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.
MINI’s new digital experience is far more complex than anything we’ve seen from the brand before. However, there’s a hidden feature that not only makes it easier to use but can also...
In this video review we get behind the wheel of the four-door MINI Cooper S to see what an extra pair of doors does to MINI’s iconic hatch. Does it still drive...
The 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 is MINI’s first globally available electric vehicle aimed at the masses. But how does it stack up against the competition in terms of range, charging speed,...
We’ve been very vocal about MINI’s decision to eliminate the manual transmission globally, and equally outspoken about MINI’s choice to exclude shift paddles on the Cooper in most of America. While we...
The all-new U25 MINI Countryman hasn’t even been on sale for a year, yet we already have our first details about its upcoming refresh. Thanks to insider sources, we now know that...
What happens when you take the same platform, engines, transmission and tech from a MINI Countryman and turn it into a four door sedan? You get the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe....
In the final part of our interview with MINI USA Head of Product & Marketing, Pat McKenna, we reveal some big news: the possible return of the manual, along with more options...
In part one of our final interview, we talk with MINI USA Head of Product & Marketing, Pat McKenna, about his early years at BMW, which included the legendary BMW Films. We...
Our first look at the latest generation of MINI Cooper JCW accessories is here. While MINI has yet to formally announce the new family of accessories designed for the F66 and J01,...
MINI is extending internal combustion production past 2030 but what models might that include and can the MINI even survive this turbulent period? Based on sources—and a bit of our own guess...
