AK Motorsport has a variety of lightweight subframe applications. This Volkswagen and AUDI MQB subframe is similar to their Nissan GT-R lightweight front subframe in that it is stronger and longer than the factory steel piece. ...

Goodyear released some new high end rubber called the Eagle Supsport R and Eagle Supersport RS. The R is supposed to be more of a streetable high grip tire which likely will rival the Toyo R888R and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. ...

The Dallas News reports the state senate passed a bill which will outlaw red light cameras in Texas. The governor is expected to sign the bill into law which will make Texas the 11th state to ban the use of red light cameras. ...

Wiseco pistons posted a great article explaining the purpose and function of the second piston ring. Many engine builders and engineers read this site and already know these details but for the rest of us who aren't experts there is some great technical piston and ring info in the article below. ...

This network is critical of Carwow videos. Are they featured from time to time? Yes. Why? Because Carwow benefits from having certain cars available that never were sold in the US market plus an airstrip they seemingly get to use whenever they want to (poorly) test cars. ...

Well, the numbers certainly are right on the money for the MKVII Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport with a TTE475 turbocharger upgrade. The car also has a DVX 98 RON ECU tune as well as their TCU tuning for the DQ250 transmission. ...

We’re pleased to announce our catalog of performance software and is now available for the 2019 model year North American Golf GTI, Jetta GLI and Audi A3. APR ECU Upgrades recalibrate the factory ECU to deliver tremendous leaps in performance, with the first step being offered with a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty! ...

It seems Volkswagen did not learn much from their Phaeton debacle. What happened? It was priced too high and bumped up against Audi. Why would you pay a premium for a Volkswagen when you could just go get an Audi? ...

This is something a bit different hitting the market. Say hello to ALTi who specializes in CNC machined wheels. This is a new wheel company that has been in the works behind the scenes for some time. The difference with ALTi is due to the quality of the machining which means hand finishing is not necessary. There is no hiding of flaws this way. ...

BoostAddict is seeing more and more posts about chemical direct injection fuel system cleaning solutions. Color this website skeptical but over the years some pretty bad carbon build up (namely in Audi 4.2 FSI and BMW N54 motors) was posted and it took a direct physical solution to clean off the carbon deposits. ...

The Golf GTI is a great value tuning platform and hitting over 500 horsepower with it is pretty routine at this point. It almost sounds crazy to say but there are several turbo upgrade options out there and even hybrid units that bolt in which will take you to 400, 500, or 600 horsepower and beyond. ...

Volkswagen does not seem to have any idea what they are doing. Just last month reports were that the MK8 Golf R with 400+ horsepower was axed. Volkswagen threatened for years and years to take back the four-cylinder power crown from AMG with a hot Golf. ...

Incredible results here on a stock motor MKVII Volkswagen Golf R and what is the quickest MKVII Golf R in the world running a hybrid turbo. This Golf R is equipped with the DBV2 journal bearing IS38 turbocharger. ...

Let's interject some automotive humor in between the usual serious horsepower posts. The California DMV is, well, what one could imagine hell to be. Endless rules, lines, red tape, fines, regulations, bureaucracy, and little to no fun. ...