The blossoms are opening on the trees and the roof of the MINI Convertible is opening on the road. These are two clear signals showing that the yearned-for spring has finally sprung. Cherry blossom is one of the most beautiful recurring spectacles of nature and Japan is not the only …
Read More »Maxi Mini: Driving the F60 Mini JCW Countryman ALL4
It finally happened. After more than 10 years with a blemish-free driving record, a letter arrived in the mail to relieve me of a good amount of money and an equally good amount of points. Yes, ladies and gents, I’ve been caught speeding. But, at least it wasn’t the worst …
Read More »In Hemingway’s footsteps: driving the MINI Electric from South Beach to Key West
42 bridges link up the Florida Keys with each other. The string of islands located in the south of the Sunshine State is a very special type of hotspot for tourists. The local residents see themselves as unconventional free spirits who are famous for living by their everyday principles of …
Read More »BMW Group electric vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid sales up by 13.9% in Q1 2020
BMW Group sales for the first quarter of 2020 experienced a 20% decrease. Even though the sales for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands declined, the sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles increased by 13.9% compared to the same time frame of the previous year. That’s equivalent to 30,692 …
Read More »2020 MINI Electric Review: Should your next car be an electric MINI?
The MINI Electric might not have the best range or the fastest acceleration, but there’s still an awful lot about it that might appeal to those thinking about making the switch to electric motoring. In this CarGurus review, Rebecca Jackson looks at how the car fares for practicality, and also …
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