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 …
Read More »Extreme weather testing for all-new MINI Aceman
The upcoming MINI Aceman electric crossover has been undergoing final testing in the desert in strong sunlight and temperatures of up to 50 Degrees C. The Aceman, which has already successfully completed tests at the Arctic Circle, combines “the features of the two most successful MINI models, the MINI Cooper …
Read More »BMW to build new electric MINI in Britain
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 …
Read More »Mini in a million
Very special classic Mini with just 182 miles on the clock to be auctioned in March. One of the last Minis made at the historic Longbridge plant and the last original Mini to be sold new in Scotland will go under the hammer at Silverstone on March 3. The 2001 …
Read More »Top reasons for opting for a contract hire MINI
When you start looking for a new company car, you have plenty of choice, especially if you’re going for a contract hire deal. One model that I think is definitely worth considering is a MINI, especially if you’ll be using it for driving around a city. Banish all thoughts of …
Read More »Most Popular Cars For Women Drivers
Motoring is no longer the sole domain of men and many women now take an active interest in the design, spec and performance of new cars on the market. Think of it like this, car design is a work of art; as is fashion design, interior design and music – …
Read More »Boa In My Bonnet
We’ve all heard the phrase a bee in your bonnet… well mechanics at a Bosch car servicing garage in Oxford got more than they bargained for when lifting the bonnet of a customer’s mini. The Mini Cooper was booked in for an MOT, Wayne Hunt the Bosch service technician carrying …
Read More »5 Second Hand Cars Which Have Proved to be Very Reliable
The second hand car business is a huge one, not only in the United Kingdom but around the world. While a choice is made by customers partly on looks and partly on price, the overriding factor is whether the car is reliable and will therefore last them well in to …
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