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.
Check this irony laced eBay auction for a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit “Kooper-ish”: [ 1981 Volkswagen: Rabbit KOOPER-ish ] eBay “You will be the smoothest cat in town. Dont be fooled by the...
From the BBC (updated): MG Rover, the stricken UK car maker, has said it will appoint administrators for the business later on Friday. The announcement came after negotiations with a possible Chinese...
It would appear that the current MINI, R50 and R53, are going out with a bang in their final year of production. Like the classic Mini in it’s later years, it looks...
It looks like MINI will be taking JCW to a whole new level for the 2006 model year. According to sources, MINI plans to begin offering JCW items (not all) as factory...
The flash-based site we all know and love MINIUSA.com, is currently being featured on Macromedia.com for a case study. Here’s an excerpt: The Challenge: MINI USA faced a three-fold challenge. They needed...
In an effort to keep sales up for the final year of production of the current car, MINI will be offering a special options package for the 2006 model year. While details...
MotoringFile’s stats are in for March and the key word seems to be double. I’m happy to say that the site has doubled it’s statistics in unique visitors and pages served (unfortunately...
From MINIUSA PR: Demand for MINI brand automobiles was exceptionally strong as the division celebrated its third anniversary in the U.S. on March 22nd. March sales were the best ever recorded, for...
We just got word from a source that MINI has not only decided to use clip-on, removable roofs but entire removable hoods, fenders, and doors. Because of this the next MINI’s exterior...
While we’ve already reported extensively on what will be seen both inside and outside the next generation MINI, we hadn’t gotten our hands on any clear photos of the upcoming potential interior...