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- Founded1959
- HeadquartersOxford, United Kingdom
- GroupBMW
About the brand
The classic Mini launched in 1959 (British Motor Corporation). BMW revived the MINI brand with a new generation from 2001; production is centered in Oxford. MINI is a BMW Group marque — this hub is not the BMW car hub.
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BMW Group reports growth in US and Europe, fueled by Neue Klasse modelsBMW Group reports growth in US and Europe, fueled by Neue Klasse models
The BMW Group has reported mixed global sales performance in the first half of 2026, with growth in the US and Europe offsetting declines in China and the Asia-Pacific region. The company delivered approximately 1.15 million vehicles worldwide between January…
The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition: A Tribute to the Brand’s HomeThe MINI Cooper Oxford Edition: A Tribute to the Brand’s Home
The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition is a special edition model that celebrates the brand's British roots and 25 years of modern MINI production. The edition features a unique design with a Union Jack graphic on the white contrast roof, 18-inch…
Which New Non-Hybrid Cars Can Exceed 40 MPG?Which New Non-Hybrid Cars Can Exceed 40 MPG?
In recent years, it's become harder to find new non-hybrid cars that can exceed 40 MPG, but there are still some options available. The Toyota Corolla, with a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission, exceeds the…
5 Plausible Reasons Why Convertibles Have All But Vanished in the U.S.5 Plausible Reasons Why Convertibles Have All But Vanished in the U.S.
The American convertible’s golden age is long gone. In the 1950s and ’60s, drop-top sales routinely topped half a million units annually in the U.S., but today they account for less than 0.6% of all new-car sales. With 16.3 million…
Driving a Manual Isn’t Just Cool—It’s a Brain Workout, Says NeuroscientistDriving a Manual Isn’t Just Cool—It’s a Brain Workout, Says Neuroscientist
Forget the myth that manual transmissions are just a nostalgic relic. According to neuroscientist Ryuta Kawashima—famed for Nintendo’s *Brain Training* and *Brain Age* games—operating a manual gearbox is a full-brain workout that sharpens cognitive function and may help ward off…
BMW shuffles leadership: Sylvia Neubauer takes helm at BMW (Schweiz) AG; Michelle Roberts to lead Brand, Customer and Sales at BMW M GmbHBMW shuffles leadership: Sylvia Neubauer takes helm at BMW (Schweiz) AG; Michelle Roberts to lead Brand, Customer and Sales at BMW M GmbH
The BMW Group has announced a pair of high-level leadership appointments that take effect in July and August 2026. Sylvia Neubauer will step into the role of President and CEO of BMW (Schweiz) AG starting July 1, 2026, succeeding Sergio…
I Hope F-35s Don’t Need Radar—Because the Marines Just Took Delivery of Six Without AnyI Hope F-35s Don’t Need Radar—Because the Marines Just Took Delivery of Six Without Any
The U.S. Marine Corps has officially confirmed it has accepted delivery of six brand-new Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters—only to discover none of them are equipped with radars. The jets are part of the upgraded Block 4 variant,…
What’s the Best Daily Driver You’ve Ever Owned?What’s the Best Daily Driver You’ve Ever Owned?
The term "daily driver" might evoke images of mundane commutes and uninspiring routines, but some cars transcend the ordinary, turning the daily grind into something special. Today, we’re asking readers to share their experiences: what’s the best daily driver you’ve…
How Subaru’s Resale Value Stacks Up Against the CompetitionHow Subaru’s Resale Value Stacks Up Against the Competition
Subaru’s reputation for bulletproof reliability—ranked just behind Toyota in Consumer Reports’ latest dependability study—translates directly into some of the strongest resale values in the mainstream segment. According to CarEdge’s analysis, Subaru ranks second among mainstream brands for 5-year residual value,…
FCC Lifts Ban on Super-Cheap Drones, No Longer Fears Chinese ToysFCC Lifts Ban on Super-Cheap Drones, No Longer Fears Chinese Toys
The FCC has lifted its ban on the sale of new-model foreign-made drones in the US, but only for so-called 'toy drones' that meet specific criteria. These criteria include a take-off weight under 0.3 pounds, 300 feet of controllable range,…