Gabriel Bridger

MotoringFile was born out of a love for all things MINI. Technically started in January 2003 with our first post announcing that MINI had just won car of the year. But in reality it started way before. I grew up with a love for all things automotive. That fascination was particularly influenced by my dad’s BMW 2002tii and my love for all things British.

MINI’s Latest Special Edition Rewinds to 1965 Monte Carlo Glory

Just one week after unveiling its latest GP inspired special edition, MINI is back with another heritage play. The new MINI 1965 Victory Edition is a design focused, appearance driven package with...

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MINI Takes the States 2026: Three Weekends, Nine Cities, One Very Big Birthday

In 2006, MINI USA did something that felt slightly unhinged and completely on brand. It invited owners to drive across the country in celebration of the new GP and called it MINI...

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MINI Aceman Dimensions: How It Compares to the Cooper and Countryman

For now, the MINI Aceman is not coming to North America. That simple fact has made it easy for US and Canadian enthusiasts to shrug and scroll past the headlines. Electric only....

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MINI Week in Review: GP Badge Drama, Countryman Goes Off Road and a Tariff Twist

Another week in MINI land, another reminder that the brand is at its best when it leans into myth and at its most frustrating when it monetizes it. If you felt a...

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MINI Countryman Off-Road Model Confirmed, Exclusive Renderings Inside

On queue the automotive press is catching up with news that we broke a year ago. MINI is preparing to launch a more off-road focused Countryman in hopes of both expanding the...

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New MINI Small SUV to Add New Gas Powered Option Below the Countryman

For the past several years, MINI has framed its future around electrification. But if you have been following our reporting, you know the story is evolving. Now, MINI appears ready to expand...

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Faith of a Few: Is This the Best MINI Cooper Commercial Ever Made?

There are plenty of memorable MINI Cooper commercials. But in 2017, the brand produced one that stood apart. A short film set in 1964 Monte Carlo that redefined how MINI talked about...

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Head of MINI Design on Touchscreens vs Physical Buttons

There is a quiet course correction happening inside the modern dashboard. For the last decade, the industry convinced itself that screens were the inevitable future. Bigger meant better. Fewer buttons meant progress....

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MINI Rally Recap: Grit, Snowbanks and a Podium at Sno*Drift

Sno*Drift does not ease anyone into a season. Snow-packed forest roads, ice polished by repeated passes, and margins measured in inches rather than seconds make it one of the most honest rallies...

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Ferrari’s Bold UI Move Is the Lesson BMW and MINI Shouldn’t Ignore

For the past decade, in-car UI has followed a predictable path: bigger screens, more plastic, and fewer physical controls. Today, Jony Ive and Marc Newson delivered a striking counterpoint. Their vision, revealed inside Ferrari’s first all-electric...