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Celebrating 20 years of developing people, skills and future mobility at the BMW Group Academy UK and Ireland.

Thu May 14 14:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• BMW Group Academy UK and Ireland marks 20 years of training and development excellence • More than 150,000 training courses delivered, and 370,000 face-to-face training days completed since opening • Training spans technical and non-technical subjects, including electric vehicles, digital retail, connected technologies and many more, supporting all three BMW Group UK brands.

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MINI champions sixth annual ‘Mile of MINIs’ Charity Rally in 2026.

Tue Apr 28 16:30:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• Over 100 MINIs embark on charity road rally from MINI Plant Oxford to MINI UK headquarters in Farnborough. • The 2026 event coincides with 25 years of modern MINI, whilst also marking the sixth consecutive year MINI Plant Oxford has supported. • This year’s proceeds will be raised for STOP.BREATHE.THINK - a charity dedicated to helping young people with mental health challenges.

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Spring News in Brief from BMW Group UK.

Thu Apr 23 11:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• ITVX now available to stream in over 250,000 BMW and MINI vehicles. • BMW iX3 named Best SUV at Top Gear’s Electric Awards 2026. • Double success for BMW Group UK at the Great British Fleet Awards. • MINI John Cooper Works awarded Piston Hot Hatch of the Year by Buckle Up.

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MINI marks 25 years of modern production with celebration of British manufacturing excellence

Thu Apr 23 09:45:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• The MINI brand and BMW Group’s UK manufacturing plants in Oxford and Swindon are celebrating 25 successful years of MINI production • In early 2001, production began for MINI body parts in Swindon and on 26th April that same year, the first new MINI rolled off the line in Oxford • One of Britain’s most recognisable automotive icons, celebrating 25 years of modern production • 25 facts revealed to celebrate 25 years of modern MINI.

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MINI Timeline 2001 - 2026

Thu Apr 23 09:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

A timeline of all MINI milestones since 2001.

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MINI x Vagabund: Two One-Offs combining adventure attitude and sound culture.

Wed Apr 15 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ 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 +++

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A MINI like no other: meet the brand’s special custom-crafted MINI John Cooper Works Convertible.

Wed Apr 08 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• MINI reveals one of one, custom-crafted customer car, based on the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible. • A unique exterior design featuring Midnight Black and metallic green two-tone exterior paint, custom-made badging and matching factory-fitted JCW accessories. • Colour-matched interior details and backlit door sill covers with exclusive detailing. • Produced entirely in Great Britain by MINI Plant Oxford.

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BMW Group UK and Ireland names 2025 Retailers of the Year

Wed Feb 25 09:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

• BMW and MINI retailer teams were recognised for their performance and customer focus across 2025. • Annual awards presented at the historic Löwenbräukeller in Munich during the Brand and Business Summit. • Winners included Dick Lovett Swindon, Dick Lovett Bristol, Cotswold Hereford and Prentice Portadown across categories spanning Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Electric and Customer.

 
 

News in Brief from BMW Group UK.

Fri Jan 30 10:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

• Introducing a range of BMW model updates from March 2026. • BMW triumphs at the 2026 Professional Driver Car of the Year awards. • Double success for BMW Group at the 2026 Company Car and Van Awards. • A raft of BMW M5 models finished in BMW Individual paint join the UK press fleet.

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Travel further, adventure bigger: The MINI Countryman Electric, now delivering over 300 miles on a single charge.

Wed Jan 28 12:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

• MINI Countryman E now delivering up to 307 miles of single-charge range thanks to innovative technological refinements. • Customers can now save up to £3,750 on a new MINI Countryman Electric as part of the government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. • Extended range available for models delivered in April 2026 onwards.

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Highest level of safety: MINI Cooper Electric wins Euro NCAP Best in Class.

Thu Jan 15 10:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

At the renowned Euro NCAP "Best in Class Awards 2025," the fully electric MINI Cooper is once again honoured, triumphing as the safest vehicle in its class.

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BMW and MINI are first to launch the new Global Player in-car app.

Wed Jan 14 10:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

BMW Group UK has partnered with Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, to bring a library of radio stations, award-winning podcasts and expertly curated playlists to the dashboard of over 180,000 BMW and MINI vehicles, as both brands are first to integrate the Global Player app directly into a vehicles’ built-in app store.

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Successful year for MINI: Strong sales increase in all regions – resulting in over 100,000 fully electric vehicles delivered in 2025.

Mon Jan 12 10:20:26 CET 2026Press Release

+++ With 288,290 vehicles delivered, MINI is significantly above previous year (+17.7%) +++ Over 100,000 fully electric vehicles delivered to customers +++ Every third MINI sold worldwide is now fully electric +++ Growth across all sales regions +++ John Cooper Works sub-brand continues success +++

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BMW Group UK leads the premium segment in 2025.

Tue Jan 06 10:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

• BMW Group UK delivers a strong 2025 sales performance in challenging market conditions, with 170,051 vehicle registrations. • BMW recorded 122,723 registrations, maintaining its position as the UK’s leading premium automotive brand. • Continued momentum in electric sales with 47,845 all-electric BMW and MINI vehicles registered in 2025, representing 28.1 per cent of total volume. • Leadership in the luxury class, driven by strong growth for BMW 7 Series ...

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MINI relies on Innovative Materials in the Interior  

Thu Dec 11 12:00:00 CET 2025Press Release

+++ Award for sustainable material in the MINI family interior +++ Use of secondary materials reduces CO₂e emissions +++ Collaboration as a driver of innovation +++ 

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News in Brief from BMW Group UK.

Thu Nov 20 16:00:00 CET 2025Press Release

• All-new BMW iX3 honoured as Carwow’s Tech Trailblazer. • BMW 7 Series awarded Best Luxury Car for the third consecutive year at the Parkers New Car Awards 2026. • Triple victory for BMW Group UK at the Auto Express Used Car Awards. • BMW 3 Series awarded Premium Used Car of the Year at Motor Trader Industry Awards. • Success for BMW Group at the Autovista Residual Value Awards. • BMW Group secures two headline accolades at the Fleet News FN50 Awards. • ...

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A Tale of Two British Icons: Introducing the new MINI Paul Smith Edition.

Wed Oct 29 02:00:00 CET 2025Press Release

• New MINI Paul Smith Edition marks the next step in the collaboration between two British icons. • Will debut on MINI Cooper Electric, followed by MINI Cooper 3-door, 5-door and Cooper Convertible models. • Exclusive exterior design offering three paint options including two edition-exclusive colours; Statement Grey and Inspired White. • Two roof options offered - Jet Black or Nottingham Green – and 18” Night Spoke alloys in Dark Steel. • Sophisticated ...

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MINI and Paul Smith at the Japan Mobility Show 2025.

Wed Oct 15 17:45:00 CEST 2025Press Release

MINI presents the next milestone in its cooperation with Paul Smith in Tokyo whilst showcasing their current model range.

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MINI John Cooper Works Convertible conquers as The Sunday Times Car of the Year 2025.

Fri Oct 03 10:00:00 CEST 2025Press Release

The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible has been crowned The Sunday Times Car of the Year 2025 at their annual awards ceremony.

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News in Brief from BMW Group UK.

Wed Oct 01 10:00:00 CEST 2025Press Release

• BMW Group collects four awards at the What Car? Electric Car Awards 2025. • BMW iX and BMW X3 commended at the annual Towcar of the Year Awards. • Introducing the new MINI Countryman E Monochrome.

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