Interestingly the standard Rekords were not designed in Germany, but rather in Michigan.

This is such a superb looking car. Modern BMWs do not have this much presence.

Alpinas are undeniable cool.

Option B, although widely aconwledged to be the “best” of the “drivers crossovers”.

The car you are thinking about is the Ford Puma.

The Safari name gives you the hint. All of these were inspired by the East African Safari Rally, were car manufacturers such as Datsun or Porsche sent works teams every year to try and win it.

They are disappearing from Europe too. Barring commercial vehicles only the A and (I think) the CLA can be had a manual and only in conjunction with Renault-based engines.

In Europe we got it as the Chrysler Voyager.

The Scenic is getting the axe too...

They are still interesting just not big in high performance (understood as an outright-speed focus).

I had an NC which was a great car. The current one, smaller, lighter and more focused feels very appealing indeed.

Time to buy an MX-5. I miss my old one and they need us.

If you want to know interesting tidbits of BL (and other UK car manufacturers) history follow @andrewryan100.

I wonder what it is with this new mid-engine craze such as there was in the 70’s. Aston Martin also wants to join.

The GranTurismo isn’t competing with Porsche. It is far bigger and softer that anything with 2 doors and a Porsche badge.

Dacia is a great example on how to do a value brand well. It has been a success even in Europe.

You’d love this then:

Because it is a concept car. The production car actually looks like this:

a) still points to the financial aspect of the cancellation.

Oh apparently it is indeed getting cancelled again...