Mini celebrates 65 years with new models and electric push
The brand has launched a new range, including an electric John Cooper Works models
27 August 2024 - 10:10
Mini commemorates 65 years of existence in 2024. The British brand was launched in 1959, setting in motion a cult-like following that has captured the hearts of the young and old alike. Two variants were originally made: Austin and Morris versions, both brands built by British manufacturer Leyland.
The Mini came about in reply to a 1956 fuel shortage resulting in petrol rations in the UK. It was designed by Alec Issigonis, an engineering maestro who earned many accolades including a Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 1969...
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