Feeling the wind in your hair. Breathing in the salty sea air. Catching a few glances from envious onlookers. Top down or top up (but mostly top down), small sports car convertibles are quintessential South Florida. 

Two of the more affordable compact convertibles, the MINI Cooper and Mazda MX-5 Miata, are in constant competition for market share. One's got the classic soft-top look and appeal, while the other celebrates England with its nonconformist aesthetic, 2-row seating and go-kart handling. Between these MINI and Mazda models, which one's the best small convertible car?

With the advent of the internet, plus the exasperating effects of a global pandemic, shopping for used cars has changed dramatically. More people are kicking car dealerships to the curb and taking to the web to find a private seller for their ideal pre-owned vehicle. But should they be?

Allow us to help you navigate the sometimes-confusing process of finding and buying a used car on the internet. Compare these pros and cons of shopping at used car dealers and buying from private sellers.

Half of America is counting down the days until all-electric vehicles take over the road. In fact, within 15 years, it’s expected that battery-electric cars will make up the majority of all vehicle sales. Of course, making the switch from fossil fuels to electricity is like switching to decaf when all you’ve drunk for the last 20 years is caffeinated. That is to say, it takes a lot of getting used to.