Tag Archives: mini

The 2016 Mini Cooper: Can it still blow the doors off?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by justdrivethere

We all love the classic Mini Cooper. It was a true icon, transcending classes, countries and taste. Designed as a means to get Britain motoring after the war, it went on to define a generation, and more so. A few … Continue reading →

Posted in Car reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Montreal Auto Show Part 2: Small cars

Posted on January 26, 2013 by justdrivethere

So after the big trucks, one of the most popular segments at the Montreal Auto Show was small cars. A sign of changing times? Maybe, but be warned, small cars in America are not like those in Europe. So yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Do consumers still aspire to performance cars?

Posted on October 13, 2012 by justdrivethere

The news hit many Audi fans last week. Audi, in all its marketing knowledge, decided there was no demand for its planned Quattro concept. What a pity, I really wanted to see it. Not only did it have the heritage … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy of driving | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The old (2008) Hyundai i10, the ideal small car?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by justdrivethere

The small car is something we now take for granted in most parts of the world. In Asia, they are commonplace, Europe, they are useful, however in North America, they seem to come and go with each new oil crisis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Car reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments