Mini Cooper SE 2025 review: Minimum emissions, maximum fun February 24, 2025 Cast your mind back to 2001. As a new millennium got underway, the Mini brand was dramatically relaunched under BMW ownership, starting with the first-generation Mini hatchback. Time has moved quickly, with the Mini now into its fourth generation. Electrification is now core to the range, with the latest Mini available in both petrol and [...]
BMW pauses £600m electric vehicle Mini production February 23, 2025 BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford mini plant, citing “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry”. The decision has put a £600m investment on hold and raised questions about the UK’s transition to electric vehicles. The German carmaker, which has owned Mini 2000, had announced the investment [...]
Shipping giants face landmark cartel class action for overcharging UK motorists January 13, 2025 First follow-on cartel class action to hit a trial in the UK kicks off over allegations that shipping firms overcharged British consumers for car deliveries
Best cars of 2024 – From the new Aston Martin Vantage to the McLaren Artura Spider December 13, 2024 The car industry is facing strong headwinds, from import tariffs to mandated EV sales targets. Despite it all, though, 2024 has produced some genuinely exciting new cars, many of which we were lucky enough to drive. This isn’t a round-up of the ‘best’ cars of the year; many of the vehicles listed here are totally [...]
BMW back in the black after UK sales move up a gear August 7, 2024 The UK arm of BMW surged back into the black during 2023 thanks to a jump in sales across all its brands. The Hampshire-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax profit of £114m for the year after posting a pre-tax loss of £16.8m in the prior period. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show that its [...]
Inside the new luxury private terminal at Manchester Airport that’s open to everyone May 9, 2024 A new luxury private terminal with a twist has been unveiled at Manchester Airport ahead of it opening later this year.
BMW: Most sales growth now electric as ‘tipping point’ for combustion engine passes January 15, 2024 BMW is making most of its sales growth from electric cars as opposed to traditional combustion engine vehicles, its CFO has said.
BMW: Mini production to stay in UK despite Brexit difficulties September 11, 2023 BMW will announce plans to build its next-generation electric Mini in Oxford after securing a Government funding package.
BMW: Shares dip on supply chain warning as carmaker lifts earnings guidance August 3, 2023 BMW’s higher annual earnings forecast failed to chime with investors, as the carmaker warned of a hit from supply chain issues and inflation. The Munich-headquartered firm said it expected an annual EBIT margin of 9-10 per cent, up from 8-10 per cent, as it reported strong demand for vehicles and a doubling of deliveries in [...]
BMW invests £500m in Oxford Mini plant with car maker expected to receive £75m UK taxpayer grant March 8, 2023 Hundreds of jobs could be created from a £500m investment in Oxford by BMW, as it looks build electric models of its Mini in Britain. The German car-maker is reportedly preparing to unveil a major injection of cash – including £75m of government-approved funding – as first reported by Sky News’ Mark Kleinman. The investment [...]