You have to admire the marketing genius. BMW, with its reputation for build quality and dynamic excellence fully in play, reinvents the most brilliantly packaged car in history as… the worst packaged car of modern times. And yet still makes it a huge success. Terrific fun, but threatened by estate agent overkill.

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Mini SE undergoes JCW procedure
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Mini SE undergoes JCW procedure

Electric cars aren’t dull, and this looks likely to become the most sought-after model in the range.

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David Brown’s Mini eMastered Reimagined as an Electrified Icon

The very first example of this will be revealed later this year.

Mini Announces its Auto-Only Future
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Mini Announces its Auto-Only Future

Sadly, there won't be any more manual transmissions in Mini's future. It will send off the purist's box of choice with a special Cooper, though. 

Mini Cooper and Countryman EVs Debut With Minimalist Looks
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Mini Cooper and Countryman EVs Debut With Minimalist Looks

The duo is expected to make their official debut this week at the IAA 2023 in Munich.

EV Africa Launches SA's Cheapest Electric Car
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EV Africa Launches SA’s Cheapest Electric Car

EV Africa offers a chance to join the electric revolution.

Atlas Group Plans to Launch First African-Designed EV
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Atlas Group Plans to Launch First African-Designed EV

This will, hopefully, ensure fast and widespread adoption of EVs, especially in Africa.

Mini Clubman Final Edition: The Last of its Kind
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Mini Clubman Final Edition: The Last of its Kind

This is indeed the end…

Electric

Top Down, Electrified: Mini SE Convertible Makes Debut

Sadly it's Not Coming to SA.

Mini Cooper JCW prototype nears production
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Mini Cooper JCW prototype nears production

The changes seem subtle…

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