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The Romini, a rare tiny camping trailer from the 1980s made by Island Plastics, is up for grabs in the US. Only 200 units were produced between 1985 and 1990. This 9.8-foot long, 750kg camper can be hauled by small cars like the original Mini and features a bed, kitchenette, and essential camping gear, making it an ideal companion for short road trips.
BMW plans to invest £600 million ($750 million) in its UK plants to transition its Mini brand to fully electric vehicles by 2030. From 2026, the Mini plant in Oxford will produce two electric models, the Mini Cooper 3-door and the Mini Aceman, with the plant exclusively manufacturing electric models by 2030. The investment is seen as a boost for the UK car industry and has received support from the government. BMW will also invest in its Swindon plant, which produces parts for Mini models. The future of BMW's engine plant in Hams Hall remains uncertain.
Samsung Display has developed a 9.45-inch circular OLED screen for the all-new MINI lineup of electric vehicles. The OLED panel serves as the infotainment system, offering features such as multimedia playback, navigation, climate control, and voice commands. It runs on MINI Operating System 9 and includes 5G wireless connectivity, GPS, MINI Experience Modes, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The eco-friendly OLED panel provides true blacks, infinite contrast ratio, flexibility in design, and lower blue light emissions.
Mini has unveiled its next generation of cars and EVs, featuring a 9.4-inch round OLED infotainment screen, the first of its kind in the automotive industry. Powered by the Mini Operating System 9 software, the display offers colorful and customizable themes. The new Mini vehicles also introduce the Mini Intelligent Personal Assistant, a natural language digital assistant that responds to voice commands. Additionally, the cars will have cloud-based navigation, access to in-dash gaming and streaming services, and digital key functionality. The next-gen Mini family of vehicles is expected to debut later this year.
BMW Group's fully electric vehicle sales more than doubled in Q1, with over 64,000 units sold, up 83.2% YoY, despite overall sales slipping 1.5%. BMW brand EV sales more than doubled (+112.3%) in Q1 and will remain the "main growth driver" this year. The automaker plans to offer at least one fully electric model in every major segment and anticipates a "steep growth trajectory" in the next few years. By 2026, BMW plans for about one in every three new vehicles to have a fully electric drivetrain as it looks to keep pace in the rapidly evolving auto industry.