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, ...

Allow me to begin by admitting my bias. I own a 2017 Mini Cooper S that I bought used, and I love my car more than most. When I was shopping for a fun, affordable, practical daily driver, my wishlist ...

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 ...