Mini's large-scale new Countryman SUV is already rolling off the production lines, looking to rival the Evoque in the premium compact SUV sector.
But what will further worry Land Rover bosses is talk of an extended seven-seater version of the new Mini 4x4 together with a coupe model being added to the range, potentially threatening sales of the new Evoque and existing Freelander models.
Then there was the car scam: I had advertised my car in the local paper and a day later I received a telephone call from a company saying they had registered buyers who were looking to buy a Range Rover at my asking price. All I had to do was send them £105 so they could underwrite a warranty on my car. Later on they would send me the £105 back from the commission they charged their customers. The thought of having a quick sale was very tempting. However, when I told my friend, she quickly informed me it was a car scam" I had a lucky escape. I did eventually sell my car, but it was time-consuming and a hassle.
2011 Range Rover Evoque Supercharged