Forbes, that Number One purveyor of "Top 10" lists, has devised a list of the ten hardest-to-get cars. They've based their selections on dealer inventory levels and retail turn rates (how long a model sits on the lot before it's sold). While some of the selections are obvious (anyone try to buy a Prius lately?), who would expect the 14mpg Lexus LX to be in short supply? The other two anomalies (co   ...read more

The upcoming Mini SUV, thus far dubbed Sports Activity Vehicle, or SAV, is likely to be the basis for a front-wheel drive hatchback in order to keep costs down, today’s reports say. The SAV is due to debut at the Paris motor show this October, though the brand’s biggest hatch isn’t likely to come out [...]   ...read more

Click for high-res gallery of the Aznom MINI Chateau Mothers Against Drunk Driving are not going to like this one. Italian coachbuilder Aznom, which has previously rolled out custom MINIs like this pickup "tender", has now produced a Clubman inspired by a vintage of another sort. The Aznom MINI Chateau is distinguished by a mobile wine cellar installed in the trunk, capable of housing six wi   ...read more

Hatch gets new 230bhp turbo engine and Alfa also confirms plans for first SUV.   ...read more

Everybody knew it was coming, but the extent of the disintegration of the US automotive market came clearly into view today as automakers reported their sales figures for June. During a month when the national average price of gasoline topped an average of four bucks, what does one expect? Well ? how about an 18.8% decline in sales. Fercrissakes, the Hummer brand saw a year-over-year fall of almos   ...read more

A MINI Clubman designed inside and out as a pleasure palace by British avant-garde lingerie maker Agent Provocateur for the annual Life Ball charity in Vienna, Austria, has been sold on eBay for $73,388 (e45,000).   ...read more

The Alfa Romeo MiTo will take on the Mini when it goes on sale next year - and it's making its entrance at the British Motor Show. One of the prettiest small cars for years, the Alfa Romeo MiTo, is a scaled-down design of the Alfa Romeo 8C supercar. Read the full story now.   ...read more