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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...

LeftLane Takes Its First Drive In The 2014 MINI Cooper

Nat Shirley drove the 2014 MINI Cooper and Cooper S at MINI's Puerto Rican Press Drive Event for LeftLane.  His conclusion:
Don't be fooled by the familiar face - the third-generation Hardtop is appreciably better than its predecessor in nearly every way. 
With its much-improved base engine, less quirky ergonomics and an even more enjoyable driving experience, there's a lot to like about MINI's latest model, and that bodes quite well for the brand's upcoming offerings.