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Opel is hinting at a new segment of the market with this so-called urban mini crossover which is 3700mm long and has a three-door open-air body style. Compared to the regular Adam, this concept is 15mm higher and features a 20mm wider stance. We also notice a central exhaust, body cladding on the bumpers and wheel arches, along with front and rear skid plates.

The Opel ADAM ROCKS concept comes with a fabric retractable roof, similar to the one on the Fiat 500C or the Citroen DS3 Cabrio. Opel and Vauxhall sources have confirmed a cabrio version of the Adam which is expected to go on sale late next year.

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Opel Adam ROCKS Concept

Opel Adam ROCKS Concept

Opel Adam ROCKS Concept

if you think that the Cooper S or the Cooper Works program isn't enough for you, RevoZport takes care of you. They have recently revealed plans for both the Coupe and Roadster models.

The program involves exterior tuning, with kevlar over fenders, front/rear bumpers, carbon roof and a proeminent spoiler. Revised side skirts and a vented hood. All in all, this shaves 30kg off the weight and widens the car by 15mm.

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One of the top MINI tuners from Japan, DuelL AG presented their newest tuning package for R58 MINI Coupe JCW.

Package includes new aggressive front bumper with incorporated LED daytime running lights, redesigned side skirt, rear bumper with diffuser and centered dual exhaust pipe. Arches have been repainted to match the car color. Stock wheels have been replaced with OZ racing alloy wheels wrapped in Kumho tires.

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MINI has officially added Ray Line to collection of styling packages of their models Cooper hatchback, convertible and Clubman.

This package is targeted for Italian market and will include special badging along with the fluorescent accents available in Alien Green, Lemon Yellow, Flash White, Energy Pink, Vitamin Orange or Shocking Blue. Those colors can be applied to mirrors, wheels and body stripes.

Designed for "young and dynamic" people who are "looking for the coolest products", as said in MINI.

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Doesn't matter if it's a Cooper, Mini One, Clubman or Countryman, Mini is still cool, because that's how it is! Where to add that JCW, the famous Mini tuner, has decided to play with the biggest Mini (that sounds weird) a bit. Oh and we like improvements so much!

The Countryman is hooked to an AWD system, with power coming for the new generation 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder engine, twin-scroll turbo and direct injection. Output is around 215HP for the European Market and 211bhp for US and Canada, there's slight differences that Mini is working to solve.

Just as any other JCW model, this one has a tuned suspension, sportier exhaust, new aero and 18" rims.

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Mini recently revealed their new concept, which will be present during this year's Motor Show, held at Geneva.
It's called the Clubvan and yes, it is based on the Clubman model, but with the rear seats removed and metal panels instead of rear windows.

In Mini's words, this is a lifestyle van, perfect to suit the florists or pizza deliveries made in style and we couldn't agree more. Image is very important, no?

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Hey guys! I know September is more than half way through, but still try to enter a quick chop! Every chop makes the competition more fun and you can compete to win for the month. Winning the monthly competition will get you a feature on the front page, so enter the 2011 September Monthly Competition. This months theme is Mini-Vans, so every automobile other than a mini-van will be disqualified. Any modifications are allowed to the mini-van so good luck to all!