MINI Turns 66: From Alec Issigonis’ 1959 Revolution to Today’s Electric Era
Celebrating 66 years of MINI, from the 1959 Issigonis original to today’s electric Cooper and Countryman. A story of innovation, racing, and style.
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MINI by Elie Saab: Unique Cooper S Auctioned at amfAR Gala Salzburg
This bespoke MINI Cooper S by Elie Saab, with a copper-to-bronze finish and luxury details, headlines the amfAR Gala Salzburg charity auction.
This Forgotten MINI Concept Could Have Changed Small Cars Forever
Before BMW launched the retro-styled MINI in 2001, it considered a radically different design—the 1997 MINI Spiritual Concept. With a rear engine and futuristic packaging, it quietly shaped the brand’s future.
From Traveller to Concept: MINI’s Clever 2005 Frankfurt Show Car
At the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, MINI reimagined the 1960 Traveller with clever doors, a sliding Cargobox, and bold design details.
How BMW Turned MINI From a Struggling Brand Into a Premium Small-Car Icon
BMW’s bold revival of MINI in the early 2000s transformed it from a fading nameplate into the first premium subcompact, powered by smart design and marketing.
AC Schnitzer’s Take on the 2025 MINI Convertible Is Subtle but Serious
AC Schnitzer’s updates to the 2025 MINI Convertible add real performance upgrades—like suspension, exhaust, and aero—without compromising daily use.
The MINI 66 Collection’s Price Isn’t For The Faint-Hearted
The MINI 66 Collection for Singapore celebrates te 66 years since the original Mini. However, due to local taxes, pricing is astronomical.
MINI Goes Monochrome: Cooper Electric and Aceman Get a Stylish Black-and-White Makeover
MINI debuts Monochrome editions of the Cooper Electric and Aceman with sleek styling, new interior trim, more standard features, and up to 192 miles of range.
How MINI’s Vision NEXT 100 Concept Predicted the Future
MINI’s Vision NEXT 100 imagined car sharing, personalization, and AI. We look at what came true—from color-shifting design to the Spike assistant.
MINI Adds New JCW Accessories to Petrol-Powered Cooper Models
MINI introduces new JCW accessories for petrol Coopers, including aero upgrades, heritage wheels, and interior details—dealer-installed and warranty-backed.
Ex-Jaguar And Aston Martin Designer Reimagines The Classic Mini
Ian Callum revives the classic Mini Mk5 with a reworked body and interior, modern suspension and brakes, plus a more powerful engine.
