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.
The 2016 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally is 4,700 miles of insanity through through frozen Alaska. And two guys from Oregon have decided to drive north and tackle it in their 2011 MINI...
When BMW announced that it was sticking with the Aisin 6 speed transmission for the F56 MINI a couple of years ago, more than a few were surprised. While the Gen III...
After months of anticipation were just hours away from driving the all new 2016 MINI Clubman. However before we do we want your questions. Let us know what you want to know...
Over at MotoringFile’s sister site, BimmerFile the previous BMW X1 has achieved an almost cult status. It was an E90-based (the 3 series from 2006-2012) short crossover that had excellent proportions, relatively...
The rumor we reported yesterday is now official. With a twist. MINI has confirmed it’s not only pulling out of the Detroit Auto Show but also the Geneva Motor Show this March....
2016 will be a busy year for MINI with three products either debuting or hitting the market within a 12 month span. Yesterday we went into detail on the new Clubman and...
MINI USA sales were down across the board for November with one major exception – the F55 four door. Perhaps bolstering MINI’s case for more four door in the line-up, MINI’s newest...
Rumors are circulating that MINI plans to skip the NAIAS this January. Motoring.com.au is reporting that MINI (along with Jaguar and Land Rover) are planning on skipping what has historically been the...
Would you buy a car or order a car online? It seems like a no-brainer given that we buy everything else online. Yet franchise agreements make the idea of buying a car...
The Clubman Cooper and Cooper S models are hitting UK and European showrooms as we speak with the US following in a few weeks time. But there’s three major product offerings for...