Electric MINIs coming to the States?

According to Autoweek, BMW plans to build a few electric MINIs and send them to the states to help meet the need for zero-emissions vehicles sold in California. >BMW plans to export...

MINI USA VP on Fox News

Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA on a recent episode of Fox News talking about MINI sales, what’s getting traded in and who is driving the cars. Thanks Adam for sending...

MINI Cooper Weiner Mobile

We all know the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile, right? A giant motor-home shaped like a hot dog in a bun, painted the colors of mustard and ketchup. Well, someone over there thought...

Holiday Greetings from MINI’s Design Team

Usually when we get cards around this time of the year from friends in the MINI world, we’re not asked to share them with our readers. However the card (seen above) we...

The Clubman Photoshopping Has Begun

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

Upcoming Event: Rolex Vintage Festival

Summer is winding down. Vacation time is almost all used up and school is going back in session. You do have one more chance to check out a great event in your...

Reader Review: R56 iPod Adapter

For those of you wondering about the OEM iPod Adapter and how the installation goes, MF reader Stephen Phillips has you covered with this great review! One of the unfortunate side effects...

MF Exclusive: The MINI Incident (Video)

Sent in by daily Motoringfile reader David Sims Last May, Brian Mathis and I drove my 2004 MINI Cooper S in the Nevada Open Road Challenge, better known as the Silver State...

Lack of UK Delivery Option for the MINI

Most everyone knows this already. You want a MINI. You want to pick it up at the factory, cruise around the UK or Europe for a spell, load it on a boat...

More R/C MINIs

We’re you one of the unfortunate that was not able to get a GP? Remote control car maker Carisma has you covered.

Counterfeit MINIs

But not like you have ever seen before. There is a Japanese company that makes a Kei car, as well as the newly introduced Suzuki MR Wagon, look like a MINI or...

John Cooper Garages Closed

From johncooper.co.uk: >John Cooper Garages will be closed throughout October 2006 due to reorganisation. Unfortunately we cannot be contacted (phone or e-mail) during this time and it will not be possible to...

MF Reader on the ‘Ring

This Friday brings us Motoringfile reader Andrea Gritta, who writes: I’ve been at the Nurburgring the previous weekend, and I’ve made a new personal record. Check out my lap if you’ve got...

The MF Mailbox: The 140hp Cooper?

Another from the MotoringFile mailbox that I thought a few might be interested in. We’ve gotten a few of these questions over the months about the potential for a new mid-range Cooper...