Opinion Archives - MotoringFile

Feb 28, 25Feb 28, 25

MINI Aceman – Why it May be MINI’s Most Important New Model

Despite the fact that the new MINI Aceman EV isn’t sold in several key markets, including North America, it’s a big deal for the brand for several reasons. The most obvious is...

Opinion: It’s Time for the Countryman Hybrid to Return and Here’s How To Do It

Opinion: Lack of Shift Paddles in America is Hurting MINI’s Reputation

The Electric MINI JCWs – Five Things That Are Driving MINI Fans Crazy

J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J03 Cooper Convertible (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Is BMW & MINI’s Conservative EV Strategy Is Starting to Look like The Smart Choice?

Five years ago, BMW and MINI placed a bet on an electrification strategy summed up in four words: “the power of choice.” The concept was simple—give consumers the ability to choose between...

Oct 3, 24Oct 3, 24

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 4th Gen MINIs | 2024-2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) MINI Countryman Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Opinion: The New MINI Countryman S Looks Great Until you Try to Order One

Note: While this article is specifically about the new US version of the U25 MINI Countryman, much of this critique could be levels against the F66 MINI Cooper. Since its rebirth, the...

May 7, 24May 13, 24

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 Opinion Reviews U25 MINI Countryman

Opinion: The 2025 Countryman vs the 2024 Countryman – Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better

We’ve been driving our 2023 MINI Countryman a lot lately which has given us some time to ponder the biggest change MINI is making with the new model; the size. Having been...

Sep 20, 23Sep 20, 23

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Opinion: The New Era for MINI Design Is A Return to Form & We’re Here For It

Do people really hate the new MINIs design? If you look at the 100s of comments on MotoringFile over the last week you would come away with that impression. Yet we’ve seen...

Apr 19, 23Apr 19, 23

Opinion R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Opinion: It’s Time for BMW To Embrace MINI R53 Generation

We have never shied away from showing our love for the current range of MINI products. They are faster, better built and offer higher levels of tech, comfort and safety than anything...

Jan 17, 22Jan 17, 22

Opinion

It’s Time To Talk About Winter Tires On MINIs

If you live in an area that gets snow and you have summer, we need to talk. If you’ve been following MotoringFile for any time you’ll know we are big proponents of...

Nov 24, 21Jan 13, 24

Opinion

Will Synthetic Fuel Save The Cars We Love?

With the sale of pure ICE engined cars being banned in some countries by 2030 (and hybrids by 2035) many are openly asking what the future holds for the cars we love....

Feb 28, 21Feb 28, 21

Opinion

Let’s Talk About Winter Tires And MINIs

Snow seems to be everywhere this winter. From the UK to the southern US we’ve seen an abundance of the white stuff over the past few months. Here in Chicago we’ve gotten...

Feb 18, 21Feb 19, 21

MINI Competitors Opinion

Opinion: The Ford Bronco Just Showed MINI How to Do Retro Right

The Ford Bronco hit the internet last night and the internet broke. From the automotive to the general press the Bronco is being hailed as exactly the type of product that people...

Jul 14, 20Jul 14, 20

F56 Electric MINI Opinion

The Surprising Value of the Electric MINI Cooper SE

We’ve been writing about the surprising value that MINI USA has achieved with the electric Mini Cooper SE since pricing was announced last fall. But what do we mean and how does...

Mar 29, 20Mar 14, 23