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.
The all-new U25 MINI Countryman hasn’t even been on sale for a year, yet we already have our first details about its upcoming refresh. Thanks to insider sources, we now know that...
What happens when you take the same platform, engines, transmission and tech from a MINI Countryman and turn it into a four door sedan? You get the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe....
In the final part of our interview with MINI USA Head of Product & Marketing, Pat McKenna, we reveal some big news: the possible return of the manual, along with more options...
In part one of our final interview, we talk with MINI USA Head of Product & Marketing, Pat McKenna, about his early years at BMW, which included the legendary BMW Films. We...
Our first look at the latest generation of MINI Cooper JCW accessories is here. While MINI has yet to formally announce the new family of accessories designed for the F66 and J01,...
MINI is extending internal combustion production past 2030 but what models might that include and can the MINI even survive this turbulent period? Based on sources—and a bit of our own guess...
The F67 MINI Cooper S Convertible is a surprising upgrade over its predecessor, the F57. While both cars appear nearly identical in specifications and overall design, there are material differences that result...
Having had our JCW Clubman for eight months it was finally time to make it legal in the eyes of the law. In the state of Illinois that meant finally mounting a...
For the last four years, MINI has publicly stated its goal to become an all-electric brand by late 2030. This would mean ending all internal combustion engine (ICE) production by the end...
It’s official. After a year of anticipation, MINI USA has decided not to import the J01 electric MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman for the time being. For over a year, the official...
