Mercedes has a long history of designing and developing their own automatic transmissions. Where many companies reach out to dedicated transmission manufacturers, you can find Mercedes units in...
In today’s society, the SUV and crossover are the go-tos for many families and commuters across the United States. Boasting interior space and a plush ride as well as safety in size, it's easy to identify the draw that has many people shifting to larger vehicles. Enter the Mercedes W166-chassis,...
As Porsche evolved from the 996 to the 997, they incorporated the lessons they learned along the way. Among the many revisions were a heavily revised manual gearbox and the all-new PDK dual-clutch that set the motoring world ablaze with its radically quick shifts. How did each of them live up to...
If Volvo were to be known for one thing, it would be its safety innovations. Not to take away from the rally and touring car heritage, the fantastic ad campaigns, or their overall quirky way of building cars, but their safety innovations have redefined and revolutionized the automotive landscape...
BMW fuel injectors have been a hot topic for many owners over the last decade or so. The switch to direct fuel injection made BMW’s N5X and B5X-series engines some of the most capable Euro tuner platforms of all time. However, their initial Piezoelectric-style injectors were anything but reliable...
Sure, Volvos are known for their safety, but those who’ve never driven one won’t realize that they offer luxury and comfort on par with many of the offerings from BMW and Audi. Depending on the suspension optioned on a particular model, they can also be quite sporty and fun to drive. The P3...
The P3 chassis piggybacked off one of the most successful Volvo generations of all time and never did quite match its predecessor in terms of sales success. However, the P3 carried on Volvo’s safety, reliability, and comfort in a striking new chassis for the world to enjoy. Now, as used models,...
Launching in 2010, the MK6 VW GTI is Volkswagen's sixth-generation GTI and currently one of the best-value cars you can buy. They're quick, fun, and practical, making them perfect daily or track toy. Over a decade after launch, these models have seen their share of owners—many of whom haven't...
A few things make an M car an M car, and that list starts with the chassis. The ultimate driving machines of old were always built around a relatively light chassis with excellent handling dynamics. Suspensions were engineered to deliver feedback and quick response to the driver’s inputs as they...
Clutch or torque converter? Three pedals or two? That’s the question prospective buyers asked themselves around twenty years ago when ordering their new Porsche 996 and the one you need to ask yourself before looking for a 996 on the used market. Porsche offered their first water-cooled Carrera...
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