Q.I want to French in PT Cruiser taillights and Mini Cooper headlights on a 'glass 1941 Willys. I will be 17 in six months, and I just got my driver's license; my future is riding on your help.

HIGHS Attractive base price, generously equipped from the start, entertaining to drive. LOWS Fun-sapping traction-control system, tight rear quarters, driving range is far too short to be competitive.

After a long road-trip, and back canyon carving in a 2025 Mini Cooper S; I found it lost something, but gained a lot. It must be a pain to design something that has to maintain its iconic status.

Lively handling and expressive design have been Mini's hallmarks ever since BMW reinvigorated the marque for the 21st century, so it stands to reason that a brand like Mini could benefit massively ...