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British Detective Microcars

The MINI Baker Street is Inspired by Sherlock Holmes

— January 24, 2012 — Autos
The 2012 London Olympics are still a few months away, but MINI is celebrating early with the release of the MINI Baker Street special edition. This new MINI has a sleekly redesigned interior and exterior and gets its name from a famous character from British literature.

The MINI Baker Street gets its name from the street where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes lived. This new MINI won't solve any crimes, but it will get you around London in style. The special edition has a grey and black interior and a sits on a set of 16-inch wheels. A 122hp engine sits under the hood with a six-speed manual transmission standard (automatic is optional). MINI is throwing all of its weight behind the London games and is sure to debut a few more special edition MINIs before the start of the Summer Olympics on July 27th.
Trend Themes
1. Special Edition Vehicles - The release of a special edition MINI Baker Street creates an opportunity for companies to innovate and create unique vehicles with special features and functions.
2. Literary-inspired Designs - The MINI Baker Street special edition, inspired by a character from British literature, shows an opportunity for companies to create designs based on literary characters and themes.
3. Event-related Merchandise - MINI's release of the MINI Baker Street special edition in celebration of the London Olympics shows an opportunity for companies to create event-related merchandise for major events and markets.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The MINI Baker Street special edition provides an opportunity for automakers to create special features and designs that cater to specific audiences and interests.
2. Publishing - The literary-inspired design of the MINI Baker Street shows an opportunity for publishers to license their intellectual properties for merchandise or innovative projects.
3. Event Planning - The release of the MINI Baker Street special edition in celebration of the London Olympics shows an opportunity for event planning companies to offer unique, event-related merchandise and services.
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