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When did you start leasing the Mini E?
The car debuted in November 2008, and we opened up applications - we got about 1800 for 450 slots. We started deliveries in May and June 2009.inline_mediumwraptextright0032825136/green/news/1005_rich_steinberg_interview1005_z_06+rich_steinberg+with_mini_e.jpgtrue

Parent company General Motors tried to sell Opel, but then thought better of it and decided to keep its German subsidiary. But even though Opel's ownership situation as part of the GM family may be settled, the diminished scope of the GM empire means there's much about the brand's future that is still challenging.inline_mediumwraptextright0025374416/features/news/1004_opels_future_product_portfolioopel-ampera-front-three-quarters-view.jpgtrue

Despite having only $1600 worth of "options," this John Cooper Works Mini Clubman costs a whopping $33,300. Given a price like that, I really wonder what the fate of the Clubman will be once the new Mini Countryman, Mini's first crossover SUV, goes on sale. Because it seems that Mini buyers will split into two camps: those who want the purest, most basic Mini two-door, whether it's a hardtop or a convertible; and those who want a "bigger" Mini. And I wonder if the people who want the Mini styling and attitude but with a little more space will just skip over the Clubman and go straight to the Countryman?inline_mediumwraptextright0032933613/reviews/editors_notebook/1004_2010_mini_john_cooper_works_clubman1004_01+2010_mini_john_cooper_works_clubman+front_three_quarter_view.jpgtrue

The GX is a very good choice if you're looking for an extremely well-equipped, luxuriously appointed, and genuinely capable off-roader. In other words, a Land Rover that won't ever break down. Its on-road manners are more than acceptable, with no scary body roll and minimal, if still present brake dive. There's likewise little to fault inside, even if it is possible at this point to get a Toyota 4Runner with almost as much leather. The small V-8 won't win any awards for efficiency or quietness, but it certainly muscles the GX's 5340-pounds around with authority.inline_mediumwraptextright27384512/reviews/editors_notebook/1003_2010_lexus_gx460_premium1003_z_03+2010_lexus_gX460_premium+side_view.jpgTrue