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.
Here’s one just for the Cooper owners out there. With the recent release of the John Cooper Sound Kit for the Cooper, we’ve had several people ask about the official installation PDF....
For the second podcast of the week we decided to change gears a bit and stick to some newbie topics. Specifically break-in procedure. We hit everything from brakes, to tires and most...
Another treat for those who are getting a little more excited about the JCW GP these days. We’ve got a minute and a half of the GP zigging, zagging and screeching it’s...
[3:00pm EST: Updated gallery with new photos] Here’s the information and photos many of us have been waiting for. This is the official press kit on the JCW GP for the Geneva...
[2:00pm EST: Updated gallery with new photos] The MINI Traveller Concept for Geneva will feature a Monte Carlo Rallye theme when it debuts next month. While it’s basically the same traveller concept...
As some of you have noticed, answers to MotoringFile’s Ask an SA have been delayed a bit. But before the conspiracy theories start, I’m happy to report that there’s a good reason....
The first podcast of the week is all about news. We talk the JCW GP, snow in a MINI, the Dodge Hornet, and why DB needs some help with hi air-con. You...
As a follow-up to the recent MotoringFile VW GTI review (and previous MCSa review) I thought I’d offer up my thoughts on the automatic Cooper S while behind the wheel. In some...
Since it’s Friday we thought it would be as good a time as any to post a few links that have made their way to the MotoringFile inbox lately. Now it wouldn’t...
Okay MotoringFile readers, you’ve asked for it and now you’ve got it. Let’s hear all about that sacred strip of pavement that you call your favorite. Where they are, when to drive...