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MINI Cuts 180 Jobs at Oxford As Market Volatility Increases

May 7, 25May 7, 25

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...

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...

Nov 27, 24Nov 27, 24

F67 Cooper Convertible Production

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...

Nov 18, 24Nov 18, 24

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BMW is Training AI Powered Humanoid Robots To Build Cars

Robots have been building cars for years. But until now they’ve been relatively simple machines doing simple, repetitive tasks. BMW is now testing something much more futuristic and transformative; AI powered humanoid...

Aug 8, 24Aug 8, 24

F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) Production

The New F66 MINI Cooper Begins Production a the Oxford Plant

Today marks the beginning of a new era for MINI as they kick off production for their latest fifth generation (F66) MINI Cooper at the MINI headquarters, Plant Oxford. The last ever...

Mar 11, 24Mar 11, 24

J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 MINI Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Aceman Production

MINI’s Oxford Plant Construction Approved For J01 MINI Cooper Production

MINI has officially been given the green light for construction to the Oxford Plant which is set to be radically transformed ahead of electric vehicle production. This move will allow MINI to...

Dec 21, 23Apr 17, 24

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An Inside Look at How MINI Coopers Are Made at it’s Oxford Plant

The MINI Oxford Plant is the spiritual home of the brand since new MNI production started in 2001. We’ve visited the plan previously in 2004 and found it full of new energy...

Dec 4, 23Nov 30, 23

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(UPDATED) MINI’s Production Line in the Netherlands Stopped Due to Flooding

[UPDATE: We’ve heard from MINI that this video it not authentic and the NEDCAR facility in the Netherlands is unaffected] As you can see from the dramatic footage below MINI’s production in...

Jul 16, 21Jul 17, 21

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Global Chip Shortage Could Eliminate A Popular MINI Option

The global chip shortage that’s affecting everything from cars to computers is how now begun to affect MINIs. More specifically MINI has had to quietly eliminate the availability of at least one...

Jun 10, 21Jun 10, 21

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BMW Could To Move MINI Production To Europe or China Due to Brexit

Brexit continues to cause major headaches for automakers including BMW. The parent of MINI is looking at various options for pricing and production as a no-deal Brexit looms. According to Automotive News...

Dec 17, 20Dec 17, 20

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MINI Will Shut Down Production Due to Coronavirus

MINI will shut down production in both the UK and the Netherlands due to the Coronavirus and lowering demand as sales have collapsed. The news comes after most of Europe has now...

Mar 18, 20Mar 18, 20