2009 Mini Convertible Springs In

It’s been a bit of a ‘Mini-Fest’ this week, what with the Mini E in Berlin and the news that the Mini is the least depreciating car in the UK. And now we have the first official images of the new Mini Convertible, due to hit showrooms in Spring 2009. Based of course on the latest Mini, the convertible keeps the familiar face, but has a raised shoulder line to accommodate the soft-top.

Saab at the London motor show 2008

Saab 9-4X and 9-X star on the Saab stand at the London show – but we've seen both before By Gavin Green and CAR reader reporter asp Motor Shows 22 July 2008 23:28 A quiet show for Saab, but then this is a brand with which waiting has become synonymous. What’s new on Saab's London motor show stand? They’ve both been at other motor shows around the globe, but new-to-Britain are the 9-X and 9-4 concepts.

Toyota Prius camper carries on grand Scandinavian tradition

It's commonly said that folks who used to drive Saabs now drive Subarus. While this undoubtedly is true in the Northeast, in California, at least, they also flocked to the Toyota Prius. One of the more ingenious accessories ever developed for a Saab--aside from the absolutely boss rear-window louvers--was the Toppola camper.