Fun and function

As electrification becomes ever more widespread, increasingly our Future classic candidates are last-of-the-line models, and this madcap John Cooper Works version of the fourth-generation BMW MINI cou

BMW’s reincarnation of the storied Mini hatchback is the ideal choice for any savvy shopper on the hunt for a fun, warmed-up supermini. Fine handling, precise steering and a torquey 1.6-litre engine c

List price £20,595 Best price £17,495 MPG 53.3 CO2 119g/km For Very well priced; smart interior is packed with equipment; fine ride and handling balance; practical boot Against Tight for taller adults

THE Audi Q3 is an easy car to classify because it offers typical Audi traits in a compact-SUV package. It’s mechanically related to the Volkswagen Tiguan, to the point of sharing its key powertrain op

List price £45,285 Best price £45,285 MPG 44.8 CO2 144g/km For Great to drive; comfortable ride on adaptive suspension; high-quality interior; decent space in rear seats Against Looks won’t be for eve

How was it that the Mini became ‘cool’ during the Swinging Sixties? We investigate by attempting to separate fact from fiction