Questions From a Brit About Driving Route 66

A friend who works at the MINI factory in Oxford recently sent me an email saying that he may need my help planning something in the US – something that he’d always...

First Photos of the Convertible Aero Kit

These are the first photos of the MINI Convertible with the optional aero kit and checkered mirror covers. Also seen for the first time in these photos are the R99 double-spoke 17″...

MINI Plant Expansion in the Works?

Auto News has a story today about the next generation MINI and how it will effect capacity at the current plant. It's interesting that even enormous success brings problems. Here are some...

Apple/BMW iPod Joint Venture Confirmed

MacMinute has managed to get a hold of the actual ad that will launch this new product. Here's an excerpt from the ad copy: “The first seamless integration of iPod and automobile....

MotoringFile Spotlight: Aaron Cornaby

In the forth of our “Spotlight” series we figured we'd do something a little different and feature someone other than the typical MINI owner. Aaron Cornaby is the owner and founder of...

MINI Web Development Success

We don't make a habit of plugging new MINI sites on MotoringFile – especially ones selling products. And while I wouldn't really call this a plug I would like to congratulate a...

Autoweek Interviews BMW Group Design Director

This week's Autoweek features a fascinating interview with BMW Group design director Chris Bangle. No matter how you feel about Bangle or the designs that those under him have created, he's a...

More on Apple's iPod Interface for BMW

It looks like our recent assumptions about Apple and BMW co-developing an iPod integration device are proving true. Here are some excerpts from an article posted today on AppleInsider: Apple and BMW...