What is the development history of BMW Mini?

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BMW Mini development history is as follows: BMW Mini development process: It started as early as 1995, and the new generation Mini was officially launched in 2001. The new Mini models expanded from the core two-door hatchback and hardtop to small vans, convertibles, and crossover SUVs. The Mini brand has had many owners in history. In 1966, the British Motor Corporation became British Motor Holdings, and in 1968, British Motor Holdings merged with Leyland Motors to form British Leyland. British Leyland was closed in the 1980s, and in 1988, the Rover Group and the Mini brand were bought by British Aerospace. Then in 1994, BMW acquired the Rover Group. In 2000, the Rover Group was disbanded by BMW, and the Mini brand was transferred to BMW ownership. BMW Mini introduction: BMW Mini is a British microcar brand, now owned by the BMW Group. Mini originally originated from a specific model known as the "Morris Mini-Minor," which was launched by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1959. It later developed into a brand with multiple small car models, and the original two-door Mini model continued production until it was discontinued in 2000.