The roof, too. That's right folks, Mini rolled out a concept of a concept. The Beachcomber (see above) is based on the Mini Crossover. However, the Crossover is no longer just a concept, as it will be making its way to production soon. And it's not alone, as Mini has also green lit the Coupe and Roadster. All three will be produced at Mini's Oxford, UK plant.

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Our friend Dr. Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com is one of 450 privateers in the regions of New York or Southern California who managed to get on the list of lessees for the battery-powered Mini E. Dennis has been driving his Mini E for the past six months, although it has not been ideal. This past week in particular has been trying as the northeastern part of the United States got slammed by heavy winter weather and cold temperatures.

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MINI is putting the fun back into 4x4s! In a surprise move MINI has unveiled a brand-new concept car designed as a successor to the famous Sixties Moke. The car is badged the MINI Beachcomber Concept and it’s set to take January’s Detroit Motor Show by storm.

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The past couple of months have been terribly busy for the Mini. Not only did the brand turn 50 years old, but two new concept cars were unveiled as part of the celebrations of the historic milestone in the form of the Mini Coupe and Roadster concept vehicles from September’s Frankfurt Auto Show.

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MINI’s Coupe and Roadster Concepts are being fast tracked through the final design phase in order to see production next year. News of these developments comes from the team over at the MINI-obsessed website MotoringFile. Both models debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show and were recently on display at the LA Auto Show and for the most party they look production ready.

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January 20, 2009 Busting out of simulated ice blocks in one of the more notable pieces of razzle dazzle at last week’s Detroit Auto Show preview was MINI’s new convertible.

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A unique racing experience with 208 hp now also in the new generation of the open four-seater MINI – World debut at the International Geneva Motor Show – Extension of the wide range of John Cooper Works accessories for the MINI and the MINI Clubman.

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If you still can not afford a real Lamborghini, then it is most likely you will not buy a reduced copy for your child - because the price is very decent like a new car. But the eyes, of course, are pleased:)

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Hyundai has grown substantially over the years, and the automaker is pitching in to ensure that the South Korean population follows suit.

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The new, second generation MINI Convertible goes on sale this Spring, and whenever a car manufacturer launches a new model, members of the motoring press and online media generally get to drive the car far enough in advance to start building the hype, increasing awareness and excitement for the new car.

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Mini has announced it's New MINI One Clubman will be unveiled at the International Geneva Motor Show on 03 March 2009.
Powered by the 1.4-litre, four cylinder petrol engine found in the Hatch version of the MINI One, the newcomer possesses all the characteristics that make driving every MINI a grin-inducing experience.

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The MINI Cooper S has been awarded the “Best Hot Hatch” in the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2009.
This is the third successive year the MINI Cooper S has proved victorious in the coveted hot hatch category, once again showing the MINI can more than handle itself among some serious competition in a challenging segment of the car market.

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At the upcoming motor show in Geneva BMW is going to introduce an entry-level version of the popular MINI Clubman compact wagon. Currently available only in a Mini Cooper Clubman, Cooper S and in a diesel-powered Cooper D trim, the stretched version of the hot hatchback will soon be offered with an anemic 95hp 1.4-liter four-pot engine mated to either a six-speed manual or an automatic gearbox.

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Under this silver wrapping is a revolutionary new car. It's smaller than a Mini but the British inventor says it seats four in style, goes like a bomb and does 80mpg. Pure hype - or a glimpse of the future?

Your car - handsome and fast though it may be - is a dinosaur. Under those sleek lines - and the veneer of electronic, sat-navved and airbagged sophistication - it is bloated, heavy and hungry.

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EurotaxGlass’s, the used car value expert, has made public its list of the top 10 2008 slowest-depreciating cars. At the top of the list for two consecutive years is the Mini, with the Mini One D showing the best investment over a three year period.

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