So it it now a usable small family car? The quintessential Mini will always be one with three doors, but for many, that’s too compromised. It’s not a new phenomenon, of course, Mini has been dabbling ...

T he Cooper name is steeped in motorsport history. A legendary car maker whose innovative designs changed the face of four-wheeled competition. The Cooper portfolio includes winni ...

ON Aug. 26, 1959, the British Motor Corp. introduced a car that seemed almost too small to make a big impact. But the Mini, the brainchild of engineer Alec Issigonis, would go on to become one of the ...

On paper it's too expensive, too small, and short on power compared to rivals. So why is this John Cooper Works version of ...

HIGHS Choice of hardtop or convertible body styles, agile handling, numerous personalization options. LOWS Infotainment system can be quirky, rides harsh over pockmarked pavement, tight rear seats and ...

China once built an almost identical version of the iconic British MINI Cooper with second-hand models now available for up to £20,000 less. The Lifan 320 supermini was launched at the Beijing ...

With 1964’s Goldfinger, James Bond became a true cinema franchise, among the most bankable in film history. It kicked off a ...

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Not many people would believe that a £600 Ford car could be transformed into a mini fire engine. But that’s exactly what a former firefighter has achieved as he looks to take it on an epic 1,500-mile ...

2000 Dodge Viper ACR on the dyno You Tube/Boosted Motorsports Dodge’s second-generation Viper ACR was quite a machine in its factory specification. It didn't have too many creature comforts on board, ...

To accommodate the new engine, suspension tweaks will be needed to support the added mass. The four-cylinder Golf R 333 already benefits from 1.5deg of negative front camber, stiffer rear subframe ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely ...