Interior designers have the difficult task of finding a balance of modern design without being too far detached from that which we've become familiar with. This is exacerbated by the heavy use of touch displays and new alternative sustainable materials. Over the last decade, designs have gone...

Is your MK7 Volkswagen GTI constantly low on coolant or are you experiencing intermittent overheating? If you are, there's a good chance that your water pump and thermostat housing assembly are to blame. Addressing the issue at the first signs of failure can save you a lot of headaches and money...

Over the last decade, strict regulations have made cars safer and more efficient. This does, however, bring with it the challenges of cars getting larger and the exterior design dictated heavily by aerodynamics. There were a number of cars that looked better than the rest over the decade—five of...

The crankcase breather system is critical to the function of the Porsche 996. If this system, also known as the air-oil separator system is failing and left unattended, can end up costing a lot more than it should to replace. Our kit takes the guesswork out of overhauling the complete...

The last decade has brought with it many challenges in the automotive design & engineering world. One of the biggest is the increasing emissions regulations and concerns. Since 2010 and even earlier, we've felt the crunch of those regulations in the form of uninspiring engines. However, there...

The year is quickly coming to a close, and that means the end of a wild decade in the automotive world. Looking back across the last ten years, there have been a number of influential designs that are shaping what this next decade is going to become.  If there's one feature that can make or break...

It's not news at this point, but there's another car coming out of the BMW M stable—the BMW M2 CS. A handful of features set the CS apart from the now-standard BMW M2 Competition, but are these features enough to make up for the massive difference in price?  When comparing the M2 CS to the...

The BMW N55 engine has a much more robust valve cover than that of earlier generations such as the N54. However, many systems were integrated into the valve cover itself, which means that there is more to go wrong. This valve cover comes out of the box, ready to install, with all of the hardware...

Yes, it's that time of year. It's less than two weeks away from the holidays, and you've yet to get a gift for that special someone who obsesses over cars. Without knowing exactly what car they drive or what their car needs, what do you get them?  Tools. Think about it. Tools will be used...

Whether you're shopping for a used Porsche 996 or you already own one, there's one problem you probably hear of quite often, and that is IMS (Intermediate Shaft) bearing failure. There is one reason for this, and that is because if left unattended, IMS bearing failure can, and will, result in...