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.
The MotoringFile Magnetic Badges have a new name and a new home: MotoringBadges.com. And to celebrate we have a huge batch of new badges to debut today. Here’s the rundown: R50/R53 Original...
Here’s the question from MotoringFile reader Olin: >I hear the 07 Cooper S with the JCW upgrade may be offered in an automatic. Any word on this? One thing to clear up...
Looking to spec your MINI a little early? You’ll definitely want to download this official colour options PDF. It breaks down what is available with each model and what interior and exterior...
We’ve got numbers. Loads and loads numbers on every aspect of the new 2007 MINI. Everything from top speed (140mph for the MCS) to battery placement (next to the engine as reported...
MINI Takes the States may be over, but the press coverage lives on. This time it’s Brandweek and they not only cover MTTS but touch on the brand’s health as a whole...
The accessories onslaught is set to begin this spring for the R56 and we have our first sneak peak this morning. The screen capture to the right (click to enlarge) shows the...
Just back from a whirlwind MTTS trip that went above and beyond all my expectations. We got to St. Louis a little too late for the baseball game but just in time...
As we reported 18 months back, MINI’s new navigation system will indeed feature a simplified iDrive-like controller behind the shifter. The controller will mange an interface that is similar to the BMW...
After some creative scheduling changes I’m happy to report that I’ll be joining Todd (along with some friends from Chicago) at the St. Louis and Indianapolis MTTS stops. I’ll be arriving Tuesday...
Service. Ask any MINI owner and you’re likely to hear both good and bad tales. For a brand new car and brand new company it’s certainly an understandable issue. However for BMW...
