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.
DIY Friday is back this week with a PDF that I’ll soon be studying for my own steering wheel project. Installing the JCW Steering Wheel is easier than you would think, however...
MINI USA and its new agency BSSP have launched the first of several (potential) local MINI websites; the Greater Gotham Motoring School. The site presents the various New York dealers to potential...
Another review is in from the recent GP press event. This time from AutoExpress. Here’s an excerpt: >Developing 215bhp (Ed: yes it’s actually 218bhp) and 245Nm of torque, the GP has only...
They may not get the power figures right (who has) but they do a good job taking us through the ultimate factory MINI. Here’s an excerpt: >In GP form, the Mini feels...
This news comes from a Canadian reader: >I was just at a Canadian Mini dealership today, looking to see what they had to close out the model run. I read here a...
Around town I wasn’t sure if the JCW MCS much faster than my own MCS with 15% pulley, Supersprint exhaust and JCW intake. Once out of the city however it became obvious...
For an impressive fifth year in a row, the MINI Cooper ranked highest in the Compact Car Segment in J.D. Power and Associates latest Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. This...
Over the next week I’ll be giving a series of small reviews regarding different aspects of the JCW MCS. My test car (courtesy of MINI USA) is equipped with the classic combo...
We’ve got a few updates of random facts for those eagerly anticipating their GPs. – GP roof numbers are in for many owners. If you haven’t received yours, it should be arriving...
