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.

MF Review: JCW Clubman vs The Countryman Cooper S

The JCW Clubman is the quicker and more efficient alternative to the MINI Countryman Cooper S. Having just had the new Countryman for a week that opinion (that had been brewing since...

F60 | 2016 - 2024 Official News Video

Video: MINI Collaborates with Channel Island Surfboards

Official Release: What could the MINI COUNTRYMAN Plug-In Hybrid & MINI Eco-Hybrid Surfboard from Channel Islands Surfboards possibly have in common? Simple. They are both Hybrids. While the MINI boasts a plug-in...

Autonomous Driving Official News Technology

Fiat Chrysler Join Forces with BMW and Intel in Autonomous Car Development

Official Release: BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be the first automaker to join...

F56 Electric MINI Official News

Report: All Electric MINI E Concept to Debut at Frankfurt

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a concept from MINI – over a year in fact. According to a report from Autocar that is set to change with the debut of the...

BMW F56 Electric MINI

The Electric MINI E – Can it Sell in the US?

We’re two years away from the debut of the all electric MINI E hatch and even BMW isn’t sure how it will sell – especially in the US. Gas prices are low...

BMW F56 Electric MINI

BMW & MINI to Increase Hybrid and Electric Car Production with Future Proof Strategy

BMW’s sub-brand experiment is evolving rather dramatically. Soon both BMW and MINI will be offering full electric cars (in the form the X3 and MINI hatch in 2020) taking away the one...

F56 Hardtop | 2014-2024 Official News

MINI USA Debuts the MINI Oxford Edition for Under $20,000!

For the first time in over a decade MINI USA is offering a MINI under $20,000. The new MINI Oxford Edition will retail for... (wait for it)... $19,750. The rub? MINI USA is selling this specifically for students and recent grads. But shhhh... you don't have to be either to buy one.