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 the official press release on the latest MINI USA Dragcar results that we reported on a few days ago: >The MINI USA/FTR Dragster made an impressive showing at the Import Drag...
We just received word that MINI is planning on showing a third MINI Traveller concept, this time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Apparently the concept will differ slightly...
While there’s nothing really new in the story, Autoweek does an admirable job of summing the JCW GP up. Except for perhaps the negative initial reaction by most MINI enthusiasts. Here’s an...
Update: As some of us suspected this isn’t quite an official leaked document but a white paper put together by Supplier Business. While it’s not quite from the inside, it could still...
Autocar magazine has named MINI Car Manufacturer of the Year 2005 at its annual award ceremony held in London on Monday 14th November 2005. Presenting the award, Autocar editor Rob Aherne said:...
The MINI drag car had it’s best showing yet this past weekend with an 11.26 in the quarter mile this at Palmdale. The speed at the end of the quarter mile was...
(A little non-MINI related automotive content today) For years the word “Rendezvous” meant one thing to auto enthusiasts; a Ferrari 275GTB screaming through Paris in the early hours of the morning. I...
This edition of Ask MotoringFile is focused on how to best spec a MINI. Here’s the question as sent in by Paul: >Since you are up to date on all the varieties...
Another very full show this week. Apparently we’ve been inspired by the recent interview with Phil Wicks as show #21 revolves around motorsports. We disucss the various classes for Phil’s new US...
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