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.
October MINI sales saw an increase of 2.1% (29,418) with the MINI Countryman the brand’s biggest growth driver in the month (8,536 / +13.8%). MINI sales in the year to date are...
For many of us the arrival of November marks the beginning of winter tire season. What are winter tires and why do you need them? surprisingly the answer isn’t only snow. How do we know? One winter we were forced to find out.
We’ve seen the photos and read the press release. But what’s the real story behind MINI’s recent 3D printing customization, where’s the technology come from and how can you get engaged with...
After years of anticipation CarPlay finally arrived on MINIs last year. Offered in its latest and great wireless form, it promised unequalled mobile integration and ease of use. We’ve been living with it in our new JCW Countryman and over the last 5,000 miles have formed a few well informed opinions. Notably that CarPlay is at best medicroe and should be classified as beta software until major updates are offered.
They called it a few months ago. The brand made it clear a few months ago that it would see BMW & MINI profits fall due to a specific set of circumstances....
Automotive News thinks so. According to the publication MINI USA is considering allowing US MINI Stores to move in with their BMW parent stores for the firs time. The decision (which hasn’t...
According to sources MINI is planning on naming it’s upcoming all electric 2020 hatch the MINI Cooper E. The branding is meant to underscore both the car’s performance and efficiency. The MINI...
For October, MINI USA sales reported 3,166 vehicles sold, a decrease of 13.7 percent from the 3,669 sold in the same month a year ago. MINI sales in October were led by...
Official Release: MINI USA today announced a new collaboration with Twitter which allows MINI to offer potential customers the first ever, on-demand test drives and delivery to their home or office via...
Unlike the petrol and diesel powered MINIs that get their engines from the UK, BMW is planning all production of electric MINI batteries in Germany. Official release: BMW Group Plant Dingolfing is...
