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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 ...

Kyle is a writer who focuses mostly on motoring and motorsport-related content. His future in the automotive world has been guaranteed since he was a kid, as he remembers rattling off the names of car ...

After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now flies around ...

Every major automaker has convertibles, retractable hardtops, or high-end European cabriolets, but can any brand match Mini for its commitment to droptops? The convertible Mini Cooper, Cooper S, and ...

No automotive brand strives to encapsulate youthful spirit more than Mini. The once British marque has a storied history of funky, fun, engaging cars. They’re the antidote to a world full of bland, ...

I’m coming around to a new way of thinking. All cars should be convertibles. This has not been my way of thinking in the past. Previously, I was always a coupé kinda guy. I liked having a solid roof ...

HIGHS Precise handling, eager engine response, brand-distinctive styling. LOWS Excessive torque steer, small cargo hold, leg-cramping back seat. VERDICT The smile-inducing Cooper JCW is a little ...

Brits used to buy lots of convertibles, but sales have been dwindling for years, which is why there are far fewer models to choose from on the new-car market. But thankfully MINI has stuck with it, ...

Not every Mini can be a sporty JCW model, but thanks to one of this year’s updates, many more can look like one. Changes for the 2026 Mini lineup aren’t as sweeping as they were a year ago, when the ...

It may look similar, but the 2025 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible gets some significant updates for the new model year, and it's a step up from the Hardtop I drove earlier. Changes include: The 2025 Mini ...

Typically, getting to a media drive involves getting on an airplane and flying to the event, but I got lucky when the Mini held the 2025 John Cooper Works 2 Door launch only a few hours from where I ...