Ask MF: Connecting a Zune

Before you start snickering, MF reader Andy G. just purchased an ’02 MINI that is looking for some help connecting up his Zune. >Hello, I just purchased a Pre Owned 2002 Mini...

Canadian Driver Reviews the R56 MC

CanadianDriver recently posted their test drive of the R56 Cooper. Interestingly enough, their review car had the 6 speed automatic transmission. >Though I prefer manual transmissions, I did enjoy the optional six-speed...

BMW/Mercedes Mull Small Car Partnership?

Hot off the presses: it looks like BMW’s desire to share MINI development costs and Mercedes need for a cheaper A Class may lead to a shocking future partnership. Auto Bild is...

MINI USA Sales Up 17% for June

Official MINI USA Press Release: MINI USA reports June sales of 4,174 automobiles, a strong increase of 17.4 percent, from the 3,556 cars sold in June 2006. Year-to-date, the division reports sales...

White Roof Radio #166

Our recap of MINI United. Not a bad outing since Todd was only sorta here. We noticed some interesting things about driving in Europe like the number of bicycles. They were everywhere!...

MINI United 2009 to Take Place in the UK

MotoringFile has learned that MINI is currently looking at location options for MINI United 2009 in England. The idea is that the event should take place in the UK to coincide with...

MINI Named a “Car with Impact”

USA Today has created a top 25 list of cars with impact over the last 25 years. As you might expect, the MINI is among them. Why it’s sandwiched between the Lincoln...

MotoringFile MINI United Recap

There is no one MINI event that better personifies the brand than MINI United. Over three days and two nights 6000+ MINI owners and enthusiasts come together to celebrate the car, meet...

White Roof Radio #165

Back on track after a week of MINI United. I know it seems like it’s been awhile since we did a regular show, but that is only because it has been! We’re...

The BMW 1 Series Coupe: Your Thoughts

We at MotoringFile have been waiting for this day for several years now. Since the BMW 1 Series five-door hatch was released a couple years ago, we’ve asked our readers several times...