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.
Time again to say thanks to the fine people who help the MotoringFiles wheels turn. We’d also like to welcome a new sponsor into the fold: Fireballed Racing. Be sure to check...
The secret is out and the British media are starting to pick up the story on the John Cooper Garage closure. Nothing new that wasn’t reported earlier this week on MF but...
Over the last week or so my respect for the Cooper S JCW kit has grown immeasurably. Driving almost 1,500 miles in seven days is a great way to find a car’s...
MotoringFile reader Donald Hull brings us these pictures taken just a few days ago in San Francisco. They’re not too revealing but Donald tells us that the black MCS he spotted was...
We weren’t initially going to cover this news since, well, this is a MINI related site. But after the 20th person emailed us about it we figured people must be interested! First...
BusinessWeek writer Thane Peterson drives both a MCS convertible and MCS JCW and poses the question that many of us are facing; buy now or wait? Here’s an excerpt: >Buy it or...
John Cooper Garages, the shop and dealership owned by Mike Cooper that has become the spiritual home of the JCW brand is reportedly closing its doors on August 4th. It’s unclear how...
The Automotive News gives us a sneak peak as to how Smart plans on positioning itself in the US market: >Roger Penske plans to duplicate Mini’s strategy when he starts selling Smart...
Senior EVO staff writer Jetro Bovingdon asks the question many MF readers have been wondering for almost a year now; is this a ‘cynical marketing exercise or baby M car?’ His conclusion...
