Modifying your car is one of the more satisfying things you can do with it. Adding power can be tricky as it changes your car, but your vehicle's ride height is much less critical. Lowering a car and installing a cool set of wheels is a straightforward way to make your car your own without...

Do you like to live dangerously? Are you the kind who's up for anything, at any time? Well, I have a few cars you’re going to love.There are lots of European cars out there that’ll give you good style and performance, with reliability; these are not those cars. No-no, these here will give you...

For almost two decades, the Audi S5 has been one of the best purchases for a sporty everyday coupe. Whether you’re after the older B8 or the current B9, speed, comfort, and practicality are at your fingertips, but the two go about it differently. One stands as a beloved model with a future...

Brake rotors are by far the most straightforward component within the brake system. At their core, they’re nothing more than metal plates stuck behind the wheels for the brake pads to grab onto. But in reality, their size, shape, weight, and composition play a massive factor in braking...

Today’s performance SUVs and sedans have become a bit shouty about their purpose. Whether brightly colored accents, enormous calipers, or aerodynamic elements, they’re not very “under the radar.” But if you look beyond those models, or rather, below them, you can find a surprising crop of...

What separates the best tuners from the rest? Any quick Google search will show you that “performance” upgrades aren’t hard to find, with lots of parts made overseas promising all the benefits you’re after. They exist because of inexpensive manufacturing, but no cost or lack thereof could account...

A healthy running engine is all about balance. Fuel, air, and spark combine to create combustion, and each of those catalysts needs to sit at a certain level relative to the others for easy motoring. Many common engine issues throw that balance out of whack, and no area of the engine has more...

Spark plugs are more than just something you need to replace every few oil changes. Their health directly influences performance and fuel economy, making them an integral part of the engine. Choosing the right one for your application can be a hassle with many different styles and performance...

Interior leaks in cars are often found after it is too late; one day, everything is fine, and the next, you're stepping into a pool of water instead of onto the floor mats. Water collected in the interior is a major issue, as the industry-standard locations for many computers and modules are...

The last thing you should want for your vehicles is less power and worse fuel economy, but that’s where neglected maintenance can get you. Servicing your vehicle is the best way to avoid that, and there are lots of areas that’ll need it. Oil changes and air filter replacements are some of those...