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.
2016 Countryman vs the 2017 Countryman. There’s already plenty of debate but we thought we’d fan the flames a bit. So here they are – the original R60 (2010 – 2017) Countryman...
It’s here. The 2017 MINI Countryman is the most anticipated new MINI since the F56 debuted four years ago. And today is the day the cover is lifted. We’re going to have...
While final pricing is weeks away for all markets, we do have some insight into what MINI USA will be including in as standard features on the new Countryman. The list is...
The long awaited and highly anticipated MINI plugin hybrid is here in the form of the 2017 Countryman Cooper S E Hybrid. Yup it’s a mouthful so for the time being we’re...
It’s big. Yes the new Countryman is a full 7 inches longer than its predecessor. It’s also heavier with the average weight gain across models around 350 lbs. Yet it’s faster overall...
The photos and specs are here. But there’s no better way to get a feel for the new Countryman than seeing it in motion. For a quick recap here are the 14...
Here’s the 2017 MINI Countryman Gallery you’ve all been waiting for. 305 photos detailing three models and just about every angle of the new F60. This is our definitive look until we...
Just want the facts of the new Countryman without the dry press release? We’ve culled through the massive press released to give you what we think are the 14 most important facts...
The 2017 Countryman has been pushed back. As much as MINI are desperate to get it on dealer lots (reportedly it’s a dramatic improvement over the existing car) they’ve had their hands...
Official release: MINI USA is proud to congratulate the MINI JCW Race Team and LAP Motorsports Team Owner Luis Perocarpi on completing their first full season of the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge...