The latest Mini has received the John Cooper Works treatment. But, is it a glorified trim level or a proper hot hatchback?

The Volkswagen New Beetle was a great example of how a retro look could make the humble VW Golf ... let alone become their own brand like BMW's MINI, which went from a single model to a full ...

Relaunched in 2002 by new owner BMW, the iconic British Mini brand traces its roots to 1959. New Minis retain a family resemblance to the brand’s original, influential front-wheel-drive cars.

I’m not going to make excuses for the car’s size and how it low-key runs counter to the ethos of the Mini brand. But I do think the conversation is a little tired in this context. The ...