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.
A classic from the MotoringFile archives, this official PDF details the full parts list and install process for the original 03-04 JCW engine kit. This is the kit without the JCW intake...
MINI USA will be delaying the introduction of the new wood steering wheel for the foreseeable future. Apparently the issue is that the Wood wheel has not performed US crash tests the...
Here’s our first Ask MF regarding the new R56 (from reader JB): >I’ve got an R56 on order and have had one pesky question that my MA hasn’t been able to answer....
MF Exclusive: While BMW’s buyout of the JCW brand may have taken longer than anticipated, BMW is wasting no time in getting to work. Not only are engineers in Munich and Designers...
With the Clubman debut scheduled for later this year at Frankfurt (press photos should come even earlier) we’ve been getting new information almost weekly. Today we’re happy to confirm that the much...
Love him or hate him, Jeremy Clarkson is always worth reading. And when he’s reviewing a MINI, it’s usually worth reading a couple of times. Here’s a sneak peak: >As you can...
While there’s been a lot of praise for the 2007 MINI on both MotoringFile and elsewhere in the automotive universe, all is note quite perfect with the new car. So in an...
We have something very special for you today; the premier* of the first two episodes of MINI USA’s Hammer & Coop series. For those that missed all the initial commotion, MINI USA...
Much has been made of the fact that the hood scoop on the Cooper S is not connected to anything internally. Yes it’s true that it’s on the car for no specific...
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the optional 2007 Sport Suspension on MotoringFile in the last few months. Specifically what components are involved in the option . Is it simply...
