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.
Since the JCW kits were officially released at Geneva a few weeks back, MINI enthusiasts have been clamoring for more details on the cars and the rational behind some of the decisions....
Beyond the MINI plant in Oxford there aren’t many places for enthusiasts to go and pay homage to the brand. For BMW owners there’s BMW Welt, the BMW Museum, the ‘Ring and...
We’ve had a couple of readers write to us with juicy rumors of the dealer installed JCW Engine kit being discontinued now that the factory car has been announced. So we’ve reached...
Nothing new to most MF readers but MINI USA officially rolled out JCW pricing at the NYC auto show. Including destination the JCW coupe will start at $29,200. The Clubman will be...
We’re launching the new MF Polls today with one of our most talked about subjects; the MINI Diesel. Are you in the US and are interested in buying a MINI Cooper D?...
While it’s old news to MotoringFile readers (since we exclusively scooped the correct dates weeks ago), MINI USA has officially announced the dates and locations of MTTS 2008. In the coming months...
Today we’re releasing the first in a series of new MotoringBadge’s for 2008. However unlike some recent badges we’ve released lately, this new set has something for all MINIs – even those...
The following review coincides with the Smart’s launch in the US and therefore will be reviewed in relation to that specific market. On paper the Smart micro-car is as revolutionary an ideas...
Say goodbye to Astro Black. 2008 will be the last year for the color that has been in the MINI palette since 2004. In it’s place will a darker metallic black closer...
As with any high-performance MINI, the initial release of information on the new John Cooper Works car has been met with plenty of mixed opinion within the MINI community. While MINI has...
