
While the Cooper started selling in 1959, Mini didn't become a brand in its own right until 1969. It became part of BMW in 2000, where it remains to this day. Currently, the automaker produces several variations of bright-eyed small cars, including hatchbacks, wagons, convertibles and crossovers.
This year's annual Sales Satisfaction Index took a much closer look at digital retail and remote purchasing options.
Mini isn't there yet, but a prototype shows what the future may hold for the hot hatch.
Mini said it already built concepts for the electric performance car, but the internal-combustion engine isn't going away just yet.
The recall documents also warn against using Sport mode or the shift paddles.
Mini says goodbye to its third-generation Hardtop with a more powerful, better handling and sharper looking limited-edition.
Mini's third-generation Hardtop sendoff packs more power, better handling and sharper looks. But it's not the pocket rocket we were hoping for.
Engine, head gasket and transmission issues stood out for 11 vehicles, and each model often experienced problems around the same mileage.