Given the route automakers must follow to comply with Europe’s 2035 ban on new gas engines, traditional hot hatches are a dying breed. As a result, these are likely the last pocket rockets from MINI…
The bold design collaborations between MINI and Deus Ex Machina — known as The Machina and The Steg — have captured plenty of attention since their unveiling. With their raw surf-inspired styling and bespoke details,…
The BMW Group has announced another leadership reshuffle at MINI, marking the brand’s third change at the top in just over a year. Effective October 1, 2025, Jean-Philippe Parain will become Head of MINI, succeeding…
The new MINI Cooper 3-door and the MINI Aceman have both secured five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests. The results apply across all engine versions of both models, reflecting strong…
MINI’s rally pedigree dates back to the 1960s, beginning with victory at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally. Two years later, a 1-2-3 finish etched the company’s name into history—even if the cars were disqualified for…
On August 26, 2025, MINI turns 66 years old—a milestone few cars ever reach. What began as a bold experiment by Sir Alec Issigonis in 1959 has become one of the most enduring stories in…
When high fashion meets urban mobility, the result can be striking. BMW Austria and luxury fashion house Elie Saab have unveiled a bespoke MINI Cooper S, created exclusively for the inaugural amfAR Gala in Salzburg….
In the late 1990s, the MINI brand stood on uncertain ground. The original Mini had become a cultural icon, but its days were numbered. Under BMW ownership, Rover was tasked with exploring how the Mini…
When MINI revealed the Concept Frankfurt at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, it was marking two milestones at once: the 45th anniversary of the 1960 Mini Traveller and the brand’s own modern rebirth, which had…
BMW’s takeover of MINI in the late 1990s was a gamble few thought would pay off. At the time, the small-car market was dominated by bare-bones economy models — the Toyota Tercel, Geo Metro, Chevy…
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