| UPDATE: Driver killed in collision with tree
A DRIVER was killed when his Mini Cooper carrying six passengers hit a tree in Bromley early Sunday morning. The accident happened at 1.44am in Southborough Lane at the junction with Oxhawth Cresent. The driver, aged 21, suffered multiple injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene by the air ambulance doctor at 3.10am. Police say the next of kin have been informed but have yet to formally identify the victim. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Six other passengers in the Mini Cooper were taken to hospital. Four of them were trapped in the car and had to be released by firefighters. It is not known at this stage what what injuries were sustained by five of the passengers - three male and two female.
New MINI Clubman Motors Into Dealer Showrooms
The eagerly anticipated 2008 MINI Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI family, goes on sale in the US on February 16th, 2008, as both a Cooper and a Cooper S model. The MINI Cooper Clubman will be offered with a MSRP of $20,600, while the MINI Cooper S Clubman will come with a MSRP of $24,100. Both prices include a $650 Destination charge. .
Mini Mania, Inc
Mini Mania Inc. announced today it has signed a sponsorship agreement with Brad Davis Racing. Brad Davis Racing will again be running the MINI Cooper S of MINI of Charleston. The MINI Cooper S, which competes in SCCA class "B" stock will be driven by team owner Brad Davis. The MINI Cooper... - February 03, 2008 .
Lawyer: Japan Should Avoid Slay Case
Given that this case has been closed in Japan, the Justice Ministry and Japanese police should no longer have to respond to requests from the police for evidence or to cooperate with the investigation," said Miuri's lawyer, Shinichiro Hironaka. Miura and his wife were visiting Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 1981, when they were shot in a parking lot. Miura was hit in the right leg, while his 28-year-old wife was shot in the head. The shooting caused an international uproar, in part because he blamed the attack on robbers, reinforcing Japanese perceptions of America as violent. The arrest came after cold-case detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department worked with authorities in Saipan and in Guam, police said in a statement. Police did not make details on the arrest available.
JCW super-Minis in July - with 240km/h speedo!
John Cooper Works-tuned cars production will resume in July 2008 at the Mini plant on Oxford, England after the launch of the second-generation Cooper S Hatch and new Cooper S Clubman. Bottom line: Buyers will be able to order factory-built Minis that produce 160kW and will hit 100km/h in 6.5sec yet still deliver around seven litres/100km. The cars will be capable of nearly 240km/h. These new Minis will have a larger twin-scroll turbocharger and common-rail, direct petrol injection into a four-cylinder engine modified to match the Mini Challenge race car. They will also have re-engineered brakes and suspension and a stronger six-speed gearbox .
Magpies rubbish Beckham talk
Newcastle have dismissed reports linking David Beckham with a move to St James' Park. Kevin Keegan replaced Sam Allardyce as Magpies manager last week and is now looking to strengthen his squad before the close of the transfer window. A number of high-profile names have already been linked with moves to Newcastle and speculation has suggested that Beckham was one of those firmly in Keegan's sights. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder has been training with Arsenal in recent weeks during the Major League Soccer off-season. He played under Keegan for England and it was reported that Newcastle were lining up a short-term deal for him. However, Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has rubbished the story.
Dierks Bentley tickets on sale Saturday
Tickets for country musician Dierks Bentley's April 12 concert at Rockford's MetroCentre go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. They cost $36.50 and $29.50 and are available at centreevents.com, the MetroCentre box office at 300 Elm St., or at 815-968-5222. Bucky Covington will perform as the opening act. View Larger Map .
Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa
You see, in January 2007 banter on the Kop was much to do with DIC's impending bid for the club, and how season hopes of a potential title challenge, would instead have to be channelled into cup success after another mediocre first half of the season. There was hope, rather than anger and desperation quivering through the Anfield air back then though. .
Curtis backs stroll down quality street
O'Neill has only 23 players at his disposal, including three goalkeepers, but only signed midfielder Wayne Routledge for a cut-price 1.25million from Tottenham in January and off-loaded defender Gary Cahill to Bolton. The Northern Irishman has come in for criticism during local radio phone-ins for being unable to make additional signings. But Davies believes O'Neill is correct in not signing players just for the sake of it. He said: "It's not just about getting numbers up - it is about quality. "Because we have got one of the smallest squads in the Premier League, people may have expected us to sign a few more players but the gaffer knows what he is doing. "He likes to make shrewd signings rather than lots of signings and hopefully it will work out for us and we can get by without any injuries or suspensions." O'Neill has admitted he may revive his interest in the future in signing United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan after failing to obtain a work permit last month.
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