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 unique story of success is entering the next round: The MINI, the world’s best-selling small premium car, is entering its second model generation. Making its world debut at the 2006 Paris...
What do a a bunch of kids doing parkour to French rap, Boy George, and a fast talking, German speaking Asian girl have in common? They are all part of the maddness...
MINI released another batch of R56 photos today to go along with the initial release last month. Nothing particularly new we haven’t seen, just a bit more detail.
After a year and almost 6500 miles on my OEM Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST, I was ready for a change. It’s not that I was completely unhappy with the Dunlops. They...
We have a very special MotoringFile video Friday this week. For those that may not know, Richard Hammond (presenter on our favorite motor show in the world, Top Gear) recently sustained serious...
For quite a few MINI owners who attended MINI United in Misano Italy last year, the prevailing question was, when can we do this again? We’re happy to exclusively report that MINI...
Ever since the updated US airbag laws went into effect for the 2005 model year, the US market has been without the option of a base two-spoke steering wheel. However, with the...
The rumors that some of you may have heard are indeed true. Starting over the next several days you’ll be seeing a lot less of my name below many of the daily...
MotoringFile download Friday is starting a little early this week. We’re happy to announce that we’ve just recieved the official 2007 (UK Spec) MINI preview brochure courtesy of reader Justin Stailey. Lots...
