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.
Official release: This year marks the return of MINI at NAIAS. The new edition of the original in the premium small car segment is the main focus of the MINI trade fair...
The 2019 MINI LCI is complex and confusing in its rollout. The DCT has already begun production in some models, engine upgrades are going to trickle out over the next 6-9 months...
The 2019 MINI LCI is here with revised lighting, new colors, wheels and updated technology. However what you see above is just the start of a year long refresh that MINI is...
Official Release: Day three of Dakar 2018 has once again provided drama from yet another tough, difficult special stage. Stage 3 consisted of 208 liaison kilometres, but it was the 296km route...
Official release: Stage 2 of Dakar 2018 ended with mixed fortunes for the MINI Family. The pairing of Orlando Terranova (ARG) and Bernardo Graue (ARG) in a MINI John Cooper Works Rally...
Official Release: The start of the 40th edition of Dakar – the tenth in its present South America theatre – is now only hours away. Shakedown testing is complete and the MINI...
Official release: Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 5, 2018 – MINI USA today announced the official route for MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2018. The legendary rally for MINI owners, which runs...
MINI USA sales finished down 9.5% for 2017 after a relatively flat December down 1.0%. The brand reported 4,611 vehicles sold, a decrease of 1.0 percent from the 4,658 sold in the...
The BMW i3s traction control system is destined for all future MINIs according to BMW. The system is designed to work particularly well with electric motors which typically have high torque very...
Over the past 24 hours of some intense winter travel, our Bridgestone Blizzak equipped JCW Clubman has been completely unstoppable. There are few things more impressive than a fresh set of snow...
