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.
Later today MINI USA will be announcing 2.9% financing on all hardtop models. Here’s the rundown: – 2.9% financing up to 36 months all hardtop models except JCW – 3.9% financing up...
The combination of the slow winter months and the current resession have caused MINI USA to offer a discount financing program for the first time in the history of the modern MINI....
A few years ago we had this little idea at MF. Why not take MINI’s OEM badge holder and make round magnetic badges that fit it. They could be cheap and easily...
[pictobrowser motoringfile 72157614372497393] The online press introduction of the MINI Convertible is now online for all to enjoy. There are nine video parts to the event including a Q&A with MINI USA...
For all you R55 owners and fans out there MINI has a notable new accessory available this spring. MINI has added a new spoiler to the accessory line-up that was designed from...
Awhile back we had a chance to sit in on a presentation by Clubman designer (and head of MINI exterior design) Marcus Syring. Mr. Syring shared with us a brief history of...
We’re reposting this Ask MF originally from last year due to a number of similar questions we’ve gotten over the last few weeks. This week’s “Ask MotoringFile” comes from Dave M and...
One of the most sought after features by many of us who take our MINIs to the track are working brake cooling ducts. As most trackday junkies know, one of the first...
Thanks to those tireless consumer advocates (can you feel the sarcasm?) over at the NHTSA, MINI has now issued letters to 2007-2008 R56 MCS owners telling them that they must bring their...
This edition of Ask MF comes courtesy of Steve: >I just purchased a 2007 JCW fully-loaded with JCW suspension and trying to figure out how to get the most out of it...