One of the more interesting concepts at this year’s NAIAS in Detroit is Mini’s Beachcomber, a 4×4 off-roader with an open top and sides, reminiscent of the old Meyers Manx dune buggies — or even recent Jeeps. It also…
11
Jan
Mini's dune-rolling concept helps lift Detroit from mire
Given the gloomy predictions for the autoworld in 2009, I thought Detroit’s NAIAS would be bereft of relevant debuts. Not so. Sure, the atmosphere was restrained and the showroom at times dismally vacant, but…
Take a long look at the above photo. It’s GM’s booth at the 2009 NAIAS in Detroit, the most important car show in America. And no, it’s not after-hours. This is mid-show. Yowzers. I haven’t such…
