2012 Fiat 500 Abarth vs. 2012 Mini John Cooper – CAR and DRIVER

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth vs. 2012 Mini John Cooper - CAR and DRIVER

Is the new turbocharged 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth more fun and better to drive than the 2012 Mini John Cooper Works? Which of these cars can conquer the city streets of San Francisco? We find out when we pit these two hot-hatches against one another in the latest comparison test on Car and Driver: Tested. Read the complete article: bit.ly Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 127: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth: bit.ly CARS: Fiat 500 Abarth, Mini John Cooper Works LOCATION: San Francisco, CA MAG EDITORS: Aaron Robinson, KC Colwell Subscribe! bit.ly Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me Hosted by the editors of Car and Driver magazine, this show puts the audience into the action on new-car reviews, comparison tests, auto-show coverage, and more. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events around the world, and check out the latest in-vehicle technology like massaging seats and night-vision systems. Viewers will also have the opportunity to write in and extend the conversation. Each week, the Car and Driver YouTube Channel will launch episodes of The Full Hoon, Driver Rehab, Battle of the Beaters, Car and Driver: Tested, Popular Mechanics Saturday Mechanic, and Road & Track Presents.
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Amateur Racing – Mazda2, Kia RIo, Mini Cooper & Honda Racing – CAR and DRIVER

Affordable racing. Is it worth it? Which of these affordable racers are the most fun? A new class of “B-spec” racecars is poised to make entry-level racing affordable for everyone. We’ll test drive the Mazda2, Kia Rio, Mini Cooper, at Honda Fit at one of the top tracks in the country: Laguna Seca to discover which is the most fun to drive and makes it quickest to the winner’s circle. CARS: Mazda2/Kia Rio/Mini Cooper/Honda Fit LOCATION: Monterey CA MAG EDITORS: Don Sherman, Tony Quiroga, KC Cowell, Mike Sutton Subscribe! bit.ly Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me Read the complete article at: bit.ly Hosted by the editors of Car and Driver magazine, this show puts the audience into the action on new-car reviews, comparison tests, auto-show coverage, and more. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events around the world, and check out the latest in-vehicle technology like massaging seats and night-vision systems. Viewers will also have the opportunity to write in and extend the conversation. Each week, the Car and Driver YouTube Channel will launch episodes of The Full Hoon, Driver Rehab, Battle of the Beaters, Car and Driver: Tested, Popular Mechanics Saturday Mechanic, and Road & Track Presents.
Video Rating: 4 / 5