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The brand name MINI is derived from the English word "miniature". MINI was originally used as the name of Morris Mini-Minor, launched by British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1959. It's a play on words "minor" and "mini". After acquisition by Rover and BMW and mass production life of more than 40 years, MINI established the position of the brand name. MINI is now a German car company and brand.