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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

Driving Looks At The 2013 MINI JCW Countryman ALL4

Canadian website Driving provides "Two Takes" on the 2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 and comes away with these ultimate impressions:
Overview Proof the idea of a big Mini can exist
Pros A Mini at heart, excellent steering, unique design inside and out
Cons Added weight and automatic transmission diminishes Mini’s trademark driving dynamics, price climbs quickly
Value for money Average
What would we change? More standard equipment. Even an armrest is optional