Mini have anounced that as of the 1st jan 2006, all Mini owners can return their clapped out old Minis to their Mini dealer for recycling FREE. According to the Mini website, 85% of the materials will be recycled. The small print at the bottom reminds us that they are only referring to Mini’s built by BMW, not by Rover Group. It’s another sign that BMW really only bought the name, not the history. Old Minis should be recycled too!

There has been a bit of exposure recently for the Commuter Car Corporation when George Clooney was spotted whizzing off in one of their Electric Tango cars. It really looks like half a car but with 0-60 in 4 seconds and 150mph top speed it’s going to feel like a motorbike.