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.
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...
BMW AG has laid off all 850 workers who worked weekends and has shut plant production down for one week. Additionally BMW will be laying off 150 at the MINI engine plant...
You can get another look at that trippy MINI cross-over prototype that’s currently undergoing cold weather testing over at Autoweek. Look for the production version of the crossover to debut this fall...
Potentially owing to less than stellar sales, MINI UK has decided to improve the specification of the JCW MINIs it sells. Here’s the full rundown of what is now standard on the...
While we missed official coverage of both the Detroit and LA Auto Shows due to schedule conflicts, we managed to make it to the Chicago Auto Show for the 6th year in...
As we’ve reported (exclusively as early as last July) MINI is now seriously considering a diesel powered model for the US market. The model could be due in the states as early...
Look at the photo above closely. Within the black lower vent you’ll see the brake ducts on the outer edges. This is potentially huge for all those weekend warriors who are having...
[pictobrowser bridger 72157613599931146] A unique racing experience with 208 hp now also in the new generation of the open four-seater MINI – World debut at the International Geneva Motor Show – Extension...
MINI USA will be rolling out the JCW Convertible with the start of April Production (which opens for modification through February 24th). There is no specific on-sale date because of this. However...
