23 August 2002: US buyers of the new Mini also have access to a wide range of fashion assessories in clothing and other areas to go with their funky cars.

The range of gear includes jackets (with padded elbows so you can rest your arm while driving) to Tee shirts, totes that echo Mini’s famous hood racing stripes and toys - remote control Mini cars naturally!

Unisex chamois jackets are priced at $175, men’s and women’s style Motoring jacket ($112-$125), and a cool Glovebox tee-shirt with a zippered pocket inside the sleeve ($47). A 2-disc CD holder is pictured bottom right.

The MINI MotoringGear collection draws upon the signature two-tone color scheme of the MINI Cooper to inspire the collection's color palate and integrates functional design cues from the Mini Cooper to create a collection like no other. Additional items include striped Motoring totes ($52) and a men’s nylon biking jacket ($105).

While MotoringGear and Mini go together perfectly, US drivers don't have to drive a Mini to join in the motoring spirit. Mini MotoringGear is available online at miniusa.com