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MINI John Cooper Works GP II revealed

MINI John Cooper Works GP II MINI has revealed what they say is the fastest MINI ever – the MINI John Cooper Works GP II. Just 2,000 will be built. Last month we reported that MINI were planning a John Cooper Works GP II as a swansong for the current generation of MINI, and today it’s been revealed.

Better Place EV Battery Swap business goes bust

It seemed like a good idea: take the cost of batteries out of the cost of buying an electric car and instead charge EV owners to use ‘Battery Swap’ stations where depleted batteries could be swapped for fully charged ones in the time it takes to fill an ICE car with petrol. But it’s all gone a bit Pete Tong. Better Place – which partnered with Renault in 2009 to make the battery swap technology viable – has failed to find anyone to add to the $750 million already involved in the project and has filed for bankruptcy.

Dacia Duster SUV leads Dacia in to record-breaking first year UK sales

The new Dacia Duster (pictured) should add to Dacia’s impressive sales We’ve all become aware that the car market in the UK has polarised, with mainstream makers struggling to keep their market share and premium and budget brands growing sales strongly. But despite that, no one really thought that Dacia – Renault’s budget brand – could create a significant market for itself with its “Shockingly Affordable” range of cars. But it has.