Looks like there are going to be a lot of good competitors in the premium mini-ute segment. The XC50 will most likely be built on the C1 chassis underpinning the Euro Focus, Mazda3, Volvo S40 and V50.

There are plenty of Mini Coopers that are worth the attention of drivers, but which has proven to be the fastest and what is ...

MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door continues MINI’s tradition of making go-kart-like hot hatchbacks. And yes, there’s a bona-fide go-kart driving mode.