The first fifth generation MINI Cooper has been manufactured at Plant Oxford, the home of MINI. The first three-door model was driven off the production line by Charlie Cooper, grandson of the legendary John Cooper, whose heritage inspired the Cooper moniker. The new MINI Cooper is the latest generation to …
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BMW Group has announced a new investment of more than £600 million in the MINI factories at Oxford and Swindon. The Oxford plant is gearing-up to build two new all-electric MINI models from 2026, the 3-door MINI Cooper and the compact crossover MINI Aceman. This development has been supported by …
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We road test the iX1 – the 100% electric version of BMW’s much improved entry-level SUV… Back in November 2022 I reviewed the impressive new third-generation BMW X1. As well as an extensive drive of a petrol model, I also got a quick whiz in a pre-production LHD pure electric …
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We road test the all-new BMW X1 – the ‘baby’ of the brand’s SUV family is bigger than before, and much better for it… More than 119,999 BMW X1s have found homes in the UK since the model was launched way back in 2009. Now it’s time for the third …
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The Central Feature at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will pay homage to half century of BMW’s Motorsport division. The impressive sculpture at the event, which takes place between June 23-26, will showcase some of the most iconic models developed by BMW M. Since the first Central Feature in …
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BMW is conducting driving dynamics evaluation of its upcoming i7 – billed as the world’s first pure-electric luxury saloon. The team is based at the BMW Group’s winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Situated just a short distance from the Arctic Circle, the freezing environment and snow-covered roads present the …
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TikTok is best known for its viral dances and challenges, but did you know that there are also thousands of car videos on the app too? These videos have racked up billions of views, but which makes and models are the most popular on TikTok? Researchers at comparison and switching …
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The one millionth MINI has been delivered in the UK, just over 20 years since the start of modern MINI production in 2001. In all, MINI has sold more than 5.1 million cars globally in the past two decades, and the UK is the brand’s largest market. The 3-Door Hatch, …
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The impressive plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s popular 3 Series is one of the big sales successes of 2021. With officially quoted CO2 emissions as low as 37g/km, the 330e is especially appealing for company car drivers looking to make significant tax savings. It also makes sense for private motorists …
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The BMW X3 and the 2 Series Gran Coupe play key roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s action-packed spy thriller, Black Widow, alongside actresses Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh. “This is the very first time BMW has worked with Marvel Studios and the result is just stunning,” said Jens Thiemer, …
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