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.
With MINI set to launch CarPlay in the Clubman and Countryman beginning with June production, thoughts for some have turned to Android Auto. For over a year we've heard that BMW/MINI were testing Android Auto for possible inclusion along side CarPlay for a later rollout. Now we have confirmation that BMW/MINI has decided to not integrate Android Auto in future cars.
The numbers are in. The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 (yup that's the official name) will enter production in March 2017 and will have a starting price of $37,100 (excl. D&H). How does that breakdown? Lets take a look.
BMW’s implementation of wireless CarPlay has raised a few eyebrows since it is one of the first wireless implementations in the industry. And beginning with June production it will be available on...
It’s official – MINI USA has made a change at the top of marketing. Tom Noble has left MINI USA and Pat McKenna is taking over at the top of the marketing...
Beginning this fall you’ll be able to order your F56 Cooper S with a DCT (dual clutch) transmission. Over the past year we’ve written about the upcoming 2018 refresh (or LCI in...
There are high expectations for the MINI Countryman from BMW. Given that, the company has heavily invested in a range of accessories that will be available at the launch of the car....
Not liking the red lipstick of the JCW or the chrome trim on the standard Countryman? MINI is listening. Starting in September they’ll offer a full blacked-out grill option. This is meant...
The 2017 MINI Countryman is the largest MINI ever made. But what exactly does that mean when cars are getting larger every year? And more importantly how does it relate to the...
When MINI introduced the R56 in 2007 one of the most debated changes was to the turn signal stalk. Sourced from the BMW parts bin, the stalk wouldn’t stay in the up...
MINI achieved increased sales in January: with a total of 19,563 delivered to customers around the world, sales were up 3.7% compared with the same month last year. The MINI Cabrio (1,517...
