The 2023 MINI Cooper SE is an all-electric small, sporty hatchback that has been designed to offer an exhilarating driving experience with zero emissions. We had the chance to take one for a spin to see what it can do. And we have to say, it certainly doesn’t disappoint in […]
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BMW Australia introduces 5-year warranty for new vehicles
BMW Australia is finally matching most other premium vehicle brands by offering a 5-year, unlimited kilometre warranty on all of its new cars from now on. BMW is one of the last of the mainstream brands in Australia to step up to a standard five-year warranty plan, with main rivals […]
BMW global EV sales jump 110% in 2022 H1, overall sales down 13.3%
BMW says the public’s appetite for its EV portfolio is growing with serious pace, with the company doubling its global sales of EVs, alongside a 75 per cent increase for its plug-in hybrid lineup in the first half of 2022. Around the globe, BMW and MINI combined sales of all-electric […]
Lexus & MINI top 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index in the USA
Lexus and MINI have taken the top spots in the 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index study in the USA, with authors of the report noting significant staff shortages and supply chain issues presenting a set of ‘unique’ challenges for the industry. JD Power’s index, now in its 42nd year, […]
BMW Group global sales up 17.9% year-to-date through September
BMW Group is celebrating a strong three-quarters of the year, through September, thanks to rising sales from MINI, Rolls-Royce and of course, BMW’s own range which has seen a notable rise in the number of all-electric vehicles sold. Overall, BMW Group managed to ship 1,932,236 units in the first nine […]
2021 MINI range now on sale in Australia from $37,500
MINI says it is committed to bringing fun in small packages to Australian buyers with the arrival of the 2021 MINI range, including for hatchback, convertible and the new SE all-electric model. Kicking off from $37,500 for the base 3-door hatch, MINI has applied higher levels of standard equipment and […]
2020 MINI Countryman JCW review (video)
It’s got to be one of the most iconic cars of all time. Now worlds apart from then and in use of technology and actual dimensions, the 2020 MINI Countryman JCW stretches the nameplate further than ever. There are still some legacy cues that have lasted since the Sixties, including […]
BMW Group reports 8.6% sales hike in Q3 2020, YTD figure down 12.5%
BMW Group sales are up 8.6 per cent for the third quarter (Q3) of 2020, with BMW brand sales up an impressive 9.8 per cent for the three-month period. However, due to challenges faced by most industries this year brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, overall group sales are down […]