MINI
New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power![MINI Cooper 5-Door - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8joF0pqv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1718097981/autoexpress/2024/06/MINI%20Cooper%205-Door%202024.jpg)
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New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power
The new five-door MINI is available to order now, with prices starting from £24,050
11 Jun 2024
Best electric SUVs to buy 2024![Best electric SUVs - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4leDpPsI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717425643/autoexpress/2024/05/Best%20electric%20SUVs%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best electric SUVs to buy 2024
The electric SUV market is growing rapidly, so we’re here to help you pick the best ones to buy
3 Jun 2024
New MINI Cooper S 2024 review: desirable and full of charm![New 2024 MINI Cooper S - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tmxUARzo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1716309842/autoexpress/2024/05/New%20MINI%20Cooper%20S%20001_c7z50p.jpg)
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New MINI Cooper S 2024 review: desirable and full of charm
The new MINI Cooper S has excellent build quality and is brilliant to drive, even with its impracticalities.
21 May 2024
Coming in hot! First look at new MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch![MINI JCW - spyshot front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--LHAOpP-C--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715942774/autoexpress/2024/05/MINI%20John%20Cooper%20Works%20spyshots%202024.jpg)
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Coming in hot! First look at new MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch
The souped-up version of the new MINI Cooper will be offered with petrol or electric power
19 May 2024
Best cars to modify - our top options for DIY car mods![Best cars to modify - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DNZTll2R--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714553260/autoexpress/2024/04/Best%20cars%20to%20modify%20-%20header_uubbwz.jpg)
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Best cars to modify - our top options for DIY car mods
If you have the itch for aftermarket parts and making your ride unique, these are the best cars to go for
13 May 2024
MINI Cooper review![MINI Cooper SE - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HznpcHVd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715071965/autoexpress/2024/05/MINI%20Cooper%20SE%202024-3.jpg)
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MINI Cooper review
The MINI Cooper is a high-tech electric hatch that maintains a premium feel while also being fun to drive
7 May 2024
Volvo XC40 vs MINI Countryman 2024 twin test: a small SUV skirmish![MINI Countryman and Volvo XC40 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3LWLzaVz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714746807/autoexpress/2024/05/Coutryman%20vs%20XC40.jpg)
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Volvo XC40 vs MINI Countryman 2024 twin test: a small SUV skirmish
The MINI Countryman is now a big hitter in the premium compact SUV class, but can it beat the Volvo XC40?
4 May 2024
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Car Deal of the Day: brand new, super chic MINI Cooper for less than £200 a month!![MINI Cooper - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OP_yAAHh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714740653/autoexpress/2024/05/New%20MINI%20Cooper%202024.jpg)
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Car Deal of the Day: brand new, super chic MINI Cooper for less than £200 a month!
The latest iteration of Britain’s iconic supermini is is our Car Deal of the Day for 3 May
3 May 2024
The next electric MINI could be a bike![MINI badge](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EgpiQr4W--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1620836816/drivingelectric/2021-05/MINI%20Logo%20Badge.jpg)
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The next electric MINI could be a bike
MINI boss Stefanie Wurst loves the idea of a MINI motorbike, using expertise from parent company BMW
30 Apr 2024
New MINI Aceman: specs, prices and on sale date for the funky EV crossover![MINI Aceman - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MiXktSkb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713954378/autoexpress/2024/04/MINI%20Aceman%202024-21.jpg)
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New MINI Aceman: specs, prices and on sale date for the funky EV crossover
The all-new MINI Aceman offers up to 252 miles of range, while prices start from £31,800
29 Apr 2024
Beijing Motor Show 2024: all the key cars and why they matter![Geneva Motor Show](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GzEq-hyF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629888053/autoexpress/2021/08/Geneva%20Motor%20Show.jpg)
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Beijing Motor Show 2024: all the key cars and why they matter
The word’s major car manufacturers wheeled out their latest cars in China this month
26 Apr 2024
New MINI Aceman ready to inject fun into the electric crossover market![MINI Aceman - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uFpbgCyW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713954364/autoexpress/2024/04/MINI%20Aceman%202024-18.jpg)
