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Earlier in the year, Volkswagen Motorsport announced they would be running the all-electric VW ID. R, that absolutely crushed the previous Pikes Peak Record, around the "Green Hell" this summer. ...

Optimally-functioning spark plugs are critical to the operation of new vehicles. Modern engines run hotter and leaner with every iteration, so, spark plugs play an even more important role than years ...

This weekend, our motorsports team put on a strong showing in rounds five and six of the TC America Championship, taking home three podium finishes. During race five of the TC America Championship, ...

This weekend, the FCP Euro team could be found from Northeast Connecticut, all the way down to Southern Virginia. If you happened to miss our live updates on Facebook and Instagram from not one, not ...

Over time, thousands of ignition cycles cause ignition coils and spark plugs to wear out and degrade. This wear is often the cause of misfires and poor ignition. Even though easily replaceable, ...

Are you experiencing symptoms of a failing alternator in your BMW? Are you aware of what the symptoms are? If you need to replace your alternator, instead of buying a brand new one, this ...

BMW advertises that the fluid on the 6A6HP19Z transmission is a lifetime fill, meaning that you don't have to replace it for the lifetime of the vehicle. This, however, is misleading. ZF, who designs ...

BMWs with the N52 motor require accessory drive belt replacement around every 80,000 miles. When you're replacing your belt, there are a couple other components that should be replaced at the while ...

Mechatronic units on BMWs with the 6HP19 are known to have a few different issues that can crop up over time. This kit contains everything you need to service the Mechatronic unit while it's off your ...

BMW piezo style fuel injectors are a very well-known failure item. Failure can happen as early as 35,000 miles or never happen for the life of the vehicle. These injectors aren't a regular ...

Thanks to a cooperative Mother Nature, the annual United Car Club of Connecticut and UConn Car Club UC3 car show was way bigger than expected. In the shadows of Rentschler Stadium, the turnout for ...

P2 model Volvos with the five-cylinder engine use timing belts that have a replacement interval of around 100,000 miles. We recommend replacement much sooner than this at around 80,000 miles. Failure ...