Mini achieved a record 53,661 UK registrations in 2014 and its market share of 2.17% was the brand’s highest anywhere in the world.
BMW Group UK has taken on 43 new apprentices at its UK Mini and BMW production sites in Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall near Birmingham.
Mini reveals the new Clubman this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Mini has revealed its new Clubman, retaining its van-like rear doors and targeting the compact premium segment.
BMW Group says it is realigning Mini’s product and brand strategy with future focus on five core models. Dealers will be required to adopt new branding.
Work started in early 2015 on Cotswold Motor Group's new Mini, BMW and Motorrad centres in Cheltenham. The group hopes to open the site in 12 months' time.
Mini is billing it as the sportiest Mini ever, and it will cost from £23,050. The new Mini John Cooper Works is on sale, offering buyers 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds.
BMW Group UK has committed to raising £200,000 for the children’s charity Whizz-Kidz, throughout 2015/2016.
Car dealer group Macrae & Dick has introduced two product 'geniuses' at its Menzies BMW and Mini centre in Stirling.
Preston and Blackburn-based car dealer Bowker Motor Group's marketing manager has beaten off competition from more than 140 approved Mini centres to be crowned the best marketeer in the UK.
BMW and MINI UK are looking for 200 apprentices to join its production and retail networks, this year.
Mini has sold more cars every year since 2009, but market share since 2011 has not kept pace.
Mini is launching what it claims is the biggest tailored cinema campaign ever in the UK that will see the car marque create 147 different versions of an ad tailored to the dealership nearest the cinema.
Marshall has acquired Astle BMW and Mini, Astle Motorrad and Crystal Motor Group.
Graeme Grieve will be the new managing director of BMW Group UK and Ireland from October 1.
Mini has said 25% of owners are leaving the franchised network to go to an independent for servicing despite having already paid for a service plan.
Mini UK has launched an online store on eBay which will let customers buy parts and accessories.
Mini has confirmed a five-door version of its hatchback model will go on sale later this year priced from £15,900, a £600 increase over the Cooper Hatch three-door model.
Mini has expanded its model range first five-door Hatch.
Mini has revealed official images and video of its new Superleggera Vision coupe concept which will be on show at the Villa d’Este Motor Show in Italy.
