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.
In the next few weeks JCW will be releasing a retrofit kit for all R55, R56 and R57 models that allows owners to install one or two of the following gauges: –...
As we’ve reported previously MINI will be debuting two special edition models in May this year at MINI United in Silverstone England. But now we have details on the names and the...
Rumors have been swirling for days that MINI will be debuting a new concept simply known as the MINI Spacebox. Is this a new concept car? Is this the production R60? Is...
We’ve asked this question before but as we get closer to the official launch of the car this fall, the realities of what we’ll all be calling this thing become more real....
Over the past couple of years we’ve found some of the most popular stories on MF have been our Ask Stracco features. They were a rare opportunity to ask questions and get...
Ok the above isn’t exactly in Chicago but here’s a sneak peak at our press car and our coming review of the R57 due late next week. 60 degree temps gave us...
This latest Ask MF comes from Steve: >As a Stage 1 JCW owner, am I able to purchase the factory JCW air mass sensor, air filter, inlet tube, exhaust and downpipe and...
For all those of you in the NYC area MINI of Manhattan is having a launch party for the R57 MINI convertible March 21st from 10am – 4pm. You can RSVP via...
This weekend will mark the start of our full review of the new R57 MINI convertible. In an effort to prepare for our time, we want to hear what you want to...
This week’s Ask MF comes from James: I have a Clubman. Where is the best, safest place to mount an external GPS? I find that the windshield suction cup mount takes up...
