MINI: Necessarily in Caps


To distinguish the new MINI from the classic Mini, one would have to look at how it is written. In bold letters would be the new MINI, meanwhile the classic Mini would just have to take it the normal way. This MINI is a subsidiary of BMW and is also produced by that same subsidiary since 2001. In truth, this vehicle has been very much criticized over its poor space efficiency which as compared to the original Mini that held a quite larger size. However, this new MINI still has become quite very much faithful to the razor sharp handling characteristics that the original Minis held, as well as the unique styling style that the previous ones also sported.



Even if the MINI has had little advertising done, BMW still has been receiving tons of orders for this vehicle. And because of the large number of orders coming in, BMW has been suffering from a significant backlog of these. This new vehicle, MINI, has quite reached cult status the world over. Many people who own MINIs were constantly approached by strangers who were very much intrigued as to what that vehicle was, or also to recall the classic Minis. Even so, the new MINI has a following that could prove to be quite just as strong as its predecessors.

And to top it all up, even despite all the criticisms that this vehicle has received, the MINI Cooper and the MINI Cooper S has been acclaimed as the North American Car of the Year award for the year 2003.

Rumors have it that a new version of the MINI would be out and be introduced in 2007. It will be completely restyled. This would also be crafted on a reengineered platform that contains many stylistic and engineering changes done in. This kind of styling would be shared by the MINI with the PSA Peugeot Citroen.

This current MINI though sports circular headlamps, huge wheel flares, and a rounded appearance overall. It was first shown during the 2000 Paris Auto Show.

There has been quite a listing of movies that has had MINIs and Minis featured. The list includes Hitch (shows a dark silver MINI), Match Point (MINI One), Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (Silver MINI Cooper), Wicker Park (silver MINI Cooper), Spanglish (Liquid Yellow/White MINI Cooper), The Italian Job (pepper white, Indy Blue, Chili red and white MINI Cooper), and Austin Powers (MINI Cooper with a union jack body wrap). Movies for Mini vehicles include Lords of Dogtown (a red Mini), If Only (another red Mini), Hotel Rwanda, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (A Mini Cooper), The Bourne Identity (red Mini), Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (MkI Mini), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Bridget Jones' Diary (Mk II Mini), and The Avengers (another Mk II Mini).



Mini owners, enthusiasts and followers could access Auto Accessories Giant's online shop for Mini Accessories. Each and every customer is treated to quality workmanship, great discounts and top of the line customer service.

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Shane Morgay is a 34-year-old native of Ohio. She has unique tendency to love cars and know more about them. She has a small collection of car collectibles and would love to have these collectibles become real ones. She works for a car part supplier most days of the week and spends the rest admiring cars.

The Heavenly Vehicle


The Toyota Celica's name is actually a Spanish word that means "heavenly" or "celestial". This vehicle was originally crafted and designed for those people who were young at heart and also for those people who desired and longed for simple transportation. Planning for this vehicle started in 1967. This vehicle lived a ripe age up until 2004. During the time of its planning and design, the Toyota Celica sported a style that was considered to be revolutionary for that time.

It also became quite an influential vehicle as per the establishment of the sporty subcompact market segment.

Originally, this vehicle was equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine. It was made available in only one trim level which was the ST form. This vehicle was a sport coupe that held two doors. It was rather an image car, not a high-volume car.

It sold well during that time.

Through the years, the Toyota Celica underwent many changes in its lifetime. One...

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Fantastic Ford Fuel Saving Tips


Over the summer many consumers were shocked to learn that fill ups at the pump were setting them back $45, $60, even $80 or more. After years of cheap gasoline ? who can forget that gas was below one dollar per gallon a mere six years ago ? prices have never been higher. OPEC and the gas companies have us over a barrel, of oil that is! Saving money on fuel has never been more critical for car owners and achieving measurable results is the only way you can keep cash in your wallet. Whether you own a Ford, Toyota, Porsche, or any other car on the road, you can reduce your costs by making a few changes to your vehicle. That's right, there are some great aftermarket Ford parts and other car parts available that can help you save on gas and reduce your pain at the pump.

Performance Air Filter ? Your paper air filter restricts your engine from breathing freely.

To optimize performance and to achieve...

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Michelin Tires - Ramblings From a Fan

It was in 2002 that Edouard Michelin articulated the mission of the North American tire manufacturing company with impressive eloquence, while truly encapsulating the driving force behind the company for so many years.
Mr. Michelin stated, "We have one profession and one mission: contribute to long-term progress in the field of mobility."


The statement itself could at first glance appear slightly overly dramatic, until one considers, not only the importance of the field that Michelin Tires works within, but also the work and the advances the company has made.

Michelin Tires does research and development, production and sales in the different areas of: motorcycles, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, agricultural machines, aircrafts and, of course, cars.
This is quite a list for a company that has more public awareness dedicated to a plump albino than for putting years of innovation to ensure that airplanes can land safely...

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Fuel Options

Publishing Guidelines: Permission is granted to publish this article electronically or in print as long as it is unedited and the bylines at the end are included. If published on the web, the url in the resource box must be hyperlinked. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Thanks!The Litter Box by Fuel Options?2004-05 - David B. Catt - all rights reservedWith gasoline prices approaching and in some areas exceeding two and one-half dollars a gallon, many of us are finally looking into our options.

Let us take a tour of the choices.The all electric vehicle has been tried. The range of these vehicles is limited to approximately 70 miles on a charge. Recharging was easy enough just find an outlet to plug into. They required a large number of batteries along with their cost and space required for them. Recharging time was not rapid usually overnight.

Advances in battery technology need to be made before this could be a viable choice.Another option being...

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