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.
Five new wheels are being introduced with the 2011 refresh. Starting with the Cooper, we see a new 15†wheel for the base model and all the 16s are being replaced with...
For our US readers there have been a few interesting changes to MINI USA’s ordering packages. The premium, convienance, sport and cold weather packages are largely left unchanged but there are number...
Leading up to the debut of the 2011 MINI we’ve been dropping hints that the revised JCW will be both a little dissapointing and a surprising at the same time. Last week...
A few weeks back we heard a rumor of MINI altering the steering for the 2011 refresh. We now know why. It isn’t to give it more feel (as we reported) but...
Earlier in the week we gave you a high-level look at the 2011 MINI. Updated exterior and interior styling along with tweaks to the engines are the highlights but there’s hardly a...
We’ve heard rumors of the back pressure popping sound so loved in the late model R53s coming back with the 2011 LCI. Today we can confirm it. For the 2011 Cooper S...
Some incredible updates and surprising prices. Let’s start with what is coming free. For 2011 MINI is adding two one time options to the standard feature list. Both HD radio and Sirius...
For years enthusiasts have been complaining that BMW and MINI need to make cars lighter. Today the BMW Group is giving us its answer. The hope of the megacity program (which will...
Today BMW released the first official information on the forthcoming Megacity vehicle that will redefine BMW and the brand it’s carefully cultivated for the past 80 years. Yes it’s that big. The...
