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Mini in the lead as car sales pick up

UK car sales rose in August for the first time in 14 months, with Mini leading the way by nearly doubling its new registrations total, it was revealed today.


Review: Mini Countryman

Peter Carroll reviews the Mini Countryman, a practical and stylish car that is surprisingly good to drive.


Pocket-sized Mini Rocketman hailed

Mini is going back to its roots — with a new smaller version that harks back to the classic car of the late 1950s.


Review: Audi A1

The arrival of the smallest Audi is set to to give its rivals a major headache, says motoring editor Peter Carroll.


Autosport International – A petrolhead’s dream

As the Autosport International racing car show returns to the NEC this weekend, Todd Nash finds out whether it lives up to the billing.


Porsche 911 named greatest driver’s car ever

A 38-year-old Porsche 911 has been named the greatest driver’s car ever in a poll of 100 leading lights of the classic car world.


Can anyone compete with the MINI?

As the first right-hand drive Audi A1′s arrive in the UK, can the Mini hang on to its position as Britain’s best-loved ‘style’ car? Motoring editor Peter Carroll reports.


Classic Mini still tough to beat after 45 years

Clive King’s Mini may be 45 years old – but it’s still good enough to take on all-comers in the field of historic rallying.


MINI’s new stylish scooter – the E Concept

Shortly after launching its largest vehicle of all time, MINI has come up with its smallest: a stylish scooter.


New Nissan Micra a major event for car industry

It’s unlikely to be the big seller it once was – but a new Micra from Nissan is still a major event for the car industry.

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