The first-generation BMW-made Mini Cooper S has a fatal flaw. It’s not a faulty timing chain, an exploding power steering pump, or even a self-immolating ECU. It’s the oil dipstick. Come again? Due to ...

Can a Mini Cooper S engine really be pulled in under an hour? In this video I put that challenge to the test and see just how fast it can be done.

HIGHS Precise handling, eager engine response, brand-distinctive styling. LOWS Excessive torque steer, small cargo hold, leg-cramping back seat. VERDICT The smile-inducing Cooper JCW is a little ...