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Latest news and reviews of Mini cars in the UK, plus featured articles and discussions about Mini in The Car Expert community forum.

Latest Mini news

Model update

Mini limited edition celebrates 60 years

16 January 2019

Mini is celebrating 60 years since the introduction of the iconic original Mini hatch with an appropriately-titled limited edition – the 60 Years Edition.

Model update

Mini John Cooper Works models updated

21 December 2018

Mini has revealed new versions of its three-door hatchback and convertible John Cooper Works models that meet latest emissions regulations.

Car industry news

Car manufacturers facing ‘massive’ CO2 fines

7 December 2018

Nearly two-thirds of top car manufacturers are facing 'massive' CO2 fines, according to new research due to be published today.

Car buying advice

Mini Cooper tops used car charts for January

15 February 2018

The 2017 MINI Cooper hatch was the fastest-selling used car in January according to data from Auto Trader.

Car buying advice

The ten best-selling cars of 2017

8 January 2018

It wasn't quite all doom and gloom for the car industry in 2017. These ten models remained very popular with UK car buyers.

Car manufacturer news

MINI 1499 GT recalls classic sports model

11 October 2017

The MINI 1499 GT special edition recalls a classic version of the small car but also signifies a change in powertrain direction for the BMW-owned range.

Car industry news

Car manufacturers electrify Frankfurt

16 September 2017

The big theme at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show was electrification, as car manufacturers showed off their latest hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars.

Concept car

Frankfurt: Mini electric and extreme concepts debut

13 September 2017

Unveiled at Frankfurt is the Mini Electric Concept, which previews the production Mini EV on sale in 2019, and hints at a future styling direction.

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Latest Mini reviews

Mini Cooper S hatch test drive

Car reviews 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.

MINI Countryman review

Car reviews

While remaining a divisive model, the new Mini Countryman is a major advance on its predecessor, particularly in terms of interior space.

Mini 5-door hatch review

Car reviews 3 November 2014

What is it? New five-door variant of the latest MINI. Key features: Two extra doors, longer wheelbase, full engine range.

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Articles featuring Mini

New model

New cars to look forward to in 2019

2 January 2019

We've rounded up a healthy mix of both sensible and sensational new cars coming in 2019 for you to sink your teeth into.

Car buying advice

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 buying advice

Building the Best of British

11 February 2018

Car manufacturing is a powerhouse of the British economy. We look at all the cars that are built right here in Britain and exported to the world.

Car safety

Skoda, MINI and Nissan receive five-star Euro NCAP ratings

31 May 2017

Five stars for the Skoda Kodiaq, MINI Countryman and Nissan Micra in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests. Disappointment from the new Suzuki Swift, however.