Ah, the Florida Keys! Manatee Cove. Mallory Square Boardwalk. Sailing, snorkeling and sunsets – oh, my! In addition to being one of the most beautiful destinations within driving distance of Miami, and the Keys also offer some of the best views of July 4th fireworks in South Florida. Scoot, walk or drive your MINI Cooper to any of these nearby events or locations this Independence Day, and you're destined to enjoy yourself.
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.
As we welcome a new electrified era of automotive innovation, many are left wondering which EV to buy. While electric cars aren’t entirely practical for, say, someone in rural Wyoming, they’re certainly an advantageous purchase for those who call urban landscapes like Miami home. And for those people, the smallest electric car wins.
Finding the best electric compact car usually comes down to price, and there are few EVs in the segment more affordable than the MINI Cooper Electric and the Nissan LEAF. Which one reigns supreme as a city-dwelling commuter car?
Like renting an apartment or house, leasing a vehicle isn’t for those who are squeamish about paying for something temporary. Because in the end, whether you’re renting a home or leasing a car, you’re not taking steps toward ownership. And isn’t that what the American dream is?
Still, a car lease is incredibly affordable on a month-to-month basis, and what you’re giving up in future ownership you’re making up in the convenience factor. (You rarely have to do anything aside from routine maintenance when leasing, for instance.)
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.
Your car just hit 100,000 miles a few months ago, and you haven’t noticed anything wrong with it (knock on wood).
One morning, you start the car and shift into reverse. The car jumps and shakes, just slightly, and the rest of your work commute goes off without a hitch (knock on wood, again).
Any good vehicle owner knows to skip the automatic car washer and do the scrubbin’ themselves. So, for all you folks who enjoy a sunny afternoon of suds, here are the essential car care products and cleaning accessories to put in your car cleaning kit.
MINI didn't originally set out to make hipster cars; young people and hipsters just collectively decided that MINI made the best small cars for showing off vintage clothes and handlebar mustaches. And who are we to argue with that?
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