MINI Cooper Diesel in the US, redux

The price of gas in the US is again on the rise. With that, we starting thinking about the MINI Cooper Diesel. As much as I hate to say it, we also...

Autocar Reviews the JCW Works S

Somewhat favorable, somewhat not, it’s the review from Autocar. >It also feels naughtier on the road. It’s genuinely quick in any gear, with just enough added zest to make it noticeably quicker...

MINI USA Configurator Updated for 2008

Update: Forget all about the price changes to the configurator. All that discussion about what went up and what didn’t… all of it… We just got off the phone with MINI USA...

MF Review: 2007 MINI JCW Engine Kit

As some readers of MotoringFile may be aware, I sold my much loved 2005 Cooper S a couple of months ago for a brand new and fully loaded 2007 MCS. And instead...

2008 MINI Convertible Order Sheet

Last month we gave you details on the MINI USA’s pricing on the 2008 MINI Convertible. This month we have the official online ordering guide to help those who are looking at...

The Clubman Photoshopping Has Begun

Worth a look if you’re a potential (mod happy) Clubman owner. [ Clubman Photoshopping Contest ] Motoringunderground.com

MINI Challenge Race Car Debuts at Frankfurt

Official MINI Press Release: The new MINI has already impressively proven its sporting talent on the road. And soon the racing version of this new generation of the world’s only small premium...

MotoringFile Live at the Frankfurt Motor Show

We’re live at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show with the public debut of the MINI Clubman and JCW Challenge Race Car among other notables. Photos will be updated throughout the day below:

The MINI Coupe for the 2008 Model Year

Official MINI Press Release meant for the European market. The US and other markets will not be getting the fuel saving technology mentioned below. There can be no doubt about it: the...

MT Tests the MINI, GTI and Volvo C30

Motor Trend test drove the new Volvo C30, Vw GTI and 2007 MINI Cooper S back to back to back and came away with an interesting result. But first, here’s what they...