The Cooper Cast Podcast
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The Cooper Cast Podcast
Episode 55; Cooper Cast Question of the Week, MINI stays ICE for a while and a recall!
The Cooper Cast Podcast – Episode 55
Hosted by Dale Blankenship, with mascots Producer Kodi and HR Manager Chassie
This week, we’re diving into some MINI shenanigans, starting with our Question of the Week from the Cooper Cast Facebook page: What’s the best (or worst) reaction you’ve gotten from a stranger about your MINI? As always, I read these unfiltered, so buckle up—it’s a crapshoot, but a hilarious one.
Next, we bring fantastic news for those who love the sound of a good ol’ internal combustion engine. MINI had once declared they’d be all electric by 2030, but guess what? They’ve had a change of heart! Gas-powered MINIs aren’t going anywhere for at least a few more decades. That’s right, folks—our beloved burbling exhaust notes live on!
But it’s not all good news—EV MINI owners, listen up. There’s a scary recall on some electric MINIs due to a potential battery defect. Apparently, under the wrong circumstances, your MINI could decide to spontaneously audition as a Roman candle. Not exactly the kind of hot hatch experience we want. We break down what you need to know and how to stay safe.
And finally, a little celebration—Cooper Cast hit #158 out of over 6,000 automotive podcasts on Apple’s rankings last week! Not too shabby! Huge thanks to all the Cooper Casters out there for listening, sharing, and keeping this show rolling.
Motor safely, and don’t forget to wave!
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