To the extent that historical press releases reference BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC as the manufacturer of certain X model vehicles, the referenced vehicles are manufactured in South Carolina with a combination of U.S. origin and imported parts and components.
Their motto was: Anyone who doesn't believe in miracles is not a realist. Paddy Hopkirk made the British small car a motorsport legend with his overall victory in the Monte Carlo Rally 60 years ago - Timo Mäkinen and Rauno Aaltonen repeated the triumph in 1965 and 1967. Successes that shook up the sports establishment and changed and shaped the MINI brand until today.
Investment will transform MINI Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030. Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman - will start in the UK in 2026.
As a 3-door model in its fifth generation, the purely electric MINI Cooper underscores the brand’s tradition with hallmark MINI design while at the same time symbolising the all-electric future. Electrified go-kart feeling and an immersive user experience take the MINI DNA to a whole new level.
With 231 hp and concentrated racing know-how, the MINI John Cooper Works symbolizes maximum driving pleasure with an authentic motorsport feeling. Now, limited to 999 units, the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition is bringing the purist high-performance model with manual transmission onto the road.
The fifth generation of the MINI 3-door is fully electrically powered and continues the success story of the legendary model. With maximum go-kart feeling, the new MINI Cooper Electric embodies the hallmark brand driving fun of the future.
The MINI 3-door has always thrilled its global fan base with maximum go-kart feeling and its unmistakable silhouette. The one millionth example of the current generation of the original MINI rolls off the production line as the all-electric MINI Cooper SE.
+++ New digital character called Spike +++ Premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023 and in the MINI Concept Aceman +++ Typical MINI user experience presented for the first time in the new MINI family+++
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – April 7, 2023 – MINI USA announces the U.S. pricing, features and availability of the 2024 MINI Clubman Final Edition, an exclusive model to celebrate the very last special edition to be offered on the MINI Clubman model range. Known for its unique body style and split rear doors, the MINI Clubman Final Edition will start production in September 2023 arriving at dealers in the U.S. in October. Based off the MINI Cooper S Clubman ...
The new MINI Countryman combines electrified go-kart feeling with a minimal ecological footprint and continues the success story of the largest MINI model. The start of production at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig in November 2023 will be the first time a MINI model is produced in Germany.
Brooklyn, N.Y. – March 27, 2023 - URBAN-X, the platform by MINI for climate and urban technology startups, has announced its 12th cohort in partnership with leading venture capital firm JVP. The ten high-impact startups in this cohort will help drive greener manufacturing and real estate planning, expand EV charging access, improve the surveying and monitoring of buildings, and more.
With its unmistakable appearance, the MINI Clubman is the exceptional gentleman among all MINI models. Fans of the unique body concept and the unmistakable split doors can now purchase the MINI Clubman in the Final Edition. Limited to 1,969 units, the edition celebrates the modern interpretation of the shooting-brake concept at MINI.
The MINI Cooper S Clubman in the Untold Edition combines sporty aesthetics with the unique characteristic features of the Untold Edition. The unmistakable appearance is particularly characterised by the model-typical split doors at the rear and the exclusive bodycolor Sage Green.
The new, fully electric MINI model generation continues to grow: in 2023, production of the new MINI Countryman will begin at the BMW Group plant Leipzig. The crossover model will be offered with both pure electric drive and combustion engines. Preparations for the start of production of the first MINI "Made in Germany" are already in full swing.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the sporty open-top MINI four-seater, the MINI Convertible now appears in the Seaside Edition with exclusive design and equipment features, optionally in the body colours Caribbean Aqua and Nanuq White.
Starting with Singapore, Indonesia, France, and Italy the urban tech program for startups reimagining city life expands its international reach with MINI Impact Program.
Los Angeles, Calif. – November 17, 2022 – Before getting behind the wheel for the first time, many of today’s drivers found their love for cars at an early age with electric remote controlled, or RC, cars. Today, MINI USA looks to bring back that playful, childhood element to full-sized electric vehicles, many of which are expected at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show kicking off this week. Playing on MINI’s small size and fun-to-drive spirit, MINI has ...
Classically sporty, refreshingly open: The MINI Cooper S Convertible in the Resolute Edition takes up MINI's long history in Motorsport with its exclusive Rebel Green color. The bonnet stripes, with their color gradient between a light and dark shade of gold, together with the powerful bumpers and resolute bronze frames, give the open-top four-seater an extravagantly individual appearance.
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – October 13, 2022 –MINI USA and the MINI John Cooper Works Team completed the 2022 SRO TC America series this weekend at the team’s home track – Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While the weekend was challenging for the team, the season finale was bittersweet following a great season that landed the team as runner up for the Manufacturer’s Championship in both the Touring Car (TC) and Touring Car A (TCA) classes. Clay Williams, driver of ...
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – September 23, 2022 – For the first time, MINI USA and the MINI John Cooper Works Team will run five MINI race cars at Sebring International Raceway for the sixth race weekend of the 2022 SRO TC America series. Team regulars Clay Williams, Cristian Perocarpi and PJ Goenke will be joined by MINI Canada’s Alain Lauziere and MINI JCW team owner Luis Perocarpi, who will get behind the wheel of a LAP Motorsports MINI JCW race car for the ...
While the globally unique Multitone technology was previously reserved for the roof section, the new Multitone Edition for the MINI 3 door, the MINI 5 door and the MINI Clubman extends the special look to the exterior and interior with numerous details.
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