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.
We’ve got more DIY goodness for you this Friday. This time it’s the official Protective Boot Strip that owners can put on just below the hatch to protect their rear bumper. As...
Yes the rumors are true; the MotoringFile garage is hosting one of Randy Webb’s last ever Pulley parties today. From 9am to 11pm Randy will be in the garage installing everything from...
The Road. The Tail of the Dragon is probably the closest thing in spirit to a place like the Nurburgring that we have in North America. While there are countless great roads...
Everything’s possible with MINI. Any time. Any place. Sometimes even the seemingly impossible. Such as the idea of a MINI hotel “on wheels” for the 2006 Football World Cup, appearing in host...
MotoringFile has learned that, as of last week, only eight soon to be GP owners have signed up for MINI USA’s Monterey Delivery Program. While this has probably changed a bit since...
Time again to give thanks to the fine folks that keep MotoringFile going. I’d also like to take a minute to welcome a couple of new sponsors to the site: Miniaturetrailers.com and...
DIY Friday is back by popular demand with a must for all those who either want a little extra in-car safety or often find burning Fieros on the side of the road....
We’ve got downloads! But first, here’s an updated press release from Phil Wicks and MavTV that goes into a bit more detail about the upcoming MINI Challenge coverage in North America. >Phil...
Yes, this technology is not focused on small fwd cars. No, we don’t expect MINI to join the hybrid ranks anytime soon. However when MINI’s parent company enters into such a strategic...
A friendly reminder that you only have 12 hours to get your questions in to us for our interview with MINI USA Product manager Jeff Stracco. As you may recall we’ll be...