BMW, the Ultimate Driving Machine. For decades BMW has been synonymous with selling sporty sedans and coupes that tread a fine line between luxury, performance, and practicality. No BMWs have combined those traits better than those sporting the now-iconic ‘M’ badge. BMW has built the legacy and...

It's safe to say that the modern automotive enthusiast is absolutely spoiled when it comes to the amount of quality automotive content that we have to choose from. No matter what you're into, chances are there's a YouTube channel, website, or blog that goes into great depth and detail about it....

While the first-generation Porsche Cayenne features a plethora of engine options depending on the year and the model, there are only two options when it comes to transmissions and you can't go wrong with either of them.   All 955 and 957 Porsche Cayenne models sold between 2003 and 2010 feature...

A combination of imitation and competition between auto manufacturers has bred some of the best cars of all time. As certain cars become benchmarks, auto manufacturers and marketers take aim at their competitors, seeking to attract customers to their brand and respective models. Those in the...

Despite not being a world-renowned sports car, the first-generation Porsche Cayenne is one of the most important vehicles that Porsche has ever produced. While the Cayenne brought much-needed profitability to the company as a whole, it also introduced the Porsche brand to an entirely new group of...

What defines success when it comes to a car? There are plenty of ways you can quantify and qualify the merits of a specific make or model. There is price, performance, sales success, and those intangible, subjective qualities of look and feel. Some cars hit the mark right out of the box—seemingly...

We often tend to think of automotive brands as being free-standing, independent entities with their own very individual characteristics. There's the design language of the exterior, interior, powertrain, and chassis, but also their unique feel and identity. A BMW looks, smells, and drives like a...

The 955 and 957 Porsche Cayenne were available with two different suspension options. First, there was the standard coil-spring and shock setup available on all models, except for the Turbo. Then there is the advanced, self-adjusting Cayenne air suspension that came as standard on the Turbo and...

  You always remember your first. This oft-repeated phrase can be applied to many things in life, some of which are best left out of most forms of public discourse. But when it comes to first cars, automotive enthusiasts can universally and enthusiastically discuss the merits, or lack thereof...

The first-generation Porsche Cayenne was equipped with a range of engine options over its seven-year production run from 2003 to 2010. These are most easily split into early Porsche 955 Cayenne port-injected engines sold from 2003 to 2006, and late Porsche 957 Cayenne direct-injected engines sold...