When purchasing a motor car, the most common recurring cost is filling up. As such, there have been many technological advances lately to get the litres consumed per 100km figure (L/100km) down to previously unheard-of levels. Buyers are increasingly looking to save on fuel costs, with the proliferation of ride-sharing […]
MINI Cooper
Classic Mini Cooper body shells being reproduced for fans
Deciding to restore a classic car can be a difficult process. Oft-times you’ll go from wrecker to wrecker, only to find the dreaded tin worm has taken a hold on most candidates. Well if your desired classic of choice is a British icon, never fear, British Motor Heritage is here. […]
Top 10 most innovative small cars of all time
Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]
MINI Cooper laps Nurburgring on two wheels for record (video)
A MINI has taken out a very unique Nurburgring record overnight after a driver managed to navigate the infamous circuit on just two wheels. That’s right. Chinese stuntman Han Yue piloted a MINI Cooper hatchback around the Nordschleife in 45 minutes, live-streamed via Nurburgring’s official Facebook page to over a […]
2016 MINI Ray on sale in Australia from $29,000
MINI Australia has announced the return of its entry-level Ray variant, set to replace the MINI One in the lineup from this month onward. The MINI Ray comes powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder powertrain, pushing out 75kW and 180Nm. Economy is rated at 4.9L/100km for the manual variant, while […]
MINI Seven special edition revealed, 3-door & 5-door
Yet another MINI variant has been released, this time it’s a special edition called the MINI Seven. It’s designed as a tribute to the original Austin Seven. Available in either three-door or five-door form, the new MINI Seven is described as offering a “distinctive character” linking to its British origins, […]
MINI Hipster Hatch announced, comes with Instagram windows
As a bit of an April Fool’s joke, MINI has announced the new MINI Hipster Hatch, complete with flannel patches and a twin-deck cassette player. Based on the MINI hatch, the Hipster features Instagram-filtered windows, a ‘fixie’ fixed-gear drivetrain, and snippets of vintage clothing around the interior for that typical […]
2016 MINI Cooper Convertible on sale in Australia from $37,900, arrives Q2
The new MINI Cooper Convertible will launch in Australia soon, bringing a refreshed design, more standard features, and more interior space to the fun-loving drop-top. MINI unveiled the new convertible in October last year. It’s the first drop-top model to be based on BMW’s new UKL platform. It’s 98mm longer, […]