Skip advert
Advertisement

MINI United live!

It's the biggest party of the year and Auto Express is there to bring you all the news, views and excitement as it happens.

MINI United

MINI is celebrating it 50th birthday in style! The legendary Silverstone race circuit has been transformed in a MINI wonderland for the bank holiday weekend. Featuring everything from driving opportunities and live music from big-names like Calvin Harris and Paul Weller, to the ultra-competative MINI Challenge race series on the Grand Prix track - in which our very own road tester Owen Mildenhall is competing - it promises to be memorable few days.

There's even some very special new models set to make their debut! So check back on Saturday morning when we'll have all the detailst.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Auto Express has also taken a look back over the last half century at the most memorable models. From special editions to concept cars to family favourites, they're all here...

MINI United day one
Exclusive images from the first day of MINI's birthday bonanza

MINI United day two
It's Saturday at Silverstone and the festivities are in full swing!

MINI Camden special edition revealed

MINI Mayfair special edition revealed

MINI JCW World Championship 50 revealed

Mini United - the fans
We get in amongst the crowds to hear the thoughts of the travelling fans

Skip advert
Advertisement

New & used car deals

Nissan Juke

Nissan Juke

RRP £21,290Avg. savings £4,614 off RRP*Used from £8,640
Toyota Yaris Cross
MG MG4

MG MG4

RRP £27,005Avg. savings £6,250 off RRP*Used from £9,790
Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RRP £39,045Avg. savings £4,356 off RRP*Used from £10,850
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head
Top five PHEVs head to head - header with team

BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head

The five top plug-in hybrid systems go head-to-head on UK roads, in the test no PHEV buyer can do without
Car group tests
17 May 2026
New Jaecoo 3 has the Ford Puma and Renault 4 in its crosshairs
Jaecoo 3 - front (watermarked)

New Jaecoo 3 has the Ford Puma and Renault 4 in its crosshairs

Jaecoo is targeted the small SUV market with the new 3, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
18 May 2026
Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat
Technician working on EV batteries

Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat

Experts call for end to culture of replace rather than repair amid concerns over second-hand cars
News
13 May 2026