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.
Car Magazine has one of the more thorough recaps of what it’s like own and live with an electric MINI Cooper SE. Lots of real-life scenarios here and plenty that talk about...
To understand MINI’s strategy for the 4th Generation MINI, you’ll want to start by looking at the Porsche 911. For 2023 MINI is working on a ground-up redesign of its iconic hatch...
2021 must be better than 2020 right? In the MINI world it absolutely will be with a full refresh coming for the F55, F56 and F57 later this year and a few...
The following is a official press release from MINI is about putting a Christmas tree on a roof. Yeah that’s pretty much it. But before you yawn and just look at pictures...
Rauno Aaltonen is one of the finest gentleman we’ve ever met. A bit of a Finnish renaissance man, he’s been a MINI brand ambassador since 1961 and is a walking encyclopedia of the...
Brexit continues to cause major headaches for automakers including BMW. The parent of MINI is looking at various options for pricing and production as a no-deal Brexit looms. According to Automotive News...
While the recently revised 2021 Countryman has garnered a lot of attention on these pages, we haven’t looked too close at the range topping JCW yet. Luckily our brand new 2021 JCW...
The 2020 JCW GP is unlike any other MINI ever made. It is the most inherently flawed MINI we’ve ever driven with torque steer that demands the driver wrestle the wheel as...
There have been many rumors over the last several years about the future of the two slowest selling products in MINI’s line-up; the MINI Clubman and Convertible. While both represent great offerings...
The first JCW GP electric video is here. But let’s first back up. The idea of an all electric GP was a bit shocking for many of us. But then you see...