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New MINI Aceman ready to inject fun into the electric crossover market
MINI’s funky Volvo EX30 rival goes on sale in June, with prices starting from £31,800
24 Apr 2024
Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars![Best car easter eggs - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ok-p85Pf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711631896/autoexpress/2024/03/Best%20car%20easter%20eggs%20-%20header_dhzvzp.jpg)
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Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars
Easter Sunday – commonly referred to as ‘stuff your face with chocolate day’ – is rapidly approaching, so what better way to celebrate than exploring …
29 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman 2024 review: stylish, practical and bigger than ever![New MINI Countryman Cooper Exclusive - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--POTvDYF9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711117516/autoexpress/2024/03/New%20MINI%20Countryman%20Cooper%20Exclusive%202024-13.jpg)
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New MINI Countryman 2024 review: stylish, practical and bigger than ever
We put the biggest ever MINI through its paces on UK roads to see if its a winner
22 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman JCW 2024 review: fails to live up to its potential![MINI Countryman JCW UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_iqMozl2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710522072/autoexpress/2024/03/P90541083_highRes_the-new-mini-john-co_jaz8cf.jpg)
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New MINI Countryman JCW 2024 review: fails to live up to its potential
The bigger MINI Countryman SUV is now a genuine family car, and we try the hot JCW version for the first time
15 Mar 2024
New MINI Aceman EV leaked online: honey they shrunk the Countryman!![MINI Aceman - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OzqMrZ0o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710345682/autoexpress/2024/03/MINI%20Aceman%20leaked%20images%20001_us58ca.jpg)
![MINI Aceman - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OzqMrZ0o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710345682/autoexpress/2024/03/MINI%20Aceman%20leaked%20images%20001_us58ca.jpg)
New MINI Aceman EV leaked online: honey they shrunk the Countryman!
The first images of the all-electric MINI Aceman have surfaced online, ahead of the official reveal on 24 April
13 Mar 2024
Best new cars coming in 2024![Best new cars coming in 2024 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_VsDZLea--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710246495/autoexpress/2024/03/New%20cars%202024_mfddni.jpg)
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Best new cars coming in 2024
There are some big new models from the likes of BMW, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, MINI, Skoda and more on the way in 2024
12 Mar 2024
Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch![MINI Convertible 2024 exclusive image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EF_zjAJV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666352845/autoexpress/2022/10/MINI%20convertible%20render%202022.jpg)
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Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch
The all-new soft-top MINI will arrive this year, with a hot JCW version to follow
12 Mar 2024
Best cars for £20,000 or less![Best cars for £20,000 or less - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qB6vGdPL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710156762/autoexpress/2024/03/Best%20cars%20for%20%C2%A320%2C000%20or%20less.jpg)
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Best cars for £20,000 or less
£20k is serious used car money, these are our favourite buys for that kind of budget
11 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman SE 2024 review: a spacious and refined electric SUV![MINI Countryman SE - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9-gWjN12--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709639474/autoexpress/2024/03/MINI%20Countryman%20SE%202024-4.jpg)
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New MINI Countryman SE 2024 review: a spacious and refined electric SUV
The new all-electric MINI Countryman SE isn’t cheap, but is the brand’s most convincing SUV in the modern era
5 Mar 2024
Best convertibles and cabriolets to buy 2024![Best convertibles - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bM0InfR7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708359278/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20convertibles%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best convertibles and cabriolets to buy 2024
Love the feeling of the wind in your hair while driving? These are the best convertible cars for the job
19 Feb 2024
MINI Cooper E goes back to basics with cut price ‘Classic’ trim level![MINI Cooper E Classic - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JCo7BJ-G--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708105235/autoexpress/2024/02/MINI%20Cooper%20E%20Classic.jpg)
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MINI Cooper E goes back to basics with cut price ‘Classic’ trim level
The all-electric MINI retains its retro-inspired design but gains new technology
16 Feb 2024
