Called the Fluence...
Called the Fluence, its design is a mix of a flowing front end, abrupt vertical rear and smooth flanks. While it boasts only three doors, the car has been created to point at the styling of the next-generation Laguna, which is expected to arrive in 2007.
British Car Auctions...
British Car Auctions (BCA) has launched a dedicated ‘Mini Select’ programme at its Nottingham centre, where around 80 of
the fashionable models will go under the hammer every month.
The events are open to both trade and private bidders, with cars
supplied from major leasing companies, dealers and even BMW
itself. The sales take place on the fourth Wednesday of the
month, and at the most recent event,a 2002 02-reg MINI One with 39,000 miles on the clock sold for only ?6,200.
A 2004 04-plate MINI One diesel with 56,000 miles fetched ?10,600
at the same sale.