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.
Seven years ago on March 22nd 2002 the first MINI dealers in the US opened their doors. While this may be US specific I think the enthusiasm of that time translates well...
Last week we asked you to send in your questions to MINI USA’s Product Manager Vincent Kung. The idea that we would pick the top ten and present them to Mr. Kung...
Looks like BMW’s biggest share holders the Quandt family has nixed the idea of a closer relationship between the Germany giants. This could impact everything from A/B Class component sharing with the...
Over the last year we’ve heard some rumbling that the MINI Crossover didn’t justify the cost of the development as a single model. To put it frankly BMW needed to create another...
The usually rather unreliable Auto Express has the latest on BMW’s Project i and how it relates to MINI’s future products. According to the weekly UK mag MINI will be debuting an...
Okay so this should be pretty easy right? The R57 is the convertible version of the R56. So I can copy and paste any one of our many review of the R56,...
The always interesting site bringatrailor.com has a great find of six vintage Minis found in a warehouse in Dallas Texas. Well worth a look. + Texas Mini Cooper Warehouse Stash / Bringatrailer.com
We usually save our stories about the overall BMW Group for BimmerFile but since this clearly affects MINI we felt it appropriate. Official BMW AG Release: The BMW Group’s performance held up...
The MINI Space Box is a custom Airstream trailer than showcases a custom made interior by Copenhagen’s Republic of Fritz Hansen. Look for the Space Box to show up at events, exhibitions,...
