The original small car icon of the 1960's, the brand was sold in 2000 to BMW, who announced a successor to the Mini – namely the MINI.

The new MINI is larger than the classic Mini. It is around 55 centimetres (22 in) longer, 30 centimetres (12 in) wider, weighing 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) rather than 650 kg (1,433 lb).

The range comprises the MINI Hatch, the MINI Convertible, MINI Clubman, John Cooper Works and the MINI Graphite.