Yes, electric driving range is limited, but MINI’s design makes a great argument for compromise. So, since you’re reading this review, chances are you’re an all-electric car shopper. And the 2020 MINI Cooper SE, although average in range at about 14o miles on a full charge, still qualifies as an electric car worth some obsession. This…
The All-Electric Mini Cooper S E Is Made for Busy City Living
The all-electric Mini Cooper S E is ideal for urban living. The electric Mini Cooper is here for everyone tied to city life but who’s ready for a car of their own. If you’re thinking electric for your next car, and your life revolves around city living, this Mini Cooper S E is for you….
13 of Our Absolute Favorite Electric, Hybrid, and PHEV Vehicles
We’ve tested a lot of vehicles at A Girls Guide to Cars, and we’ve grown to love all things electric. There’s nothing better than having plenty of power and feeling good about it, too! That’s why we’ve fallen head over heels for electric cars—including the ones that use their batteries to supplement gasoline power. These…
All of the Electric Vehicles Available in the United States Today
Aiming to convert to electric vehicles? Look no further. As of April 2021, your electric vehicle options are still fairly limited compared to the traditional internal combustion engine—but that doesn’t mean the options on the market aren’t loaded with technology, luxury, and functionality. Automakers have done their best to craft EVs that are designed with…
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
Chilli Red and Fun for the Whole Family: Meet the 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman JCW
Popping in this Chilli Red, this JCW (John Cooper Works) is the fastest gas-powered Mini you can buy Forget ‘mom car’ — I want the fun car that can still handle mom duties, and the Mini is capable of both! This Countryman is the largest Mini Cooper, and when it’s the JCW edition, it’s also…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
Mini Wants to Give Your Kid a Hand with College: Best Car For College Students
College is expensive. Mini’s Oxford Edition eases the pain. I have a kid in college, so I get it. The idea of adding $20,000 or $30,000 to the college bill is difficult, maybe even impossible. But the reality is that if you want your student to work, to reduce expenses by living off campus, to…
Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4 Review: Gas Electric Hybrid, Yes, But Also, Fun and Full of Personality
The little car that could. And did. There is so much packed into this little car I hardly know where to start. So I’ll start with the elephant in this car. Why would you buy a gas electric hybrid plug-in car that only gets 10 miles on a charge? Isn’t the goal to do all…
2017 Mini Cooper S Clubman Review: For Those NOT keeping Up With the Kardashians
If You Love to Drive and Love a Clever Car, Keep Reading. I love clever. Clever intrigues me, delights me, makes me happy. And clever was what hit me the first moment I clicked the key fob to open the driver’s door: the Mini Clubman flashed its logo on the ground outside the driver’s side…