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Munich / Tokyo. The Japan Mobility Show 2025 becomes
the stage for the latest milestone in the long-standing collaboration
between MINI and British designer Paul Smith. It will be unveiled as
part of the BMW Group Keynote on 29 October 2025 at 09:55 (JST) at the
BMW Group stand, based in the West Exhibition Hall of the show.

MINI and Paul Smith: A creative success story.

The MINI Paul Smith Edition is a new chapter in the success story of
the two British brands. The long-lasting relationship began in 1998,
when the designer wrapped a Classic Mini Cooper in his trademark
visual design. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Classic Mini in
1999, the designer lent his characteristic Paul Smith “Signature
Stripe” to a one-off model. After two further one-offs – the MINI
Strip in 2021 and the MINI Recharged by Paul Smith in 2022 – Paul
Smith’s design language returns to MINI. 

MINI model portfolio.

As part of the BMW Group stand at the Japan Mobility Show, MINI is
presenting the diverse range of its current product portfolio. The
MINI Cooper family is represented by showcasing the MINI Cooper SE,
which combines heritage, technology and driving pleasure. Whilst
providing a fully electric go-kart feeling via the 218 hp electric
powertrain. Also present will be the MINI Cooper 5-door S, which
combines compact dimensions and agility whilst showcasing increased
practicality when compared to its 3-door siblings. A MINI Cooper
Convertible will also be on show, which presents open-air driving in
the spirit of its ‘Always Open’ philosophy: agile, spontaneous and
full of driving pleasure.Launched earlier this year, the MINI John
Cooper Works Aceman outlines its sporty all-electric useable
performance from the John Cooper Works sub-brand. The latest model in
the MINI family presents itself as a versatile companion and not only
demonstrates MINIs typical “Clever Use of Space” – but also
brings a powerful driving experience to the road as a
performance-enhanced version thanks to 258 hp produced from the 54.2
kWh electric battery. Finally, the MINI Countryman S ALL 4 will also
be present on the BMW Group stand at the Japan Mobility Show: as the
largest of the MINI family, the car offers generous space and fits in
perfectly for those looking for longer adventures and spontaneous exploring.

Japan Mobility Show.

The Japan Mobility Show is regarded as one of the most important
international platforms for pioneering mobility concepts. From October
29 to November 9, over 130 exhibitors will be presenting their
innovations to visitors and press at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition
centre – making the Japanese capital the centre for visions of
tomorrow’s mobility.

In case of queries, please contact:

Corporate Communications

Franziska Liebert, Spokesperson MINI

Phone: +49-151-601-28030
E-mail: franziska.liebert@mini.com

Micaela Sandstede, Head of Communications MINI

Phone: +49-176-601-61611
E-mail: micaela.sandstede@bmw.de

MINI Cooper SE (WLTP combined: 14.7 – 14.1 kWh/100 km according to
WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; Range in km
according to WLTP: 387 – 402).

MINI Cooper S 5-Door (WLTP combined: Power consumption 6.8 – 6.3 l
/100 km; CO2 emissions 152 – 141 g/km; CO2 class E).

MINI Cooper Convertible S (WLTP combined: Power consumption 6.6 – 6.5
l /100 km; CO2 emissions 150 – 148 g/km; CO2 class E).

MINI John Cooper Works Aceman (WLTP combined: 16,4 – 16,0 kWh/100 km
according to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; Range
in km according to WLTP: 355 – 344).

MINI Countryman S ALL4 (WLTP combined: 7.4 – 6.8 l/100 km according
to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 169-155 g/km).

OpenAI announced plans on Tuesday to relax restrictions on its ChatGPT chatbot, including allowing erotic content for verified adult users as part of what the company calls a “treat adult users like adults” principle.

OpenAI’s plan includes the release of an updated version of ChatGPT that will allow users to customize their AI assistant’s personality, including options for more human-like responses, heavy emoji use, or friend-like behavior. The most significant change will come in December, when OpenAI plans to roll out more comprehensive age-gating that would permit erotic content for adults who have verified their ages. OpenAI did not immediately provide details on its age verification methods or additional safeguards planned for adult content.

The company launched a dedicated ChatGPT experience for under-18 users in September, with automatic redirection to age-appropriate content that blocks graphic and sexual material.

It also said it was developing behavior-based age prediction technology that estimates whether a user is over or under 18 based on how they interact with ChatGPT.

In a post on X, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, said that stricter guardrails on conversational AI to address mental health concerns had made its chatbot “less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems”.

The stricter safety controls came after Adam Raine, a California teenager, died by suicide earlier this year, with his parents filing a lawsuit in August claiming ChatGPT provided him with specific advice on how to kill himself. Just two months later, Altman said the company has “been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues”.

The US Federal Trade Commission had also launched an inquiry into several tech companies, including OpenAI, over how AI chatbots potentially negatively affect children and teenagers.

“Given the seriousness of the issue we wanted to get this right,” Altman said Tuesday, arguing that OpenAI’s new safety tools now allow the company to ease restrictions while still addressing serious mental health risks.