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Ugg launches regenerative sheepskin boot

Published: October 18, 2022

Footwear brand Ugg has launched a boot made with sheepskin sources from farms that practice regenerative agriculture.

David Brown produces Marshall anniversary Mini

Published: April 4, 2022

David Brown Automotive has revealed a limited edition Mini Remastered Marshall Edition in collaboration with Marshall Amplification for its 60^th anniversary.

Calling out car makers on their hypocrisy

Published: July 1, 2021

In February and March, BMW Group owned brand Mini and Volvo Cars have become the latest major car manufacturers to have announced a departure from leather in the interiors of their next generation vehicles. Both companies cited a move towards greater sustainability amid a host of green initiatives, including a focus on electric mobility, and stated that going forward they would offer fabric or leather alternatives instead.

Rolls-Royce best first quarter results to date

Published: April 9, 2021

Across the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, BMW Group has delivered a total of 636,606 vehicles, up 33.5%, and achieved a record high for the first quarter of 2021. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars had its best first quarter results in its 116-year history.

Mini responds to ILM on leather upholstery decision

Published: March 3, 2021

A spokesperson from Mini has reiterated the company’s decision to suspend the use of leather in its car interiors.

ICT responds to Mini’s decision to ditch leather seats

Published: February 8, 2021

The International Council of Tanners (ICT) has responded to carmaker Mini’s decision to discontinue leather in its interior offer. In the letter, Dr Kerry Senior, Secretary, ICT, expressed his disappointment and asked the automotive manufacturer to reconsider the decision.

Mini to stop offering leather upholstered seats

Published: February 3, 2021

According to Oliver Heilmer, Head of the Mini Design Team, the carmaker would no longer offer leather upholstery options in future models.

Electromobility a growth driver for BMW

Published: January 18, 2021

The German manufacturer of premium cars achieved an all-time sales high in the fourth quarter of 2020.

E-mobility drives BWM Group targets

Published: August 2, 2019

BMW Group says its operations remained well on course during the second quarter, despite a challenging market environment, with the German car manufacturer achieving improvements in both earnings and profitability compared with the first quarter.

BMW inaugurates new plant in Mexico

Published: June 7, 2019

The Germany headquartered automotive Group officially opened its new factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, on June 6.