Concepts

MINI Rocketman: The Greatest Electric City Car That Never Was

MINI Rocketman: The Greatest Electric City Car That Never Was

In 2011, the automotive market found itself at a interesting crossroads. On one side, compact and city-friendly cars were enjoying considerable popularity, especially in densely populated European cities. Models like the SMART Fortwo and the…

Why the MINI Beachcomber Concept Deserves a Second Chance

Why the MINI Beachcomber Concept Deserves a Second Chance

Back in 2011, MINI surprised everyone with something totally unexpected: the MINI Beachcomber Concept. It was bold, quirky, and, frankly, a little wild—a subcompact British take on a rugged off-roader, aiming to channel some of…

Mini’s Forgotten Prototype: The Story of the ACV 30

Mini’s Forgotten Prototype: The Story of the ACV 30

When car companies consider updating their lineup, there’s usually more than one route they can take. For example, BMW probably had dozens of sketches – maybe even models – of the new 4 Series before…

BMW 2002 Hommage Turbomeister was such a stunning concept