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.
It’s not all doom and gloom for the automotive industry. the 4rd quarter saw MINI sales up 1.9% thanks to a recovering European and Asian markets. One of the key contributors was...
Twenty years ago this week BMW took the wraps off of the all new MINI at the Paris Motor Show. Two decades and three generations on the original “new” MINI still appeals...
The MINI JCW Team has won the TC America Championship for the second year in a row. The title, captured at the Indianapolis Speedway this past weekend, is the second in two...
MINI USA had seen some positive signs earlier this year just before the world was hit by COVID. And surprisingly despite the total shutdown of many dealers and parts of the US...
The MINI JCW Team heads to its home track this weekend for the last race of the season and the championship on the line. You can follow all the action live at...
As auto enthusiasts, we here at MF often debate the dream garage scenario. If you hit the lottery tomorrow, what three cars would you fill this mythical dream garage with? The caveat?...
There is no single race car driver who’s played a bigger role for the MINI brand in it’s rally days. That’s why this all new MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition is a bit...
The coming facelift isn’t the only news from our sources this week. According to those in the know about the plans, MINI intends to introduce a mild hybrid version of the B48...
The move to front wheel drive for the BMW 1 Series was long telegraphed but still disappointing for many of the BMW faithful. To ease the pain they created the M135i with...
Today we have our first full view of the 2022 facelift for the F55 five door, F56 three door hatch and F57 convertible. What does this image tell us and when can we expect the final product? Read on...
