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Family matters: the 2021 Mini line-up. From left; Electric, Cooper S, 5dr and Convertible The first glimpse of the “new Mini” came in 1997 at a BMW press conference in a hastily repurposed industrial warehouse on the eve of the Frankfurt motor show. At the end of the presentation, the ACV30 concept burst through a paper-walled crate on to the stage; in fire engine red, with what came to be new Mini styling cues of a white roof, mirrors and wheels, it looked good then and still does today. Rover Cars had been working on it for three years and to the sheer infuriation of company insiders, B...

2021 Mini Cooper S 5-Door In an apparent effort to make me feel old, Mini’s PR bods pointed out that the day I drove the facelifted version of the hatchback was exactly 20 years since the production of the first modern Mini began. It’s hard to believe that the instantly recognisable shape has been around for two decades and that we've had to put up with insufferable anoraks droning that “ it’s not a proper Mini” for that long. While we’ve had changes to the line-up, ranging from the Countryman SUV to the bizarre Paceman, the Mini’s identity has always been clear and, seeing the ...

THE Mini is as British a brand as they come. But back in 2001, a very German BMW took to reinventing this legendary icon, transforming the tiny…

The Toyota Yaris has been crowned the most reliable popular used car in Britain by a new study. It topped the standings of the most-owned motors in Britain, scoring top results for a combination of suffering few faults and - if a problem does occur - low repair costs. The nation's most bought car of the last 12 years, the Ford Fiesta, was second in the list. Yaris is the reliability yardstick: Of the 10 most-registered car models in the UK, Toyota's supermini has been deemed the best for few faults and low repair bills Vehicle warranty specialist MotorEasy has crunched the numbers from its da...

20 years of BMW Mini: The highlights The Mini has changed considerably over the years The Mini is as British a brand as they come. But back in 2001, a very German BMW took to reinventing this legendary icon, transforming the tiny original Mini into a far more luxurious, and up-to-date affair. It was a success, too, with the Mini going on to become a smash hit across the globe. Since its inception, it has changed a fair bit as well, evolving and shaping to become the car we know today. Let’s take a look at some of the standout models which have hit the road over that time.