There’s something uniquely liberating about driving a MINI John Cooper Works Convertible, especially these days when that segment is shrinking. Recently, I took the latest iteration of the iconic open-top hot hatch—the 2025 F67—out for…
Date: April 15, 2025
When MINI invited me to Savannah, Georgia to get behind the wheel of the new 2025 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works 2 Door Hardtop, I knew I’d be meeting a different kind of hot hatch….
Date: April 11, 2025
The BMW M5 has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the 1980s. From naturally aspirated straight-six engines to V10 screamers, and now an electrified twin-turbocharged V8, the M5 continues to redefine itself….
Date: April 6, 2025
European sales charts seem to show that diesels in passenger cars are on their way out. Less than 10% of all new cars bought on the continent last year drank from the black pump, which…
Date: March 11, 2025
BMW’s M badge has always carried weight, a promise of performance, precision, and driving dynamics. But when it lands on an electric SUV, that promise comes with some skepticism. The 2026 BMW iX M70 steps…
Date: March 4, 2025
BMW’s iX has been one of the brand’s most interesting electric experiments—high-tech, luxurious, and controversial in design. But until now, the U.S. market lacked an entry-level version that actually made financial sense. Enter the 2026…
Date: March 4, 2025
MINI has always been about fun. No matter how much the brand evolves, that cheeky, go-kart-like feel is what keeps enthusiasts coming back. But with each new generation, the cars have grown larger, a bit…
Date: March 2, 2025
If you want to spend around $100,000 on a fast two-door BMW, you are faced with a dilemma: do you get the full-fat M4 in base trim, or do you instead opt for the more…
Date: February 18, 2025
If you want a blisteringly fast convertible that you can drive all through the year, then the 2025 BMW M4 Convertible makes a lot of sense. It is surprisingly warm, comfortable and cossetting if you…
Date: December 26, 2024
It’s been about five years since BMW pulled the plug on the rear-wheel-drive 1 Series, which ran for two generations: the E87 (available in four body variants) and the F20 (sold as a three- or…
Date: December 8, 2024
During an International Media event in South Carolina, I had the chance to get behind the wheel of the updated 2026 BMW iX Facelift. This wasn’t your typical test drive—the car is still a pre-production…
Date: December 3, 2024
