Mini storms to victory for the second year running, as EurotaxGlass’s, one of the leading automotive intelligence companies, publishes its annual residual value league table. The diesel-powered MINI 1.4TD is the UK’s slowest-depreciating used car, according to new analysis of the residual values of three-year-old vehicles carried out by EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide.  The supermini currently has an average trade-in value of 63.2 per cent; better than that of any other read more

The long anticipated electric version of the MINI will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on the 19th and 20th November 2008. Named the MINI E, it can achieve an impressive 62 mph in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 95 mph. Not at all bad for an electric vehicle. However there is a price to pay, based on the current MINI Hatch, the car will initially be available as a two-seater. The space normally inhabited by rear passengers will be lost to the lithium-ion battery. The battery can be read more

An exciting fourth variant of the MINI is set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later in the month; the MINI Crossover Concept aims to combine versatility with the iconic MINI style. Measuring over four metres in length and topping 1.5m in height, the concept car offers more space and flexibility than other MINI models, and includes an innovative rear driver-side door which slides back along the outside of the car, providing an extra option for loading. Inside the concept MINI have read more

BMW Group strengthens its economic significance to the UK economy Mini contract hire and leasing special offers Since production began in 2001 Plant Oxford has seen over one million MINIs leave the plant destined for customers abroad. The one millionth MINI for export has now left Plant Oxford. More than 80 per cent of MINI production is currently exported to almost 80 countries worldwide with the largest export market being the USA. The most recent sales figures have been the best in read more