Mini cars may be heralded for their low price and their environmental friendliness, but according to a new study, the small vehicles performed poorly in low-speed crash tests. Mini cars perform poorly in low-speed crash tests, sustaining costly damage. Micro cars fit in small parking spaces and come with small price tags and fuel bills. But they can sustain big damage in a collision and not so mini repair bills are the result.

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Delighted to be back in the office after a three-day weekend? No? Here’s a quick gimcrack to cheer you up, courtesy of VW and Scalextric. Essentially, the guys at VW have created a giant Scalextric track (and when we say giant, we mean it – this thing measures 30ft by 25ft) complete with 1:32 scale models of the new VW Golf GTI. So far, so simple, but here’s the cool bit: they’ve fitted the tiny GTIs with tiny cameras, giving a ‘driver’s eye’ view of the track, and recorded the lap through the medium of, er, technological stuff.

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Mini E is what they will call this new Mini Cooper, this is theNew Mini Cooper electric version of it using a lithium ion battery to power its motor. The new Mini Cooper's battery will be located to its standard location, this new Mini Cooper has a electric motor that produces 204hp and 162 lb. ft of torque power, this new Mini Cooper can accelerate 0 to 62mph approximately 100km/h in 8.5 seconds but they limit its top speed to up to 95 mph.

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There’s been a mixed bag of news from around the globe for MINI lately. On the bright side, most of the recent breaking events have been largely positive.
Today Automotive News are reporting bullish sounds coming from MINI USA and their big cheese Jim McDowell.

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The big MINI news is still unsurprisingly the recent release of 850 agency workers from BMW Group Plant Oxford, despite parent company BMW and the Unite union remaining virtually silent in response to strong rumours that that exact number of employees were about to be laid off.

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Having to move on from classic Mini first generation MK1, Mini MK2 was introduced in 1967 and it is the second generation for Mini Car. Mini MK2 has several improvements across the Mini range, the most obvious changes is the new front grille design, it is more squarer shaped grille distinguished the new models from the front.

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Mini Models ranges are from the classic mini first generation MK1 to the latest BMW Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S. These cars model are produced into die-cast model by Tamiya.

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Mini Electric Cars is Mini Cooper with 204bhp car and able to travel atleast 150miles / ~240km on a single charge and the top speed can go up to 95mph/150kmh. This version of Mini from BMW is called Mini E where E stands for “Electric”.

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High gas prices meant strong sales for Mini in 2008--the company sold 54,000 cars in 2008, which is a 29% increase over 2007. Mini is looking to capitalize on that success by re-introducing a convertible version of its Cooper.

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The tiny 2007 Beat concept could start production by the end of this year in India as the GM Mini. According to Indian Autos Blog the car will be called the Mini, rather than the Spark when it comes to the U.S. in two years time.

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The MINI brand is continuing its overwhelming story of success – now taking a new approach with the MINI Crossover Concept. This Design Study offers a fascinating outlook at a new facet of the brand powerfully expressed by a truly innovative body concept – the fourth body variant, to be precise, following the classic two-door, the MINI Convertible, and the MINI Clubman.

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Australian’s love affair with the MINI Cabrio is set to continue with the first official images released of this unique rendition of motoring freedom. The driving pleasure and individual style so typical of MINI are combined once again with all the flair and refreshment of driving in the open air.

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The experimental BMW Mini E electric vehicle will be officially presented at the upcoming motor show in Los Angeles. Powered by a 204hp, 162lb-ft electric motor, the car have an electronically limited top speed of 153km/h (95mph) and will accelerate from zero to 62mph in about 8.5 seconds. C'mon BMW, you can do better than this!

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These are the first official photos of the MINI E, an all-electric version of the MINI Cooper that will make its first public appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show in mid-November.

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It’s the spark we’ve been waiting for from BMW – the electric MINI is almost here! And our spies have managed to capture a fully working prototype out testing.

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