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Spike has been a part of the […]","datePublished":"2023-04-12","dateModified":"2023-04-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MINI-spike-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MINI-spike-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/meet-spike-minis-reimagined-canine-friend-in-the-digital-world\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Mini","NEW RELEASES"],"wordCount":414,"keywords":["Mini","MINI Concept Aceman","MINI ELECTRIC"],"articleBody":"The MINI brand is known for its quirky and fun-loving approach to design and engineering, and its latest innovation is no exception. Meet Spike, the beloved canine friend of the MINI brand who has been reimagined and brought to life in the digital world.Spike, inspired by the look of an English Bulldog, serves as the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant, providing various forms of support to drivers of the future MINI model family. Spike has been a part of the MINI success story since the debut of the modern MINI in 2001. At the time, the bulldog was considered the perfect animal equivalent of the MINI due to its compact and powerful stature, British heritage, and likable nature.Now, Spike has been taken into the future as a digital character, serving as a characterful companion for the user experience. As MINI Head of Design Oliver Heilmer states, “MINI will always be synonymous with emotions and remarkable experiences. That\u2019s why we are now taking Spike into the future as a digital character. And he is not just a design experiment \u2013 he is becoming a characterful companion for the user experience.”Spike makes his first major appearance at the Auto Shanghai international trade fair in China, where he will become an art toy welcoming visitors to the MINI stand as a large-format sculpture. Art toys are independent works of art that combine elements of toys and sculptures in the style of urban pop culture.In addition to his role as an art toy, Spike will also appear as an active protagonist in the cockpit of the new MINI Concept Aceman. The new Spike mode sets the perfect stage for the digital companion, presenting him to the public for the first time on the circular OLED central display and dashboard.MINI will enable comprehensive insights into the digital world of the new model family and Spike\u2019s diverse functions in the further course of 2023. Wherever Spike appears, he delivers unexpected experiences and exciting encounters, drawing attention beyond just the vehicle.The launch of the brand\u2019s new model family strengthens the vehicle\u2019s connection with drivers\u2019 individual lifestyles. This emotional connection between person and automobile is invigorated by a digital character that Spike embodies in his very own personable way. Spike is more than just a design experiment, he is a characterful companion for the user experience and a unique addition to the MINI brand.Photos: https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/global\/article\/detail\/T0412718EN\/mini-presents-spike-the-digital-character-for-the-new-model-family"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Meet Spike: MINI’s Reimagined Canine Friend in the Digital World.","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/meet-spike-minis-reimagined-canine-friend-in-the-digital-world\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]