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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...

CarAdvice Gives The 2015 MINI JCW Hatch Seven Out Of Ten

Australia's CarAdvice thoroughly reviews the new JCW hatch and finds these plusses and minuses:
+ Energetic engine; responsive transmission; strong brakes; nicely balanced; impressive specs list

- Firmer ride and damping; lack of steering feedback; lacks a premium feel inside; modest outright grip; not as focused as the old Mini GP; brash cabin styling can be polarising.