Brits used to buy lots of convertibles, but sales have been dwindling for years, which is why there are far fewer models to choose from on the new-car market. But thankfully MINI has stuck with it, ...

Today’s traffic is enough to make even the most ardent enthusiast ditch three pedals and a stick for the ease of an automatic gearbox, but there are plenty of reasons you might choose to drive an ...

The MINI is a good option, but you might find the boot space a little limited even in the five-door model. You could also consider an Audi A1 with the 150PS 1.5-litre engine and the S Tronic automatic ...