BimmerFile Review: BMW 135i

Over the years we’ve reviewed a handful of MINI competitors in an effort to bring you the best of the automotive world through the eyes of a MINI owner. Today we have...

MINI Clubman vs the BMW 135i in Pictures

Want to see how a MINI Clubman stacks up next to the new BMW 135i coupe? We’ve got the first photos in the world of the two side by side. Look for...

Update #1 from the BMW/MINI Press Event

MotoringFile has landed at the BMW/MINI press launch. After some fog related flight problems getting into Monterey, we’ve been briefed on the shcedule and first up tomorrow is the US Spec MINI...

Is Hatchback a Dirty Word?

At least that is the question Wired is asking. >The hatchback body style has never really flown with American car-shoppers. Oh, sure, there have always been low-buck liftbacks for “entry level” buyers...

BMW Isetta Set for Production?

While we normally don’t put much credence to Auto Express scoops, we believe this one may have some legs. For one is matches much of what we’re hearing from our own sources....

Upcoming Reviews: We Want Your Questions

Over the next few weeks we will be not only participating in the official North American Clubman press launch but also the US launches of the BMW M3 and 1 Series as...

Lifan 3 Series: The Fake MINI

Car Scoop found this. Not only did they copy the name from BMW (3 Series), but check out the overall looks of the car. >Here we go again; the list with Chinese...

BMW Marketing Takes Cues from MINI

With BMW preparing for the 1 Series launch in the US late March, they’re turning to MINI for marketing ideas. >BMW IS REACHING INTO SIBLING Mini’s bag of marketing tricks for this...

BMW USA Officially Prices the 1 Series

BMW USA has officially priced the 1 series and as we expected, the base 135i will come in right around $35k. Here’s are the details: – 128i: $29,375 – 135i: $35,600 >The...

Your Take: the VW up! Concepts

A small rear engined compact from VW isn’t exactly a new idea. The original Beetle (in all of it’s rear engined glory) is the car that made VW what it is today....