UPI reports that The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has concluded that small car manufacturers have made ". . . big improvements to small cars to better protect people in frontal crashes." The MINI was also given a good rating for protection in rear-end collisions.
The Bad:
Parking Distance Control came standard on the prior generation of MINI convertibles but no longer. According to MotoringFile front Parking Distance Control will no longer be available and rear Parking Distance Control will now be a $500.00 option.
The Bizarre:
Half human fish found! (Yeah, right).
While you heat up your lunch, try this video for a little bizarre holiday spirit: