• BMW iX3 40 available for media to drive for the first time at SMMT Drive Live. • New BMW i7 M70 xDrive to make its UK event debut. • MINI line-up to include the new MINI Cooper Electric Paul Smith Edition and increased-range MINI Countryman Electric. • Martin Harrison and Sam Buckingham will be attending the event on behalf of the BMW Group Corporate Communications team.
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.
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.
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.
+++ 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 +++
• Experience the MINI Street, featuring Paul Smith Shop, Countryman Farm Shop, Aceman Arms, and Deus x JCW Workshop. • Both MINI x Vagabund Countryman show cars will be making their dynamic debut on the Hill-climb twice each day. • All-new MINI Edition to be unveiled at the stand on Thursday morning. • Goodwood Festival of Speed take place 9-12th July 2026.
• Autocar name Neue Klasse architecture as ‘Mundy Award for Engineering’ winner, with MINI JCW winning ‘Future Classic’ Award at 2026 Autocar Awards. • BMW iX3 wins ‘Youtube Directors Award’ at Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards 2026. • Triple success for BMW at 2026 What Car? Tow Car Awards. • BMW takes home four trophies at EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards 2026. • Best Coupe and Family Car wins for BMW at Auto Express’ 2026 Driver Power survey.
• Petrol versions of the MINI Paul Smith Edition now added to the range. • The new MINI One returns as an entry point to the brand. • Introducing a range of MINI model updates from July 2026.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
+++ 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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