An all-wheel drive MINI Cooper? Yessir; time to break out the snow shoes and cabin paraphenalia. We’re headin’ into the woods in style.

Rumours of the MINI Cooper Countryman have been floating around for a few months now. Rumour became reality and it was announced that the elusive Countryman would indeed be making a North American appearance in 2011. continue reading...

The Paris Auto Show is coming to a close after this weekend, but it’s still the talk of the town in Europe and North America.

Packed with concept cars and re-invented faves, the Paris Auto Show clearly shows the auto industry has finally dusted itself off and stepped back to the plate. The past few years have been rough and rather bleak, but this Parisian affair has shown the world that the vehicular crowd is back in full form. continue reading...

Eat your heart out Mr. Jetson.

Just when you thought Google couldn’t get any cooler (or more world-dominating) they go and get a new toy: a self-driving car. continue reading...

Yes, it’s an actual word, and yes it’s a fantastic motorcross sport. continue reading...

At least, the Fiat 500 is. continue reading...

Try living in Beijing and spending 18 hours driving to work.

Somehow, I don’t think there’s a single job out there worth sitting through that much traffic to get to. continue reading...

Kia’s brand new Sportage looks to change the brand’s image on the road; in a good way. continue reading...

Finally, MIN is returning to its rally roots with a modified Countryman care of Prodrive. Fantastic.

Starting in the 2011 rally season, MINI will compete on select World Rally Championship (WRC) legs with their brand new (AWD) Countryman developed by Prodrive. Most noteable for their connection with Subaru, Prodrive is no stranger to the rally world and this MINI is set to take on the WRC with vigor. continue reading...

Finally, after all the waiting and anticipation: There’s a bright magenta Ford Fiesta SE parked in my driveway. And I’m kinda excited.

Ford’s Euro-born Fiesta finally made the transatlantic jump, and I’ve been waiting months to get behind the wheel. The Fiesta is a funky little vehicle that is set to compete directly with the brand new Mazda2. It’ll be a battle of the hatchbacks this fall as both models hit their respective showrooms this summer. continue reading...

Because, after driving the brand new Jaguar XJ Supercharged, I kinda think it is.

I’ve only driven this car for, maybe, 30 minutes. I picked it up at the dealer and drove it home. And for the entire journey home I had a grin on my face. I think I may have giggled like a schoolgirl at one point too — oh, that’s right, when I put it in “S” and gave it some gas. continue reading...