All Mini articles
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ArticleCars and the City: a study of the Salone
With countless international designers and exhibits, the automotive world has long felt the attraction of Milan’s design festival Salone del Mobile. Interior Motives examines the origins of the relationship and why it continues to grow
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ArticleFeature: Car Design and Fashion
Fashion has always had an influence on car design and collaborations between the two are nothing new. But when individuals within those industries work together, with equal input and interest, the results can be spectacular. Interior Motives investigates a few recent high-profile examples…
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ArticleMini targets authenticity as bigger models come in
Head of Mini design, Oliver Heilmer, tells Car Design News about the brand’s new design language: Charismatic Simplicity
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ArticleDriven: Mini Electric and Mini Convertible
A mix of modern and retro design details feature in the latest generation of Mini’s, including the new Electric and Convertible models
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ArticleMini Cooper gets subtle ‘modern’ update
The Mini Cooper fourth generation has taken on some small design changes
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ArticleComment: Too much minimalism?
Everyone is a minimalist these days, but beyond being a handy catch-all for pared back aesthetics, what does the term mean for car design? Are designers sacrificing ornament at the altar of functionality as embodied by touchscreens?
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ArticleMini showcases roomy interior with Vision Urbanaut concept
A digital showcase of the new Mini Vision Urbanaut concept shows how the company hopes to maximise interior space
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VideoFrank Stephenson on the new Mini project
In the first in a series of videos looking back at Frank’s fascinating history in design, he recalls the new Mini project, from working on themes to reimagining the gradual evolution of the original Mini design
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NewsTokyo 2019: Toyota Auto Body surprises with minivan concepts
It wasn’t just Toyota’s cars (and robots) making a big statement in Tokyo. Their commercial-vehicle branch was at it too. Car Design News took a look at the new GranAce and the PMCV concept MPV
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NewsBMW restructures design teams (again), Mini to keep a friendly face
BMW Design has announced a major reorganisation of the way the brands and functions hang together. Under the new structure Domagoj Dukec leads BMW Design including the i M sub brands
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ArticleMini Electric breaks cover (and keeps it simple)
Mini’s first-ever production EV finally received its global unveil to select media this week (including Car Design News) to reveal a clean design and clear product positioning
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Art Center and Clemson University reimagine the Mini
The new Deep Orange 7 student project takes on the future of BMW’s brand
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ArticleLA 2016: Mini Countryman is bigger but not better
Proportional shift brings more space, but fussier detailing means more ungainly appearance
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ArticleParis 2016: Citroën C3 and Nissan Micra are the soft and sharp of superminis
Different takes on the small-car format, with varying degrees of success
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763: Mini Vision Next 100
Interior designer Jonathan Cornu’s neat sketch of the Mini Vision Next 100 concept’s cabin
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Who's Where: Anders Warming resigns as head of Mini design
Where next for BMW Group veteran?
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ArticleDesign Review: Mini Vision Next 100
Free from the shackles of its styling heritage, this is the clearest vision of a Mini since 1959
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ArticleFirst Sight: Sizing up Mini and Rolls-Royce’s Next 100 concepts
BMW's British-based brands share their visions for the future
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Tokyo 2015: Toyota's Kirobo mini is your cupholder companion
Pocket-sized robot designed to keep you company, and keep you happy, when you drive
