UK Relaunches EV Grant Making Some MINI EVs £3,750 cheaper
Just as the current US administration is turning off EV subsidies, the UK government is turning them back on. The UK government is back in the EV game with a new grant...
MINI Global Sales Surge 17% in 2025, Driven by New Models & EV Demand
After a challenging 2024 marked by production delays and model changeovers, MINI has delivered a decisive comeback in the first half of 2025. The brand sold 133,778 vehicles globally through the end...
MINI’s U.S. Comeback: New Cooper and Countryman Push Sales Up 29% in Q2
MINI USA is firmly back in growth territory. After a challenging 2024 marked by model transitions and supply constraints, Q2 2025 sales surged 29.1% year-over-year, with year-to-date sales up 19%. It’s a...
MINI Cuts 180 Jobs at Oxford As Market Volatility Increases
MINI has confirmed to the BBC that 180 temporary workers at its Oxford plant will be let go in the coming months. Described as a “difficult decision,” the company says the reduction...
MINI USA Q1 2025 Sales Up as New Lineup Gains Momentum
MINI USA’s Q1 2025 sales figures were always going to be a major test. With the full lineup finally available, this was the first time we’d get a clear picture of how...
BMW Sues the EU Over Chinese EV Tariffs
BMW and other automakers are suing the European Union in a high-stakes legal battle, joining a growing wave of Chinese automakers challenging punishing tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicle imports....
MINI EVs Sales Up Significanctly As Overall Sales Fall in 2024
In 2024, MINI faced a challenging year, with global sales declining by 17.1% to a total of 166,703 vehicles. This downturn was largely attributed to a comprehensive model changeover and production issues,...
MINI Makes Management Changes While Combining UK and Europe Regions
MINI is making a couple of key leadership changes for 2025 in the UK, Europe, and globally. The changes, which begin on January 1st, will simplify parts of MINI’s organizational structure while...
A Complete Guide to Where MINIs are Made & How That Will Soon Change
Since its inception, MINI has been synonymous with British ingenuity and even at times culture. This despite the fact that the classic Mini was assembled all over the world at various moments...
The MINI Cooper Convertible Returns to its Roots at Oxford
The MINI Cooper Convertible has started production and for the first time since 2015, it’s being produced at the Oxford Plant. Joining the MINI Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door, the Convertible is now...