Front-wheel-drive. The work of Satan, according to many enthusiasts. Even BMW has expressed displeasure against the drivetrain layout in the past, going as far as mocking the competition for using it. But now, if reports are to be believed, BMW is giving into the pressures of the modern automotive industry with a FWD version of the 1 Series.
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Mini reveals Paceman Coupe concept
Mini has revealed the Paceman Coupe concept car ahead of its debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Paul Weller teams with Mini to create one-off charity auction car
Musician Paul Weller has teamed with Mini to create a one-off Mini Cooper for a charity auction.
“Teaser” for Mini design concept actually unrelated to the concept, picture pulled and replaced
The teaser of a Mini design concept released yesterday is actually unrelated to the concept, and so the picture has been pulled and replaced.
Mini to reveal design concept in London, running contest for tickets to event
Mini will be revealing a design concept in London on September 23rd, and UK residents can participate in a contest to win one of five tickets to the event.
Mini WRC testing begins
Mini’s 2011 World Rally Championship contender has been spotted testing for the first time.
New Saab 93 details
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Talking Mini? No thanks
Back in the 80’s, car companies started fitting their cars with voice synthesizers. I wasn’t born back then but I can only imagine it made travels very long and at the end of them you probably wanted to harm yourself. Mini is trying to revive that.
Looking back at the past decade in motoring: Part 4
Welcome to the fourth part in this series. As with the last part, we will continue looking at the whole world rather than a focus on one area, but this time we will focus more on the actual cars than the industry. We’ll be having a look at how companies have revived some classic nameplates, such as the Fiat 500 pictured above.
Mini goes Maxi with new Countryman
Mini have updated their current car lineup with the new Countryman, a car which promises to be quite good off the road as well. It will go on sale in September in the UK with an estimated price tag of £17,000.