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Verdict: 2009 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman
Stylish Compromise of Performance, Design, Value more
Long Term Update 5: 2009 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman
"I was also impressed that I was able to rake in 437 miles on a tank of gas." more
Long Term Update 4: 2009 Mini John Works Cooper Clubman
Despite its Mini Name, the Clubman Offers Maxi Room more
Long Term Update 3: 2009 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman
"Is Mini cred worth that kind of money up front when STIs can be had for less?" more
Long Term Update 2: 2009 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman
It's very easy to drive in stoplight-to-stoplight and still has enough power to scoot around aggressively. more
First Drive: 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible
The Austrian Job: Mini Launches the Latest Four-Season Convertible more
Small, Fast, Fun: Sport Compact Car Comparison
Caliber SRT4 vs Cobalt SS vs Civic Si vs Mazdaspeed3 vs Clubman S vs Lancer Ralliart vs Impreza WRX vs GTI more
Long Term Update 1: 2009 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman
After over 5000 miles, the JCW Clubman has garnered more lovers than haters. more
Verdict: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Despite Thy Warts, We Will Miss Thee more
First Look: 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible
The Second-Generation Mini Finally Gets its Drop Top Option more
First Drive: Mini E
The Mini E is a Great Little Car to Drive - Although it Won't Be Around For Long more
Arrival: 2009 John Cooper Works Clubman
More Race, More Room, More Mini more
First Look: Mini E
BMW takes the Mini in a decidedly greener direction more
First Look: 2009 Mini Cooper
Proving Fuel-Efficient and Fun Don't Have To Be Mutually Exclusive more
First Drive: 2009 Mini John Cooper Works
Mini Gets the Works: The JCW returns more
Long Term Update 4: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Slaying the Dragon and cornering the Copperhead more
Fleet Update: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Roughing it with the beat-you-up kind of fun factor more
First Drive: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman
Joining the cult of the Clubman more
Fleet Update: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Cute and fun to drive are a tantalizing combo, and thus executive editor Matt Stone has been unable to resist the allure of the Mini. more
Fleet Update: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Burdened with a 160-mile round trip commute to and from L.A., managing editor Rusty Kurtz had the opportunity to become intimate with the Cooper S and its long-haul affability. more
Long Term Arrival: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Mini's German master, BMW, opted for an evolutionary approach with the 2007 Mini Cooper -- making it slightly bigger and safer, adding features, and upgrading mechanicals. So how much has it really changed? We had to find out. more
First Drive: 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S
Little distinguishes the new longer, roomier 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman's driving experience from that of the standard Mini. Which is great news. more
Comparison: 2007 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2007 Mini Cooper vs.  2008 Volvo C30
Like any good trend-setting magazine would do, we've taken these city-stomping Euro hotties out of their element for a drive and shoot in the Southern California desert. more
First Drive: 2007 Mini Cooper
The design team worked hard to maximize the new Mini's interior space and refine the surroundings, and the use of higher-quality materials is much welcome. more
Targa Newfoundland: To drive and survive in a 2006 Mini Cooper S JCW rally car
What did I learn? The Mini Cooper S JCW is a fantastic rally car, evidenced by Team Mini Canada's second-consecutive win. And driving in a rally doesn't make you a rally driver. more