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Bavarian engineering has historically been known as the best in the world and continues to defy our expectations year after year. Why is this? It starts with the engineers themselves. German engineers are often groomed from a very young age to be the best in whatever field they choose, in this case, automobiles. Often it’s…

If you have a 2019-2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Turbo Coupe, or Turbo S Hybrid Coupe be aware that there has been a recall notice for the fuel line quick connector. Without repair, this connection may leak and increase the risk of fire. Porsche will notify owners of these vehicles, but sometimes these notices…

It’s been a weird few months, that’s for sure. If you are one of many owners of BMWs, Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches, here in Colorado, it’s thoroughly possible that you have driven many miles less than you normally would have, or would have wished to. It’s also possible that a majority of the journeys you…

A question we have been asked, from time to time. The idea of retro fitting is to add or exchange new parts that were not available when older models were first manufactured. This is a way of keeping a beloved BMW, Audi, VW or Porsche at a superb level of performance; one to match its…

You probably realize that tuning up your home’s air conditioning is important. What you may not realize is that having your car’s A/C system tuned up is equally important. When your vehicle’s air conditioning components are dirty, dust and irritants can circulate throughout your cabin. They may also cause your unit to become overheated and…

Many Porsche owners insist on washing and waxing their own cars. That’s understandable given how much you’ve invested in your beautiful car. Follow these tips to avoid damaging the unique paint job that gives your Porsche its attitude. Dry Your Car with a Soft Cloth To avoid unsightly watermarks, dry your Porsche with a soft…

German automaker BMW has registered the trademark for what looks to be a new flagship SUV. First spotted (https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/bmw-grow-crossover-lineup-x8) by a member of the Bimmer Post forums, Germany’s trademark office recently published BMW’s application filed March 24 for the “X8” trademark. According to Car and Driver (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a32149442/bmw-trademarks-x8-x8m-names-revealed/), the application was officially registered on April 1,…

Imagine you have a painting on your wall, and you believe it to be an original by a favorite artist. Unfortunately, a visitor who is an expert gently breaks the news that it is a copy, although a reasonably good one. Suddenly, it’s lost all its value in your eyes. Now, think of owning a…

As winter recedes, and better days lie ahead, it’s not unknown for people to start (or restart) fitness routines or go on a health kick. But what about your car? How might you want to give it a health check for the long summer ahead? Is the climate control in your Audi ready to cope…

Every manufacturer issues a recall at some point because of defects with a particular vehicle’s parts or assembly. BMW has announced a recall for its 2020 X6 SUVs: – BMW estimates that approximately 550 2020 X6 SUVs might suffer a rear spoiler detachment on the highway. If the spoiler detaches, it could cause other vehicles…

The Porsche 997 (2005-2012) is a high-performance vehicle, and the fun of owning it is driving hard and fast. However, driving your Porsche like you are on a racetrack only lowers your MPG, thus, costing you more money and time in fueling. Here are some ways you can get in an extra mile with your…

The warning lights and indicators on your car’s dashboard allow you to monitor your car’s condition and control settings. Therefore, knowing the meaning of your dashboard lights can help you identify any problems in your vehicle. Here are some of these warning lights: Blinking check engine light – this means your engine has some serious…