Mike Schlee

The 2026 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible is fun on wheels. Soaking up the sun with the top down, ripping through the gears with the paddle shifters, and gripping around corners with ferocity. It's a smile-inducing motoring marvel. But it's not perfect. Read our full review here, and check the car out from every angle below.

This week, we talk to David Thomas from CDK about why Chinese cars may not be as affordable as some people think.

Hitting the open road; there isn’t much that matches this feeling of freedom and adventure.

Last fall, I had the honor and privilege to attend a first drive event for the Lamborghini Temerario in the car’s hometown of Bologna, Italy.The plug-in hybrid supercar impressed me with its style, performance, and surprising livability.But I was in the beautiful foothills surrounding the brand’s head office, driving picturesque roads with countless Italian citizens cheering me on as I passed by.

Ford is recalling just over 200 examples of the 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs.

Hyundai has issued a recall for 3,493 versions of the 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles.The issue has to do with the driver's air bag inflator that may rupture during deployment, thus not properly inflating the air bag.To fix the problem, Hyundai dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge.

There are 14,575 versions of the 2025-2026 Tesla Model Y now under a new recall.The need for this recall has to do with a certification label that may not have been installed.If it is missing, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R.

The current Civic Type R continues a long line of unique and/or performance versions of Honda's compact car.

General Motors, is recalling 2,785 versions of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles.

Hyundai is recalling 172 examples of the 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles.The reason for this recall centers around the fasteners for the rear suspension.They may loosen and become detached, which, of course, is not ideal, as it can result in a loss of vehicle control.To solve the problem, the brand's dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge.