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.
Last Friday we posted 92% of the list, now we’re ready to share with you what we know to be all 12 color options for the R56. The one surprise is that...
Yet another R56 prototype preview/review. This one is more of a preview as it seems Automobile Magazine is saving the actual driving impressions for next month’s magazine. Here’s an excerpt: >The biggest...
This edition’s question comes from Chris. While it seems like a rather simple one, I think the answer may be a bit surprising for some MINI owners. >I’ve got a 2005 Cooper...
As we get more and more facts and figures out the R56 MINIs, we’ll try to share them with our readers as soon as possible. This latest number is for all those...
According to a couple sources the optional MINI sunroof will be adding a feature for 2007. We can now confirm that the rear portion will pop-up to act as a vent. If...
Last January we gave new of MINI’s seven new colors for 2007. Then a few months back we showed you both Nightfire Red and Laser Blue for the first time. Now we’re...
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it seems just about every publication out there has an “exclusive” preview of the R56 this week. Here’s an excerpt from the AutoExpress test:
Of of the downsides to a stiffly sprung car, stiff side-walled runflats and horrendously bumpy roads is a potential for strut tower damage. It is a problem that has shown up on...
As we reported this last spring, the upcoming extended wheelbase MINI (aka the R55) will indeed have a 3rd, suicide like door. This is in contrast to the four door rumor that...
As reported previously, BMW will be halting production for a couple of weeks while it puts the finishing touches on plant remodelling in anticipation of full R56 production. You can read more...