New MINI Cooper gets petrol power and £22k starting price![MINI Cooper - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Rvdwu4VD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707218535/autoexpress/2024/02/MINI%20Cooper%20petrol.jpg)
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New MINI Cooper gets petrol power and £22k starting price
British-built supermini boasts tech-centric cabin and lots of scope for customisation, but no manual gearbox
7 Feb 2024
MINI Clubman axed after 55 years and 1.1 million sales![MINI Clubman UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7nht50e2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707122330/autoexpress/2024/02/MINI%20Clubman%202020%20UK.jpg)
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MINI Clubman axed after 55 years and 1.1 million sales
The MINI Clubman was as wacky as it was popular but it’s come to the end of the road
5 Feb 2024
Best-selling cars of 2023![Best-selling cars 2023 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--oBhpogyI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707222379/autoexpress/2024/02/Best-selling%20cars%20of%202023%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best-selling cars of 2023
These were the country’s official favourite cars in 2023
1 Feb 2024
Top 10 most reliable small cars to buy 2024![Most reliable small cars - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DPKky2Wq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1689788600/autoexpress/2023/06/Most-reliable-small-cars-2023-%28Driver-Power%29_yu73yx_o2dhpb.jpg)
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Top 10 most reliable small cars to buy 2024
We reveal the most reliable small cars you can buy according to the 2023 Driver Power survey…
17 Jan 2024
Top 10 best superminis to buy 2024![Best superminis 2023](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qa3IE9WF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1689591689/autoexpress/2023/07/Best%20Superminis%202023_diwne7.jpg)
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Top 10 best superminis to buy 2024
It's a hard-fought class, but these are the 10 best superminis on sale right now
15 Jan 2024
Best used convertibles 2024![Best used convertibles - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TxX5dUlh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705065134/autoexpress/2024/01/Best%20used%20convertibles%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best used convertibles 2024
If it’s open-top thrills that you’re after, the best used convertibles offer incredible value for money
12 Jan 2024
New MINI Countryman is on sale now: EV versions, advanced tech and MINI’s quirky charm![MINI Countryman at 2023 Munich Motor Show - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sFaX9xUa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1693772393/autoexpress/2023/09/MINI%20Countryman%20Munich.jpg)
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New MINI Countryman is on sale now: EV versions, advanced tech and MINI’s quirky charm
The 2024 MINI Countryman SUV has officially landed with pricing from £29,325
15 Dec 2023
New MINI Cooper testing takes next step as full reveal approaches![2024 MINI Cooper - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MTkFGqPQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700739839/autoexpress/2023/11/Mini%20Cooper%205-door%20001_ofc1k4.jpg)
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New MINI Cooper testing takes next step as full reveal approaches
All-electric MINI will soon be joined by UK-built petrol version
23 Nov 2023
New MINI Countryman JCW aims to deliver performance and practicality ![MINI Countryman JCW - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Ifxd8xhE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699480785/autoexpress/2023/11/MINI%20Countryman%20JCW-3.jpg)
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New MINI Countryman JCW aims to deliver performance and practicality
The new MINI Countryman JCW gets 296bhp and four-wheel drive
10 Nov 2023
Abarth 500e vs MINI Electric: 2023 twin test review![MINI Electric chasing Abarth 500e](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KFhlZOLS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697208300/autoexpress/2023/10/Abarth%20500%20vs%20MINI%20Electric.jpg)
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Abarth 500e vs MINI Electric: 2023 twin test review
The Abarth 500e launches the Italian brand into the world of electric hot hatches – but is it more fun than a MINI Electric?
14 Oct 2023
The most important cars of the last 35 years![Most important cars – header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--LCzQ0Qqa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697202372/autoexpress/2023/10/Most%20important%20cars%20%E2%80%93%20header%20image.jpg)
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The most important cars of the last 35 years
We’ve reviewed hundreds of models over the past 35 years, but these are the ones that our team believes really made a difference
13 Oct 2023
Used MINI Convertible (Mk2, 2009-2015) review![Used MINI Convertible - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vxf05Nc1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695306442/autoexpress/2023/09/Used%20MINI%20Convertible-11.jpg)
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Used MINI Convertible (Mk2, 2009-2015) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the MINI Convertible focusing on the Mk2 model that was on sale between 2009 and 2015
21 Sep 2023