I've written about the auto industry for 21 years. I've haggled and bought seven cars. I'm decisive and smart. So why was it so hard this time?

A new day has dawned for Mini and its entirely fresh lineup, and the John Cooper Works models are out in front.

Mini has a little work to do on the Countryman S All4's technology, but there are still things we like about this small SUV.

The previous Countryman was available with the brand's only plug-in hybrid powertrain, but Mini now only offers the ...

They're nearly identical, and roll off the same assembly line, but Mini manages something unique that BMW doesn't.

Casual use in town is undeniably better in this new Countryman with its instant ... range is a tough sell. Because Mini builds the Countryman in Germany, buyers don't get the benefit of the ...

In addition, the control toggles of the 2025 Mini Countryman SE are also reduced to only three physical buttons, including the drive selector (which is integrated into the A/C and Experiences control) ...

The Countryman is more refined than ever. Base prices are similar to an Infiniti QX30 or a Mercedes-Benz GLA250. MINI, like its BMW siblings, knows how to blend luxury-style appointments with ...

Over the next week I aim to find out if the Countryman SE is more than the sum of its parts. This car also features Mini’s new UI complete with a circular OLED screen. I want to know ...

A gentle push on the accelerator sees my speedometer climb quickly, thanks to the instant torque. I finish my curve on the 401 on-ramp and straighten out. A bit more right-foot pressure and a ...

The Countryman is more refined than ever. Base prices are similar to an Infiniti QX30 or a Mercedes-Benz GLA250. MINI, like its BMW siblings, knows how to blend luxury-style appointments with ...