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Tested: Mini Cooper Convertible

I picked a great time to take a high-powered convertible for a week’s driving. Typical of my luck, the rain followed me and I only got the fully automatic hood down a few times. But I didn’t mind too much;

MINI Cooper, Aceman get John Cooper Works treatment

Following the rollout of the latest generation MINI family earlier this year, the brand is building on the success of the MINI Cooper Electric and MINI Aceman models with the introduction of John Cooper Works variants for both cars. Announced

Mini has electric Ace up its sleeve

Mini has revealed the new all-electric Aceman, a mid-size crossover said by the brand to combine compact exterior dimensions with a creative use of interior space. Available in two output levels – E and SE – and a choice of

New petrol MINI Cooper C and Cooper S

Following the launch of the new MINI Cooper Electric last year, the brand has now further expanded its offering with the introduction of a couple of new three-door petrol models: the MINI Cooper C and the performance-enhanced MINI Cooper S.

Electric MINI Countryman available from February

Now in it’s third generation, the MINI Countryman is offered for the first time with choice of a fully electric or combustion powertrain. The electric version comes with two performance levels – E and SE ALL4, while the combustion powered

Three new Mini Edition models for Irish buyers

Mini is launching three new special editions models from across their range. Called ‘Resolute’, ‘Untold’ and ‘Untamed’, Mini says that they offer exclusive design and equipment features, emphasising each models’ individual characteristics. The Resolute Edition is available on the Mini

BMW and MINI EV charging launched in Ireland

BMW Group has launched BMW Charging and MINI Charging in Ireland, giving customers access to one of the world’s largest public charging networks, using just one RFID card or App. Using their single BMW Charging or MINI Charging card, or

New Mini Countryman gets a good makeover

The Mini Countryman, the biggest and most versatile member of this iconic model family, has an updated design. It will have a starting recommended retail price of €34,070. It features additions to the equipment range and new innovative technology. The

The new MINI is Electric

As the world faces new environmental, social and economic challenges, MINI tells us that that it has unveiled its first fully electric model – the MINI Electric.

Frank Keane BMW expands its business

Frank Keane BMW plans to significantly expand its BMW and MINI operations in its Naas Road location with investment in facilities and 30 additional staff to meet growing customers’ aspirations for electric, hybrid and e-mobility services.