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The reason? Proposed sales aren't high enough to justify the cost of engineering two different kits - one for the standard Cooper S and one for the All4 version.

Is Seattle really a city of locavorous jerks? Are we full of holier-than-thou Prius drivers? A study that found a link between organic food and self-righteousness confirmed for some a certain snobbishness in green, liberal, hipster Seattle.

What It Is: The third generation of BMW's Mini, which will come to market in a variety of body styles.

Yes, I've successfully conducted my very own little Mythbusters experiment, much to the bemusement of most motorists I came across.

With space constraints, people are becoming more aware of the need to utilize areas to the maximum.

MINI just pumped new technology into its John Cooper Works options package. The new features promise ultra-sporty performance across the whole brand's line.

Gas price increases and concerns about the environment have made small, fuel efficient cars increasingly popular.

For the 2013 model year, Mini's entire high-performance John Cooper Works lineup gets a new generation of its turbo engine and two firsts: A six-speed Steptronic automatic -- with manual shifting via the lever and paddles -- will be optional in John Cooper Works models for the first time, apparently bowing to U.S.-market tastes in exchange for ... (more)

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It's only been a little bit of time since we were introduced to the Mini John Cooper Works Countryman , the most powerful turbocharged production Mini ever made, but Mini has a surprise: its engine will trickle down to all other John Cooper Works models for the 2013 model year.

The Mini John Cooper Works line is set to get a little more efficient. Engineers have given the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine a tune-up with new reinforced pistons, a sturdier cylinder head laded with lightweight cams, and sodium-filled exhaust valves.

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A Needed a caffeine fix at the Madison Starbucks and the Handicapped space was the closest one to sweet latte luxury?A You might want to think twice before taking the chance, because a new Facebook page, "You Park Stupid," might just call you out on that decision.

As publisher of Gaywheels.com , I do my best to get seat time in as many vehicles as possible in order to bring you the most up-to-date reviews of the new cars and trucks.

Chances are good you've seen our "Blog-mobile" cruising around town. The little green Mini Cooper with the B-Town logos on the side.

It's no secret Mini has big plans for the future as it looks to expand its lineup to 11 models.

Never one to rest on its performance laurels, Mini has announced a clean-burning, new-generation engine for its flagship John Cooper Works models, along with a package of fuel-efficiency technologies called Minimalism - which seems an odd name for a car so rich in high-tech complexity, but then the Mini has never been a logical car.

Needed a caffeine fix at the Madison Starbucks and the Handicapped space was the closest one to sweet latte luxury?A You might want to think twice before taking the chance, because a new Facebook page, "You Park Stupid," might just call you out on that decision.

The Beetle. The Juke. The Smart. Since its announcement, the Fiat 500 has been compared with the MINI Cooper Hardtop ad nauseum.

Opel has brought out their new small car to add to the increasing line of small cars in the market.