Motoring News

X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has become the first person in the UK to own a new Mini Cooper Convertible, it has been suggested.

The Daily Mirror reports that the Hallelujah singer got her hands on the vehicle 24 hours before anybody else.

A source of the newspaper revealed: "She was the first person in Britain to take stock of one and is absolutely chuffed to bits with it."

Meanwhile, owners of the Mini Cooper Convertible have picked up a car that offers a mix of speed and environmental efficiency.

The vehicle is capable of hitting a top speed of 123 miles per hour, while being able to accelerate to 62 miles per hour from still in 9.8 seconds.

In terms of its fuel efficiency, motorists can benefit from a combined fuel consumption of 49.6 miles to the gallon, while the Mini generates 137g/km of CO2.

Furthermore, four airbags are fitted within the vehicle as standard, while the body structure has been reinforced and an active roll-over bar included.