MotoringFile on Twitter
We’ve done Google maps, we’ve done Flickr and we’ve done Facebook. Now it’s Twitter’s turn. Yes MotoringFile is officially on Twitter as of today. Look for updates when stories post as well...
MINI’s Next Two Seater Under Development
About six months ago we published a scoop about an internal test JCW going down the Oxford assembly line that had no rear seats and several sound-system components missing. At the time...
White Roof Radio #298
Todd, Michael and myself got together last week and put a great show down for you this week. And, at just at an hour long, quite a bit as well. Starting off...
Fiat Officially Approves 500 for the US Market
Yet more MINI competition… this time specific to the US market. Fiat has officially approved four variants of the 500 to be built in Mexico and release starting in 2011. Reportedly we...
Aston Martin’s New MINI Competitor
In a shocking move Aston Martin has revealed that they are partnering with Toyota to produce an Aston version of the iQ micro car. The car will retail for around £20,000 (likely...
MINI Officially Retires The Color Mellow Yellow
MINI will be replacing Mellow Yellow for the 2010 model year with White Silver. Mellow Yellow was an R56 launch color and has been around sine September 2006 when the new car...
MF Exclusive: MINI’s Mid Life-Cycle Refresh
The R56 has been a commercial and critical success for MINI. Despite the loss of some steering feel and some of the brashful character of the R50 and R53, MINI clearly hit...
MINI E Gets Government Green Light For UK Trial
Official News: BMW Group-led consortium is a winner in Technology Strategy Board £25m Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator competition The British government body that exists to promote business innovation in technology announced...
MINI Comes in Last in JD Power Quality Survey
JD Power has released their latest initial quality survey and the MINI came in (drum roll) dead last. The survey asks owners about mechanical and design problems they experience in the first...
Auto Sport Tests the JCW at the ‘Ring
German magazine Auto Sport recently tested the new JCW MINI at the famous Nurburgring (which must be nice to have in your backyard) and were impressed with the results. The JCW with...