Edmunds Reviews the 2007 MCS Prototype
Edmunds finally gets around to giving us it’s take on the prototype 2007 MCS they drove with the rest of the automotive world this past July. Here’s an excerpt: >There’s no point...
2007 MINI Brochure PDF Download
MotoringFile download Friday is starting a little early this week. We’re happy to announce that we’ve just recieved the official 2007 (UK Spec) MINI preview brochure courtesy of reader Justin Stailey. Lots...
Paris Motorshow Sneak Peak
MotoringFile reader James gives us this sneak peak of the Paris autoshow where the new MINI will be unveiled to the public for the first time: >I was taking some honeymoon pictures...
Counterfeit MINIs in Australia
Nobody is safe. FMEF is dedicated to stamping out the ‘automotive‘ scourge that is the fake MINI. We cooperate with MINI and international law enforcement agencies to pursue the criminals perpetrating these...
Autoweek Drives the JCW MCS
While it’s not the best piece ever written and certainly not the most thorough, however the JCW wins over one less than interested critic. Here’s an excerpt: >Indeed near thirty grand is...
BBC Covers the 2007 MINI Launch
It’s not quite the tour de force of the official PR release posted yesterday, but it’s a nice recap for those who don’t need the full details. Here’s an excerpt: >The new...
The MINI Production Triangle
The start of series production of the new MINI in September 2006 signals the start of a new production network for MINI comprising three UK-based BMW Group manufacturing facilities. The MINI production...
More Clubman Spyshots
The fans over at worldcarfans.com have a few more photos of that black Clubman test mule that has been popping up all over the web lately. Author Hans Lehmann (yes that Hans)...
Start of Production of the new MINI
Speech of Dr. Norbert Reithofer at plant Oxford to mark the occasion of the start of production for the R56: Chancellor, Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen – Thank you very much for...
Motoring Badges are Back!
The MotoringFile Magnetic Badges have a new name and a new home: MotoringBadges.com. And to celebrate we have a huge batch of new badges to debut today. Here’s the rundown: R50/R53 Original...