+++ MINI celebrates 25 years of design history under the BMW Group umbrella +++ New video “From the Original to the Original – 25 Years of MINI Design” now available on BMW Group YouTube channel +++ MINI Design combines heritage and future with clear design language and distinctive character +++
+++ A quarter of a century ago, the first modern MINI rolled off the production line in Oxford +++ MINI celebrates the anniversary with the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition +++ Highlight: the Union Jack on the contrast roof +++
1,000,000 km in 12 years in a MINI Cooper D +++ Record achievement with the original engine and fuel consumption of 2.95 l/100 km +++ On 20 June 2026, MINI owner reaches the milestone at Plant Oxford, just in time for the 25th anniversary of the modern MINI +++
The MINI Aceman SE is now hitting the road in Down Under. Fully electric, compact and almost silent, MINI’s latest model cruises through Sydney’s iconic backdrops – from the Harbour Bridge and Opera House to Bondi Beach.
+++ End of tenure on the Board after a total of 35 years with the company +++ Nicolas Peter: “Oliver Zipse has shaped the development of the BMW Group” +++ Milan Nedeljković to take over as Chairman of the Board of Management on 14 May +++ Raymond Wittmann to succeed him as Board Member for Production +++ Separate shareholders’ meeting to decide on the conversion of preferred shares into ordinary shares +++
+++ The MINI brand and BMW Group’s UK manufacturing plants are celebrating 25 successful years of modern MINI production +++ On 26th April 2001 the first MINI rolled off the line in Oxford +++ MINI continues to evolve its heritage through iconic design, innovation and go-kart driving fun +++
66 years of MINI – over six decades of go-kart feeling, innovation and unique design. It was in Great Britain that the success story of an original began in 1959 with the Classic Mini, which still conquers the roads and makes hearts beat faster today.
+++ Digital production logistics to go live in four plants by year-end +++ New financial data model accelerates analysis and control +++ Cloud-based SAP solutions increase efficiency and enable AI usage +++
+++ Milestone vehicle is a BMW 330e* Plug-in Hybrid destined for the UK market +++ Technology openness continues to deliver results: 1.5-millionth BMW Group BEV delivered +++ Head of Production Nedeljković: “Electrification of our production is progressing systematically. All plants worldwide are enabled for electromobility.”
+++ Automated Driving In-Plant earns CE certification +++ Plant Dingolfing launches series operation, expansion planned across entire production network +++ Nedeljković: “BMW Group once again sets new benchmark for automation and digitalisation of production processes” +++
MINI Cooper Convertible production returns to MINI Plant Oxford. +++ Built alongside MINI Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door, making MINI Plant Oxford the home of MINI Cooper. +++ Most emotional model of the MINI family since its launch in 2004.
The new generation of the MINI Cooper Convertible rounds off the current MINI family with a model that is full of unique features. MINI presents the new convertible model that perfectly embodies the brand's openness. "Always Open" - this traditional claim of the MINI Convertible aptly describes the model’s philosophy.
+++ The UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system has been installed on the roof of BMW Group’s Oxford Plant +++ It’s part of a BMW Group project trialling innovative technology for efficient energy solutions +++ This BMW Group Real Estate pilot is spearheaded by BMW Startup Garage, a programme dedicated to supporting early-stage startups working on innovative technologies +++
John Cooper Works, the high-performance division of MINI, is gearing up for an exhilarating race at the legendary 24 Hours Nürburgring from June 1st – June 2nd.
Statement Oliver Zipse AGM 2024
Statement Zipse Annual Conference 2024
+++ Automotive EBIT significantly higher in 2023 +++ EBIT margin of 8-10% forecast for 2024 +++ Capital expenditure to peak in 2024, as planned +++ NEUE KLASSE in the starting blocks: Testing already underway +++ BMW Vision Neue Klasse X highlights broad spectrum: NEUE KLASSE offers customers wide choice of models +++ Over two million electrified vehicles already on roads +++
• MINI Plant Oxford starts production of fifth generation MINI Cooper. • Head of MINI, Stefanie Wurst joined by plant associates to celebrate production launch. • Charlie Cooper drives first model off production line.
+++ Thym moves from Vice President Purchasing, Quality and Production Cockpit and Door Panels to Head of BMW Group Plant Landshut on 1 December +++ Kasperowski will take over responsibility for high-voltage battery production at Dingolfing and Regensburg +++ Carolin Seidel is new Press Spokesperson at Landshut +++
