheaper front-wheel-drive version of the platform ...
BMW Group's next-generation EV powertrain doesn't support FWD models. The reason for this is the limitations of the technology itself. BMW’s Gen6 EV powertrain will feature two motor types: ...
Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...
Mini could be gearing up for a major shift to rear-wheel drive for its next-generation EVs, thanks to shared platforms with BMW. Although nothing is officially confirmed yet, BMW’s upcoming Neue ...
This isn’t your average Mini. In this wild MW180 feature, I get behind the wheel of a fully custom-built 450hp, rear-wheel-drive Mini — complete with a DSG gearbox and track-focused setup. It’s fast, ...
While I've always been a rear-wheel drive aficionado, I can appreciate the front-wheel drive mindset. After all, a bit of torque steer never hurt anybody and when it's packaged up in a little pocket ...