Mini Aceman EV confirmed for New Zealand this year

Mini Aceman EV confirmed for New Zealand this year
(Image: Supplied)
David Linklater
Mini has confirmed its all-new Aceman, first seen as a concept in 2022, will be on sale in New Zealand before the end of this year.But what's an Aceman? It's a new supermini-sized SUV (just over 4 metres long) that fits in between the new Mini Cooper hatch and Countryman models.Meet the new family: left to right, Mini Cooper hatch, Aceman and Countryman.It was built in China, and it is part of a joint venture project between BMW and GWM called Spotlight.It's also notable for being the first Mini to be available exclusively as a...

More The Life

My Net Worth: James Gough, The Terrace executive director
The Life

My Net Worth: James Gough, The Terrace executive director

Reflections on family legacy, rebuilding Christchurch and bridging old divides.

Cécile Meier 09 Nov 2025
From Invercargill to Airbus headquarters in France
The Life My Expat Life

From Invercargill to Airbus headquarters in France

How a Kiwi engineer landed a plum role and launched a global network for young leaders.

Cécile Meier 02 Nov 2025
My Net Worth: Former DB Breweries chief Matt Wilson
The Life

My Net Worth: Former DB Breweries chief Matt Wilson

The liquor industry executive started his working life as a lawyer. 

Victoria Young 02 Nov 2025
Can tourism be respectful? Native Hawaiians have a plan
The Life

Can tourism be respectful? Native Hawaiians have a plan

Indigenous groups are keen for visitors to see the "real" Hawaii, not all the glitz.