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GET https://api.motomarks.io/brands/miniThe MINI badge evolved significantly from the original 1959 British Motor Corporation era where cars carried Morris/Austin family badges to a modern, minimalist identity under BMW ownership. When BMW relaunched MINI in 2001 it introduced the distinctive circular centre with winged motifs that emphasised the car's compact, sporty character; this winged roundel became the brand's primary emblem. In 2018 MINI updated the mark to a flat, 2D black-and-white logo to reflect a digital-first, contemporary brand direction while retaining the circular core and wings that reference its automotive heritage. The logo history therefore traces a path from traditional manufacturer badges to a simplified, iconic symbol representing the classic Mini lineage and modern lifestyle positioning.