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Expert Ratings

Our unique Expert Rating index aggregates reviews from 25 of the top UK motoring websites to give you the best advice on a new Mini

Latest Mini news

New and updated Mini models, as well as industry news about Mini

Car industry news

Britain’s best-selling new cars, July 2021

7 August 2021

It was Polo season in July, while the Vauxhall Corsa disappeared from the best-sellers list in a topsy-turvy month for new car sales.

Britain’s best-selling new cars, June 2021

10 July 2021

Britain’s best-selling cars, May 2021

5 June 2021

Britain’s best-selling cars, March 2021

7 April 2021

Britain’s best-selling cars of 2020

10 January 2021

Britain’s best-selling cars, November 2020

8 December 2020

Britain’s best-selling cars, October 2020

7 November 2020

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Latest Mini reviews

We test the latest Mini models, with a variety of short test drives and comprehensive road tests

Mini Electric test drive

31 October 2020

There's plenty to like about the Mini Electric, being great fun to drive. But the battery will do no favours for those with range anxiety.

Mini Clubman John Cooper Works test drive

4 September 2019

The Mini Clubman John Cooper Works is a unique proposition — a small family car with estate-like looks, genuine character and hot hatch performance.

Mini Cooper S hatch test drive

4 April 2018

The new Mini isn’t a big change, but the updates help freshen up what’s now a four-year-old car. The result is eye-catching and feels premium.

The best hot hatches for under £10k

27 October 2018

Britain loves a hot hatch, so we’ve picked out some of the best hot hatches you can find on the used market for less than £10K.

Car buying advice

Latest car subscription service offerings

22 July 2018

Car ownership is morphing into usership, and car manufacturers are introducing subscription service plans to keep new car sales flowing.

Car culture

2018 London Motor Show preview

3 May 2018

This month the London Motor Show returns, with a host of brand new cars for visitors to view, touch and sit in over the course of four days.

Car manufacturer news

BMW and MINI announce part-exchange allowance for older diesels

10 August 2017

The BMW Group has announced a new £2,000 part-exchange allowance for customers trading in an older diesel car on a new low emissions BMW or MINI model.

Car safety

The ten safest new cars of 2017 revealed

12 January 2017

The UK's independent car safety experts have put together their list of the ten safest new cars of 2017. We look at all of the top ten choices.

Car culture

The Top 10 concept cars of 2014 – Part Two

18 December 2014

In the second part of our Top Ten Concept Cars feature, The Car Expert highlights the Final Five concepts, representing the very best automotive showstoppers of 2014.

Car culture

Mapping out movie car chases

28 September 2014

The car chase is a staple of action movies. We look at some classic car chases and the routes they took, so you can recreate them for yourself.

Classic cars

Why a classic car can be a good investment

1 June 2014

One of the most fascinating areas of luxury spending is on collectable items, such as classic cars. As well as providing considerable driving enjoyment, many buyers consider a classic car to have great investment potential.

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