The paceman MINI Concept

A new design concept MINI will make its debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held between January 10 and 23, 2011. The paceman MINI Concept is the first Sports Activity Coupe in the premium small market.
The MINI Concept paceman study establishes a new category of car MINI fundamental combine DNA – the dynamic capability, individual design – and give them a fresh twist with the help of technology and an innovative body concept. The paceman MINI MINI combines the classic concept, with the defining characteristics of the Mini Countryman and the style of a coupe. The result is a MINI with visual design tips “muscle car”, showing its dynamic ability from every angle.

Black Rolls Royce

At one point in time the venerable prestige Rolls-Royce fine motor cars were made and manufactured in the U.S.A. - the United States of America. However this early example of marketing and production offshore and off home base was doomed to failure.

A bare six months after the signing of the historic contract between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce the export drive of Rolls-Royce was on its way. Early on in September 1906 Charles Royce was on his way to the United States, taking with him four cars as samples of the company's wares. One of these cars was sold almost as soon as it was unloaded; one went straight away to Texas. The remaining two vehicles served as sales and marketing vehicles - an example of the fine craft and attention to detail that the company become world famous and known for. One of the cars was kept on the road as a demonstration model, while the other was put on display at the New York Auto Show. That first appearance at the auto show was a great success for Rolls Royce as well: an additional four orders were taken for new cars. As well an American distributor jumped to the plate.