Whether you want to call it a deep facelift or a new generation, the new petrol-powered 2024 MINI Cooper begins production at MINI Plant Oxford. The first unit was driven off the production line by Charlie Cooper, the grandson of John Cooper, the father of the Mini Cooper. While the all-new fully electric MINI Cooper E is built in China as part of a joint collaboration with GWM, the internal combustion MINI is manufactured in the UK. All three BMW Group UK manufacturing sites contribute to the p

MINI has launched new colour options for its 2023 MINI Electric Resolute Edition in Malaysia. The edition is limited to 90 units and features exclusive design and equipment features. The 2023 MINI Electric Resolute Edition now offers new colour options including Enigmatic Black and Nanuq White, in addition to the previously available Rebel Green. The design language of the Resolute Edition features exclusive Resolute Bronze finishes on the surrounds of the headlights, radiator grille, and rear l

ACO Group, one of Malaysia’s largest distributors of electrical products, has tied up with EV Connections, the developer of the JomCharge app and operator of 5 solar-powered EV chargers at petrol stations, to install a 180 kW DC fast charger at ACO Group’s headquarters in Taman Johor Jaya in Johor Bahru. ACO Group says the DC fast charger will be one of the fastest in the country, and the fastest in Johor. To encourage EV adoption, the service will be available to the public free of charge for o

Malaysia will continue to target investments related to renewable energy and electric vehicles, and that strategies to achieve such goals are being discussed between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in a recent Budget 2022 dialogue, said MITI Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. Minister Azmin Ali said the pursuit of attracting such investments are in line with National Investment Aspirations (NIA) which also fo

The long-awaited city electric car by MINI, the MINI Cooper SE is has been confirmed to launch in Malaysia on 26 August 2020. Although sharing technology with the BMW i3S, the MINI Cooper SE is front-wheel-drive. The MINI Cooper SE has been officially listed on MINI Malaysia’s website. Although electric, MINI claims that the Cooper SE will not compromise the identity of the MINI brand. The car aims to be fun to drive. The lithium ion battery pack has a 32.6kWh rating and provides about 217 km of

The MINI 3-door Hatch has just received a new visual update from John Cooper Works. Only 3,000 units are to be manufactured with plans to go on sale in July. The GP pack comes with in-house designed rear spoiler and mirror caps. Additionally, the inner parts for the headlights and rear lights come in Piano Black. Feeling like Batman? The bonnet scoop, door handles, fuel lids and even the Mini badges all come in black. The 18-inch alloy wheels come with the GP badge on the centre caps. Interior w