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 MINI All4 team has won Dakar. No it’s not an actual Countryman like the WRC rally car is but this is the Dakar. Something much more serious is required to not...
Stephane Peterhansel clinched his 10th Dakar Rally win today and the first for Mini as a brand in the car category. Peterhansel lead much the event in the category. The Frenchman battled...
Sometimes it’s just nice to be back where you feel most comfortable. Those were my thoughts as I slipped begin the wheel of a lightly spec’d 2012 MINI Cooper S hatch. No...
Can’t make it to the Detroit Autoshow this year? No problem – we’ve got it covered for you from every angle. And perhaps the most important angle are the debuts. These are...
Last week it was MINI USA announcing record sales. This week BMW Group global is doing this same. 2011 was the best year on record for BMW Group and the three automotive...
Need to kill a few hours. Your’re in luck as MINI USA has updated their online configurator with the new Roadster models. Also included are several new options for March 2012 product...
According to Autosport, MINI has finally confirmed it’s 2012 World Rally Car entry. But it wasn’t without some drama. Apparently MINI has been unhappy with the sports coverage in BMW’s home market...
As those who listened to yesterday’s MF podcast yesterday found out, BMW doesn’t intent on releasing the 3rd generation MINI until well into 2013. Unlike the R50 and R53, BMW is planning...
[audio:http://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/mf_podcast_F56.mp3] Subscribe | Download (10 MB MP3) Something funny happened after Michael and I finished our last podcast for BimmerFile. We started talking MINIs. And as we’re prone to do, we quickly...
