BMW has announced a partnership with French automaker Peugeot to produce a line of four-cylinder engines that will power the redesigned 2008 MINI as well as future Peugeot and Citroen vehicles.

It was built in response to the Suez Canal crisis of the mid-50s, which had a similar effect on British gas prices ... classic Mini owners have been dropping Honda engines under the tiny hoods ...

The pint-size performance duo sticks with gas engines, but Mini earlier in October revealed an electric John Cooper Works hatch, plus a John Cooper Works version of the electric-only Aceman crossover.

Using premium gas not only helps in maintaining the engine's health but also enhances vehicle performance. High-performance ...