2000 – BMW Group realignment. 2000 – MINI Plant Oxford. First unveiled as a concept car in 1997, the new MINI was launched by the BMW Group in 2001 – the first premium vehicle in the small-car segment. MINI’s advanced design combined with the athletic, cheeky character expressed the lifestyle of an entire generation. The MINI Hatch was the first in 2001 – with many more model variants to follow. 2001 – THE MINI – PREMIUM IN THE SMALL-CAR SEGMENT. 2003 – Rolls-Royce Plant Goodwood. 2003 – Rolls-Royce Motor Cars launches new phantom on the market. 2004 – The BMW 1 Series – Driving pleasure for the compact class. 2004 – Joint Venture in China: Plant Dadong in Shenyang. 2005 – Plant Leipzig begins production.