2005 MCS MotoringFile Review
Recently I had a chance to take a 2005 MCS out for few hot laps around the neighborhood circuit and found a lot to like. However instead of a typical review which...
The MCS Convertible 1st Drive
While we'll have our own MINI Convertible for a long term test in several weeks I wanted to give a sneak peak of the MCS convertible since they are now at dealers....
Ask a Motoring Advisor
MotoringFile is happy to announce our third edition of Ask a Motoring Advisor. Again this is a chance to ask an actual MINI salesperson (Motoring Advisor in MINI Speak) non-technical questions about...
Design Parts GMBH Armrest Reviewed
This review was prepared for MotoringFile by DK… Unlike the more affordable armrests, this one is spare in appearance, stylish and unobtrusive. It is what it says: an armrest. No room for...
First Cabrio MCS Review from the US
This comes from a friend who got pretty lucky this evening… Talk about being in the right place at the right time.. I was picking up my Cooper from its 2 year...
MINI and CP+B Advertising Win Yet Again
Here's a cool piece of mail that found it's way to the currently overflowing MotoringFile inbox this morning. It's a fascinating glimpse not only at MINI's award winning advertising but also the...
Attack of the Electronic Folding Mirrors!
This video shows the factory optional electronic folding mirrors in action. Incredibly useful for those tight urban areas! The mirrors are operated by a small button near the mirror switch. While it...
MINI To Increase Production with Next Model
Here's an excerpt of an article published in yesterday's Times: Dr Anton Heiss, managing director of the plant, said the German carmaker would consider raising production levels when a new model Mini...
Another Award Goes to MINI for Resale Value
For the (counts fingers…) 3rd year in a row the MINI has achieved top ten status by the Kelly Blue Book and came in first in the hatchback segment. Here's the breakdown...
MotoringFile Spotlight: Lawrence O'Toole
This month's MotoringFile Spotlight is a bit different than what we've done in the past and I think you'll find quite interesting. So interesting in fact that I'm at a loss in...