BMW Group PressClub Global

BMW Group PressClub Global - MINI https://www.press.bmwgroup.com PressClub Global - Latest News. Copyright BMW AG Sun, 6 Sep 2026 16:44:31 +0200 en MINI 1965 Victory Edition: special edition continues a rich motorsport legacy. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460255EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460255EN?language=en Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 +++ MINI 1965 Victory Edition celebrates the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally victory +++ Special edition available for the MINI Cooper S, MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Electric +++ Chili Red, Glazed White and starting number 52 reference the historic winning car +++ The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: Top Performance under the open sky. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459797EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459797EN?language=en Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible with Sunny Side Yellow paintwork is made for summer: open, sporty and full of energy. As the most powerful MINI Convertible variant, it combines iconic open-air driving fun with powerful John Cooper Works performance – making a clear statement for warm days, sunny drives and spontaneous road trips. MINI Strengthens Its Global Presence: Fully Electric Debut in Pakistan and Return to Jordan. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460020EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460020EN?language=en Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200 Fully electric market entry in Pakistan and its long awaited return to Jordan. Milestones that highlight the brand’s transformation into a future focused, all electric player redefining urban mobility across emerging markets. Motorsport-Inspired: The MINI John Cooper Works with Genuine Accessories. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459535EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459535EN?language=en Thu, 6 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Genuine MINI JCW Accessories give the MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door, painted in Indigo Sunset Blue, an even sportier, more distinctive and individual appearance. Additional aerodynamic details, carbon elements and high-quality MINI accessories visibly enhance the compact performance model’s motorsport-inspired character. MINI makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459617EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459617EN?language=en Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Championed by an all-women field of drivers and navigators, the rigorous competition covers 1,500 miles of demanding western U.S. terrain. Competitive rallyist and MINI enthusiast Felicia Killman to pilot the MINI with rallyist and BMW Group Mexico member, Erika Ferrer as navigator. The Final Challenge: A rugged MINI Countryman Edition takes on the Rocky Mountains. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459370EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459370EN?language=en Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Taking on the Rocky Mountains and undergoing its final challenge in one of the world's most demanding landscapes, a specially engineered MINI Countryman is proving its adventurous spirit far beyond the beaten path. 25 years of MINI Design at the BMW Group: from the classic Mini to a new icon www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459554EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459554EN?language=en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200 +++ 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 +++ Holiday travel with BMW and MINI electric vehicles: Arrive with even greater peace of mind. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459456EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459456EN?language=en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 - Full price transparency, total control over costs and an expanded BMW Group Charging network make charging on the go even easier – especially when travelling long distances. - New features in the vehicle app and the vehicle itself provide clarity on the actual charging costs incurred. - The BMW Group Charging network already comprises 1.1 million charging points in Europe alone. The MINI Aceman E with Genuine MINI Accessories: all-electric and ready for every adventure. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459165EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459165EN?language=en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200 The all-electric MINI Aceman E is ready for adventures showcasing Genuine MINI Accessories. The compact crossover combines emission free driving fun with flexible storage space, individual design and practical solutions – from the roof box and bicycle roof carrier to all-weather floor mats and the MINI Travel & Comfort System. The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition: A tribute to the home of the brand. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458981EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458981EN?language=en Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 +++ 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 Kilometres in a MINI Cooper D: Anniversary Drive to Plant Oxford and the Start of a New Mission. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458702EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458702EN?language=en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 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 +++ British collaboration, reinterpreted: The MINI Paul Smith Edition. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458115EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458115EN?language=en Thu, 28 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200 The MINI Paul Smith Edition blends Paul Smith’s signature “classic with a twist” aesthetic with MINI’s iconic design elements. This special edition is available for the MINI Cooper 3-Door, MINI Cooper 5-Door, and MINI Cooper Convertible. Down Under: The MINI Aceman SE on the Streets of Sydney. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457349EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457349EN?language=en Wed, 20 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200 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. Outstanding safety: MINI sets new benchmarks in occupant protection. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457655EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457655EN?language=en Mon, 11 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Numerous 5 star ratings from Euro NCAP confirm the exceptionally high level of safety achieved by all current MINI models. With a holistic safety concept combining active and passive protection, MINI delivers comprehensive occupant protection as standard across the entire model range. The Start of a New Era: The BMW Group at Auto China 2026. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457355EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457355EN?language=en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 +++ World premieres of the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, the BMW i3 Long Wheelbase, and the new BMW 7 Series +++ New BMW 7 Series featuring BMW Neue Klasse technologies for the first time +++ BMW digital experience and driver assistance systems developed specifically for the Chinese market – Emotional MINI concept cars +++ MINI celebrates 25 years of modern MINI. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457270EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457270EN?language=en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200 +++ 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 +++ MINI at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457233EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457233EN?language=en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200 +++ MINI x Vagabund: one-off creative highlight in Beijing +++ Customisation as an expression of personality +++ Special editions and design partnerships underline the brand’s diversity +++ MINI x Vagabund: Two One-Offs combining adventure attitude and sound culture. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456983EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456983EN?language=en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200 +++ MINI and Vagabund present two unique MINI Countryman one-off show cars inspired by adventure, community and festival culture +++ The MINI Countryman becomes a dynamic stage for lifestyle, music and self-expression +++ Vehicle individualization that only MINI can do +++ MINI and Paul Smith present A Garden of Curiosity at Salone del Mobile 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456766EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456766EN?language=en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200 +++ MINI and Paul Smith bring their playful, optimistic DNA to Salone del Mobile +++ Design installation showcases latest MINI Paul Smith Edition +++ Pure driving fun: the MINI JCW conquers the legendary “Tail of the Dragon”. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0455728EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0455728EN?language=en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0100 With 318 bends over a distance of 17.7 kilometres, the 'Tail of the Dragon' is considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world. On the border between the US states of North Carolina and Tennessee, the MINI John Cooper Works impresses with top-performance and agility combined with absolute confidence.