Want to buy a MINI with a leather interior? Sorry mate, that’s no longer going to be an option

Iconic British car marker MINI is removing leather as an option for its future vehicles’ interiors. According to Autocar, the decision has been made as the company works to achieve its sustainability goals. Despite the ethical concerns attached to leather products, some 54% of MINI vehicles sold last year were shipped with leather interiors. [Read: How much does it cost to buy, own, and run an EV? It’s not as much as you think] “We don’t need leather anymore in the future, because we don’t believe it’s sustainable,” said MINI boss Oliver Heilmer. MINI is far from the first to…

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