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MINI wants a smaller model, but only if they find a partner to borrow a chassis

When MINI wants a mini

Ironically, MINI has expressed its desire to launch a smaller model but they can't do it without assistance from another automaker.

With each passing generation, the MINI has gotten fatter and fatter up to that point the company is now playing around with the idea of launching a smaller model. Although development of a production version of theRocketman concept has been halted, MINI still wants a smaller model for their new range.

However, the BMW-developed UKL platform which underpins the new MINI is not compatible with a smaller model and as a result the company is currently trying to find a partner from which they can borrow a chassis. In an interview given to AutoGuide, MINI product boss Pat McKenna said feedback on the Rocketman concept was very good and as a consequence the company believes a smaller MINI would be in high demand all over the world.

Source: autoguide.com

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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 goes up against its four-wheeled brother

6x6 costs 451,010 EUR

Our colleagues from Motor Trend decided to pit the outrageous Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 against its lesser brother, the regularG63 AMG.

The G63 AMG is already a cool car but the 6x6 variant take things to a whole new level and according to MT it makes off-roading feel much easier. Of course, extra coolness and better off-road capabilities come at a very steep price as the G63 AMG 6x6 costs no less than 451,010 EUR (VAT included) in Germany and will remain pretty exclusive since Mercedes-Benz plans on doing only about 20-30 units per year.

Adding another axle to the German automotive behemoth has increased its weight to 3,850 kg (8,487 lbs) but don't worry about being underpowered as the vehicle packs a V8 5.5-liter twin-turbo with 544 HP (400 kW) and 758 Nm (560 lb-ft) of torque. If this isn't enough, give a call to Brabus and they will fix you up with their B63S delivering 700 HP (515 kW) and 960 Nm (708 lb-ft).

Source: Motor Trend