2017 Mini Clubman JCW in Depth: Plenty Funky but Not Very Spunky

– When BMW relaunched the Mini marque back in 2002, it put the storied English nameplate on a high-dosage prescription of “more”—more models, more performance, and more quirky charm. Mini’s John Cooper Works (JCW) performance division takes the standard versions and infuses those Minis with even more spice. Inspired by the original hot-rod Coopers from […]

2017 Kia Soul Long-Term Update at 12,000 Miles: So Far, So Spunky

– WHAT WE LIKE: Our long-term Kia Soul has a lot of moxie. Mostly, that stems from it being the Exclaim trim, equipped with the 201-hp turbocharged inline-four and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a powertrain that tops the tiny-crossover segment for accelerative ability. The Soul’s boxy shape has plenty of rear-seat room for adult-size passengers […]

A glittery phone case is a solid choice if you want to look spunky and young

Weird Phone Case of the Month is a monthly series in which we live with, and subsequently review, our time with a phone case. Phone cases are one of our only ways to express individuality with our smartphones, so what do our phone case choices say about us? I first bought a green glittery phone […]