5. Rover Group (1988-1994): In 1988, the Austin brand was dropped, and the company renamed itself the Rover Group. This ...

The Austin 7 paved the way for car industry giants like BMW and Nissan ... The Mini, the Range Rover, London black cabs, James Bond’s Aston Martins, and even the London red bus.

Mini has launched the latest addition to its expanding range: the Mini Seven. Taking its name from the very first Mini, the 1959 Austin Seven,the Mini Seven has been developed to showcase both the ...

First launched in August 1959 as both the Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor, the original Mini was designer Sir Alec Issigonis' response to the growing number of German-made 'bubble cars' on the ...

A trip down memory lane: When the Mini was known as an Austin Seven - a little history Stuart Johnston Comments Gift article. Bookmark. Share your Subscriber Article. You have 5 articles to share ...