Mini

National Mini Day returns to Beaulieu on Sunday 13 June 2027, one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Mini calendar. The event showcases Minis of all types, from early Austins and 1960s Coopers to the latest models, with displays from the various Mini Cooper Register registers, regalia and membership tents for those wishing to join or renew. Trade stands, special show offers and Trunk Traders selling Miniobilia round out the day, and the popular Concours d’Elegance is judged throughout, with winners announced in the afternoon. Admission includes all the Beaulieu attractions, which remain open until 6pm. Full details on the Beaulieu National Mini Day page.

MINI USA earned a third-place X-Cross class podium, Rookie of the Year honors and the Challenge Accepted Award in its first-ever Rebelle Rally appearance. Driver Felicia Killman and navigator Erika Ferrer, the #NotSoMINIRebelles, covered more than 1,500 miles of Nevada, California and Utah desert in the new 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition, navigating by map, compass and roadbook with GPS prohibited.

MINI USA’s 20th-anniversary MINI Takes the States rally rolls through New York this weekend, October 23-25, carrying owners from Buffalo through Syracuse to Lake Placid against peak Adirondack fall color. The New York weekend is the second of three remixed 2026 rallies, with a Smash Mouth concert Saturday night and a Florida finale set for November 13-15. The series also supports Best Friends Animal Society.

MOKE International has unveiled the Electric MOKE Mk2, the next generation of its all-electric beach car, at the Paris Motor Show. The Mk2 offers a WLTP range of up to 170km (105 miles), a 6.6kW onboard charger that takes the battery from 20 to 80 percent in two hours, an 86-litre lockable front storage compartment and new colour options, with prices starting at 35,000 euros.

MINIs on the Dragon (MOTD) returns to Fontana Village Resort in the mountains of western North Carolina for its 24th annual gathering, April 28 to May 2, 2027. Built around the Tail of the Dragon, 11 miles and 318 curves, the event brings hundreds of MINI owners together for group day drives, dinners, vendor alley and plenty of time to look over each other’s mods. Registration opens Friday, January 15, 2027 at 9:00am EST, with a $30 registration fee. Day drives open for sign-up Saturday, February 13, 2027 at 9:00am EST. Registration closes Sunday, April 11, 2027. Fontana Village is the home base for the event and the recommended place to stay. Rooms there fill quickly, and the MOTD room block is open now through the organizers’ lodging page. More details, the schedule and registration are at minisonthedragon.com.

MINI has unveiled the Countryman Untamed Edition, a more rugged take on its largest model with raised suspension, Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tyres and ALL4 all-wheel drive. Exclusive colours including the first matt paint in MINI series production, an AUTOHOME roof tent and a HELINOX camping collection complete the package. Production starts in Leipzig in November 2026, with the market launch in early 2027.

MINI USA is bringing back a familiar GT look with the MINI 1998 GT Edition, a limited-run version of the Cooper C 2 Door inspired by the classic Mini 1275 GT and the later MINI 1499 GT. Despite the name, the number refers to the car’s 1,998 cc turbocharged engine, not the year 1998. The edition combines Midnight Black Metallic paint, orange graphics and John Cooper Works-inspired styling with a set of GT-specific details.

MINI USA is preparing for its first Rebelle Rally entry, with driver Felicia Killman and navigator Erika Ferrer training for 1,500 miles of rugged terrain in the American West. In its September 23 update, MINI said the pair had completed field training on dunes, rocks and loose ground and had seen the prepared vehicle they will compete in, with the adventure-oriented model variant set for a global reveal shortly before the rally.

MINIs on the Dragon is dedicated to the breathtaking Mountains of North Carolina, the Tail of the Dragon and the MINI Community. Our goal is to provide as much info available on the area to make your visit the best possible. MOTD started out as arth get together to drive 11-mile stretch of road with 318 curves aka the Tail of the Dragon. That in itself is more than enough reason to travel to the breath taking mountains of North Carolina. But in the first weekend of May each year, it has evolved into much more than that. Just like our beloved MINI’s have evolved into more than just a car to us. So you take the 11-mile stretch of road, then you toss in the mountains, country roads and waterfalls. Now add 600 to 1000 fellow MINIacs and it […]

MINIs on the Dragon (MOTD) is the largest annual grassroots MINI Cooper event in the US. Started in 2003. Each year 600-800 people attend the 4 day event based at Fontana Village in Robbinsville NC.

MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing are ready for the toughest race in the world. The top performance of MINI John Cooper Works and an exclusive outer skin create the best conditions for delivering top performance and reliability at the 53rd edition of the 24 Hours Race at the legendary Nürburgring.

Every two years, MINI Takes the States, an enthusiast event, brings together thousands of MINI owners to drive the most scenic routes across the country.

The MINIS To The Max exhibit will open its doors at the BMW plant in Greer, SC, on May 1st. 30 inspirational examples of the history of MINI will be on display and will walk you through the Heritage years, Motorsports versions, quirky and unusual examples and even the newest vehicles from MINI USA.

For all Mini lovers the next CCA auction on December 10th offers a ‘Mini’ feast in time for Christmas! The line-up is led by this 1969 Mini Cooper 1275S MKII, ex-Liverpool Police car, a case of fast Coppers in a fast Cooper, having previously been used to keep the peace in Knotty Ash in 1969.

The fully electric edition of the new MINI 3-Door Hatch is now completing a major chapter in its series development process as it undergoes driving dynamics tests on the snow and ice at the BMW Group’s winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden.

Celebrating Ohio Mini Owners 50th Anniversary Events will be held at the Holiday Inn unless indicated elsewhere   FRIDAY – July 1 On your own tour of the United States Air Force Museum (optional) 1:00-5:00 – Registration is open for pre-registered participants to pick up their materials 6:00 – Drive ‘n Dine – Small groups (10-20) at local restaurants 8:30 – Pub QuizOh 8:30 – Story Telling with Lynn SATURDAY – July 2 8:00-10:00 – Registration open 10:00 – MME2022 Car Show (hotel car park) 10:00 – Guided Tour of the Cars highlighting features within each mark 10:00 – Swap Meet / Boot Sale 10:00 – John Twist Rolling Tech Session (hotel car park) 10:00 – Mark Guyton – Paintless Dent removal (hotel car park) 10:00 – 1:30 – Kids Activities at the USAF Museum 12:30 – Box lunches delivered (included, but pre-order) 1:30 – 3:00 – Tech Session #1 3:30 – 5:00 – Tech Session #2 6:00 – Young’s Jersey Dairy (Food, Ice Cream, Mini Golf available) SUNDAY – July 3 9:30 – Drive to Packard Museum 10:00 – 11:00 – Tour of the Packard Museum 11:00 – 1:30 – To British Transportation Museum and Panoramic Photo 1:30 – Return to Holiday Inn (lunch on your own) 2:30 – 4:00 – Tech Session #3 4:00 – Funkhana (hotel car park) 6:00 – Dinner on your own 7:30 – RC Races 9:00 – Story Telling with Lynn MONDAY – July 4 10:00 – 2:00 Scenic Drive 3:30 – To Temple Israel 4:00 – Banquet at Temple Israel (included) > Wear your favorite Hawaiian Shirt > Hot Wheels Competition > Rocker Cover Races

With just over a week to go until the Goodwood Revival returns, the hosts are excited to announce that they have assembled one of our most illustrious ever grids for the John Whitmore Trophy to take place on the Saturday morning.

Over the weekend of June 12 and 13 at the historic Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb course, E-types of every description – the fast, the last, the famous, the first – are gathering in a not-to-be-missed celebration of the E-type 60 birthday.