For those of you who don't know me well, I used to be a VW girl. Well, I really still am. But I prefer the old Beetles. Unfortunately I had to give up my bug Gilbert because I didn't have the money to continuously pour into him to keep him in working condition, and without the tools to fix him myself it was a challenge to find someone around my town who could. (Let's face it, old cars require real know-how that can't be taught at mechanics' school.)
A few years back I found Gilbert a new home and settled on a Mini Cooper. I love Mini. They might not be as ecologically friendly as the Smart car, but they are one step above almost everyone else. (Subaru is tops in America I hear. But Mini is tops in England.)
Today as I was writing up an SEO article for extra bucks, (I would never do it full time as a career unless I was desperate. It's selling out.) I came across this article about Mini announcing a new line of scooters to be sold in France in competition with Smart's E-scooter, or electric scooter.
I have to say, they look pretty slick. Much slicker than the traditional Vespa. I'd totally fall for one of these if they were available in America. But that's always the trick, huh. We seem to lead the world in tawdry Hollywood stories and great music, but we are somehow behind in the automotive industry. Especially if it means a non-gas powered vehicle.
While these are just concept vehicles right now, I could totally get behind one. I just wouldn't want one with those stupid U-shaped visors that cover the top. (Check out the photo on the right of the article page.) Though I guess it would be good if you plan to just scoot in all weather.
Hmmm, now there's a thought.
