Back in December of 2006, we reported that BMW had officially acquired the John Cooper Works garage with the intent of making it the MINI brand’s official performance label, much like the M division ...

Many car enthusiasts pride themselves on knowing everything about their preferred brands but, when it comes to the origins of these vehicles and what inspired them, there's often a gap in knowledge.

When it comes to cars, a lot of people like to think they know all there is to know about their favourite brands. However, on the topic of motors, and what inspired them, there is a lot that people ...