On July 23, J.D. Power released its 2026 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which was based on responses from 78,514 owners of new 2026 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.
Overall satisfaction was 858 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 7 points from a

On June 18, Green NCAP tested new cars across electric, hybrid, and gasoline categories to measure their environmental impact. It evaluated four models i.e., Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ 250+, Toyota C-HR, MG HS, and MINI Cooper C. Usually, smaller and lighter electric cars perform best in efficiency and sustainability.
The

On June 17, MINI India launched the all-new Countryman C SUV in India for INR 4.75 million. It is now locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai in a gasoline variant, making it the first MINI Countryman to be made in India. 
It measures 4,447 mm long, 1,843 mm wide, 1,661 mm high, and wheelbase of 2,692 mm.
The Cou

On May 28, Green NCAP tested popular cars across a few countries in Europe. These are part of nearly 200 models rated with a simple sustainability score. The ratings are based on a full life cycle analysis (LCA), covering everything from raw materials and production to use and disposal. It also measures emissions and

On 11 May 2026, multiple sources reported that BMW Group and its local partner Dewan Motors formally introduced the MINI brand’s fully electric lineup in Pakistan, bringing the Cooper Electric, Aceman, and Countryman Electric to the market as premium urban EVs. The launch builds on an earlier rollout phase that began

On May 11, BMW announced that MINI has added smart pre-crash safety features to its current models. The system uses driving data, sensor input and environmental information to detect critical situations at an early stage and initiates targeted, reversible protective measures. These include the automatic closing of wi

Announced on January 26, 2026, BMW Group Thailand retained its position as the leader in the Thai premium automotive market for the sixth consecutive year in 2025, achieving a combined market share of 47% with 12,247 vehicle registrations across BMW and MINI brands.
Electrification continued to drive growth, with com

On January 28, BMW unveiled the new all-electric MINI Countryman E and MINI Countryman SE All4, set to launch in March 2026. These models introduce major technology upgrades and improved efficiency.
The MINI Countryman E offers a driving range of up to 501 km, while the Countryman SE All4 delivers up to 467 km. The e

Reported on January 16, 2026, BMW Group Malaysia delivered over 10,800 vehicles across the BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands in 2025, about 20% fewer than in 2024, while retaining its position as Malaysia’s leading premium automaker for the sixth consecutive year.
Fully electric deliveries exceeded 2,700 units acros

On December 11, MINI announced that its current models now use more innovative and recycled materials inside the car. Following its “Secondary First” approach, MINI uses knitted fabric made from recycled materials in all models starting in 2024.
The fabric is 92% recycled polyester and is used on the dashboard, door

On December 3, the UK Government announced that Renault 4, Renault 5, Alpine A290 and MINI Countryman now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG). The update doubles the number of EVs eligible for the top discount, giving buyers GBP 3,750 off a total of eight popular models.
The government has allocat

On November 26, PwC Belgium announced that it is adding 300 MINI Aceman and 423 BMW iX1 eDrive20 cars to its fleet, giving more employees access to EVs. The company is also installing 270 new charging stations, bringing the total to 475 across all offices for easy workplace charging.
The initiative supports PwC’s eff

On November 7, BMW India launched the new MINI Countryman SE All4, an all-electric, all-wheel-drive SUV available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) priced at INR 6.69 million. The MINI Countryman SE All4 is powered by dual electric motors, delivering 313 hp and a maximum torque of 494 Nm. Its All4 dynamic all-wheel

On November 5, BMW Group announced its financial results for Q3 2025 and the first nine months of 2025.
For Q3 2025, the Group reported revenue of EUR 32.3 billion (down 0.3% YoY), EBIT of EUR 2.3 billion (up 33.3% YoY), and net profit of EUR 1.7 billion (up 256.5% YoY).  In the prior-year quarter, sales and revenues

On October 20, BMW and MINI Charging announced its partnership with Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS), to launch a new fleet charging solution that simplifies monitoring and billing for company EVs.
The system links each driver’s charging account to a central company account, allowing all charging costs to be aut

On October 20, 2025, BMW Austria announced that Salzburg-based healthcare company BIOGENA received the first cars of its new all-electric MINI fleet. A total of 126 MINI Coopers will be delivered by Q1 2026, making it Austria’s largest and Europe’s second-largest MINI Electric fleet.
BIOGENA had already taken a lead

On October 14, 2025, MINI India launched the new John Cooper Works Countryman All4 for INR 6.49 million at Buddh International Circuit. The performance SUV, sold as a completely built-up unit, delivers 300 HP and 400 Nm torque from its 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine and reaches 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. It feature

On October 7, BMW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2025 and YTD September 2025. BMW Group vehicle sales were up by 8.8% YoY to 588,300 units in Q3, and the sales were up by 2.4% YoY to 1,795,894 units in YTD September 2025.
BMW Group's sales of fully-electric vehicles (BEVs) were down by 0.6% YoY to 102,864 u

Appning by FORVIA has partnered with GROUPE M6 to bring M6+, France’s leading free streaming platform, into vehicles for the first time worldwide.
This collaboration enables GROUPE M6 to scale its application across 37 car brands and 16 OEM partners, potentially reaching over 20 million drivers.
Drivers and passenger

On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems.
The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for