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2020 Buick Encore GX parked downtown.

3 Reasons to Pick the Buick Encore Over the Mini Cooper

When we think of fun cars to drive around the city, the Mini Cooper is an easy first choice. Although the Mini is undoubtedly fun, it’s not the most practical option by any means. If you are looking for a compact city driver that offers more value, you should consider the Buick Encore. The Encore …
An orange 2020 Honda Fit EX-L driving around the city.

For the Best Value, Pick the Honda Fit Over the Mini Cooper

Admittedly, there is nothing like driving a Mini Cooper. The Mini is pretty much the chicest compact car you can buy that’s ideal city driving. However, practicality is not the Mini’s strong suit, which can make it less appealing to some buyers. If you are looking for a compact car that’s big on value, it’s …
Red 1965 Mini Cooper S racing in the snow at Monte Carlo

You Can Make Your Own Mini Cooper Off-Road Racer

You can have fun racing off-road with unconventional vehicles—and the Mini Cooper can be one of them. Just like classic Porsches and Mazda Miatas have been converted for rallying, so can Britain’s iconic hatchback. And not just in the modern day—the Mini starting racing off-road almost from the start. The Mini Cooper’s off-road rally racing …
Tan 2019 Mini Cooper JCW hatchback going around a track

Are the Mini Cooper JCW Models Worth Considering?

Ownership by BMW has taken Mini quite a bit from its beginnings. Although it still makes the Mini Cooper, the brand has expanded its offerings to include larger cars like the Countryman. And even though it also offers hybrids and EVs, Mini maintains some connections to its past. Particularly in the form of the Mini …
Mini Cooper Convertible parked near a beach

How to Pick the Right MINI for You

There’s nothing like driving a Mini Cooper. You don’t go for the Mini because it’s the most practical option; you go with the Mini because it’s fun. Because of this, many enthusiasts say that this luxury car deserves to be in a class of its own. Yes, the Mini is a joy ride, but it …

2020 Mini Cooper: There Still Isn’t Anything Quite Like a MINI

“For drivers who like their cars to be more than mere transportation, there’s nothing else like a MINI.” A MINI Cooper is a great car to have for almost any daily occasion. They are fantastic daily drivers and make great first cars for new drivers getting practice. For a small car, they provide a surprising …
Kia Soul EV

Is The Mini Cooper SE Or Kia Soul EV Better?

When it comes to the Kia Soul EV and Mini Cooper SE, you can sing it’s electric and do the hustle. Alright, setting our lame dad jokes about these funky little cars aside, the Kia and Mini both deserve attention as affordable electric models, but which one is better?  The Mini Cooper SE Vs. Kia …