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.
What happens when you take a late model classic Mini with its incredible handling and throw in a modern, high output Honda VTEC engine? Something fast and a bit dangerous. The guys...
As MINI owners, we are in a unique position to weigh-in on the recent possibility of Mercedes owned Smart entering to the US market. Sure, they aren't as exciting to drive (except,...
With the Detroit Auto Show about to open to the public it's time to sit back and check out some photos. For those that didn't go it's a great way to see...
And a little more. The latest issue of Autocar gives us a glimpse at what could be a slightly longer new MINI. Here's an excerpt: These exclusive shots show an engineering prototype...
It seems that over the past couple of years MINI has been quietly gaining a reputation for offering well designed, modern wrist watches. The 2005 collections seems to carry on that tradition...
Based on what a few sources are saying it seems MINIUSA has been having issues getting the new Official MINI armrest approved in the US. Word has it the supplier of the...
MINI has released body colored shift knobs. They’re knobs, they’re painted, they match your car. They list for $90 and are available at your local MINI dealer. There’s also a matte silver...
The MCSa has made it's official debut (apparently the LA show doesn't count to MINI's PR office) and we've got tons of information to share including performance and fuel economy figures (via...
[Updated 1.10.05] JCW will be revising it's offering for the MINI Cooper to something a bit more affordable. Knowing that most people interested in high torque and horsepower output will be buying...