2011 MINI range launched in Australia
MINI Australia has today launched the 2011 MINI range, boasting increased power and reduced emissions, distinct styling enhancements, additional standard equipment and an almost endless list of customisation options.
You need to be a bit of an enthusiast to visually pick the differences, but MINI insists the changes inside and out are many.
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Update: Lancia-Chrysler could merge within a year
Yesterday CarAdvice revealed that Lancia cars could be sold in Australia rebadged as Chryslers.
This morning Chrysler and Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has admitted that the two brands may have merged their product line-ups within 12 months.
“We could see the two converge as early as the end of the year,” he told UK automotive website Autoca...
Lancia back Down Under says CEO, Chrysler Australia tight-lipped
Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says Lancia cars will be sold in Australia badged as Chryslers, according to automotive industry journal GoAuto.
Mr Marchionne told GoAuto the global plan to expand the Chrysler range with Lancias and other Fiat Group vehicles included Australia.
“Yes, you will [see Lancias as Chryslers in Australia]. F...
Toyota fuel cell vehicles by 2015, battery R&D stepped up
If everything goes according to plan, Toyota will make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles available to private buyers within six years.
Toyota’s executive vice president of product planning and advanced technology, Takeshi Uchiyamada, said that fuel cell vehicles could be less expensive than hybrid and electric vehicles in selected markets that have...
Ugly but interesting = cute, I just don’t see the interesting.
Chris
I don’t entirely know why, but I actually like it.
c1ockwork
Well, it’s no Ssangyong Stavic… It looks quite ‘okay’ from some angles, and positively ghastly from others. Generally I think the new Minis are a step back in styling from the 2002-2005 models, hence me not considering another Mini to replace my 2003 Cooper S.
Lcat
kind of nostalgic for me – first car i ever drove was a woody mini(wagon) – also the first and only car i ever crashed!
Oz.
I would of expected a small car to use less fuel than that! Look at the 6th picture.
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definately worth a look and a drive – it exceeded my initial expectation by a mile and has more room and versatility than first glance portrayed