Rediscovering The BMW SMG Transmission: A Hidden Gem Or Obsolete Relic?

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...

The N55 was a welcomed replacement for the potent but problematic N54, but in recent years, it’s developed a reputation for eating connecting rod and main bearings. Even though the internet cites frequent failures, it got me wondering: Is that reputation justified, or are a few isolated cases...

The turn of the millennium brought about a lot of changes in the automotive landscape, including our rapid acceptance of the SUV. It’s easy to see the impact of their ascent in the marketplace today; they’re everywhere on the roads. Their ability to tow like a pickup, carry passengers and cargo...

The N52 was a fixture in BMW’s lineup for nearly a decade. It’s a reliable engine suited to the highway and the race track. However, a recent recall has made light of a potential fire hazard within their PCV systems. If you own an N52-powered BMW, this is something you’ll want to fix.  What is...

All N55-powered BMWs use an electric water pump. They’re efficient and reduce parasitic engine losses, but they remain a source of headaches. More recently, owners have found their water pump’s aluminum ground bolt failing on them, shearing off for whatever reason and leaving the pump inoperable....

There are tons of kits on sale this week, many more than you’d be able to search through to see them all. Each make and model is covered, so you’ll be able to take advantage no matter what you drive. From air filter replacements to rotating assembly updates, there’s no kit too involved that we...

  European luxury isn't cheap. The vehicles use the highest quality material and craftsmanship while being built to higher European vehicle standards. But, with all that technology and craftsmanship comes a hefty price tag. Thankfully, European luxury cars depreciate like no others leaving a...

Companies like Scaglietti, Giugiaro, Pininfarina, Baur, and Reutter, became household names by building and designing some fantastic machinery. Smaller tuning houses generally don't have that ability, but more than a few have been able to buck the trend and modify a model so significantly that it...

The cross-plane crankshaft has been at the center of some of Europe’s all-time great V8s. Whether turbocharged or naturally aspirated, small or big displacement, the V8 has remained a seldom-found option across the pond, making it a particularly special animal. Now, with the advent of EV tech and...