You can trace a straight line from the cramped, fuel conscious streets of postwar Britain to the moment the 1959 Austin Mini Seven rolled into view and quietly rewrote the rules of small car design.

The 2002 Mini Cooper arrived at a moment when small cars were treated as penalty boxes, not objects of desire, and it flipped ...

Mini wrapped up 2025 with its strongest performance in years, growing global sales and nearly doubling fully electric volume as the brand’s transition away from purely gasoline power gathered pace.

When considering the best new compact cars, prices range from around $25,000 to $34,000+, with several compact luxury cars starting at $50,000 and above. The best alternative? Buying a reliable used ...