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 Mini Debuts an SUV 

BMW to premiere its 4WD model next month

Driving.ca Sep 12, 08 1:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - The newest car to roll off BMW's Mini line may have more in common with a Ford Escape than with its cousins Cooper and Clubman, reports Driving.ca. The new model, which may be called the Crossman, premieres next month at the Paris Motor Show, and anticipation is mounting. Not too much is known about the all-wheel drive "softroader." More »

More about:  cars • SUV • BMW • Mini Cooper

 The 15 Most Fuel Efficient Cars


BusinessWeek BusinessWeek Aug 7, 08 9:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Toyota’s Prius may hold the crown for fuel-efficiency, but that doesn’t mean it’s lonely at the top. BusinessWeek takes a look at the 15 cars with the best mileage—30 mpg combined city and highway or better. Mercury’s 2009 Mariner Hybrid offers mileage better than the average SUV at 32 mpg combined, starting at $29,445. More »

More about:  hybrid car • fuel efficiency • cars • Prius • Mini Cooper • Smart Car • Honda Civic Hybrid

Drivers Order Big Extras for Small Cars

Downsizing buyers want jumbo comforts in smaller vehicles

New York Times New York Times Jul 17, 08 2:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - American drivers are ditching their SUVs for smaller vehicles in droves—but they're cramming in all the extra comforts they can, reports the New York Times . Buyers are spending thousands on bonus features such as heated leather seats and top entertainment systems. The trend gives a rare glimmer of hope to Detroit, which has always struggled to make money from small cars. More »

More about:  auto industry • fuel efficiency • car dealers • Mini Cooper • small cars • Toyota Yaris

 BMW to Zap Calif. With 
 500 Electric Minis 

Test will comply with state law requiring automakers to offer no-emission vehicles

Automotive News Automotive News Jul 9, 08 4:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - BMW will roll out an electric model of its iconic Mini in California, which has mandated that automakers in the state must offer no-emission alternatives, reports Automotive News. The cars will be mostly assembled in BMW's England plant, but sent to Munich for electric powertrains. The initial 500 electric Minis will be leased and are the brain child of BMW's new division, Project i, which is developing low-emission city cars. More »

More about:  electric cars • BMW • Mini Cooper • vehicles

City Dweller: Drive These Top 10

Check out this list of the Top 10 vehicles for urbanites from Forbes

Forbes Forbes Feb 28, 08 1:07 PM CST
(Newser) - City streets are tight, and the stop-and-go driving eats up over-priced gas. Then there’s the parking … if you can find it. Forbes says urbanites should consider one of these city-friendly rides: Audi A3: Handles well, loaded with safety features, tiny turning radius Mazda3: Great at dodging potholes, safe MINI Cooper: Easy to park, fuel-efficient, airbags galore More »

More about:  list • Toyota • Hyundai • Audi • Mini Cooper • Honda Civic • Camry • Honda CR-V

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