For decades, automatic transmissions have been viewed as the antithesis of performance by most automotive enthusiasts. Power-sapping torque converters, glacially slow shifting, and driver feedback described as vague at best are some of the key complaints about older 'traditional' automatics. With...

  Air quality is often overlooked when it comes to the air you actually breathe inside your car. When it comes to cars and air quality, the first thing you think of is usually going to be related to vehicle emissions and the environment. Ultimately your vehicle’s climate control system is one of...

Brake pads are one of the more important but also most misunderstood and mysterious parts of your car. They have the undeniably important task of safely slowing down your car no matter what the speed or situation may be. Browsing the pages of FCP Euro’s website will bring up a vast array of brake...

  If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the phenomenal prices that used German cars have been fetching on auction websites over the past several years. What started with the ‘Porsche bubble’ at higher-end auctions has spread to other makes and models with surprising speed. Websites...

The grass is always greener on the other side. A boring cliché to be sure, but for American VW fans, it is a cliché lodged in reality. All too often, we miss out on the unique selection of Volkswagen models that our global counterparts get to enjoy. It’s certainly better for us than it once was,...

Automotive manufacturers are constantly searching for the exclusive 'next big thing' they can use to sell their cars. Sometimes it's more of a sales gimmick, like the four-wheel steering systems that were briefly popular in the 80s and 90s, but others prove their worth and stand the test of time....

Your family wants to know when you're moving on. Your friends all question your sanity. "Why are you doing this to yourself? Why?" they demand. "What are you getting out of this, aren't you tired of wasting your time and money?" But they don't know what you know. They can't possibly understand...

While the range of components and adjustments in a modern-day vehicle may seem complex, if you break them down into their individual components it is easy to see how they operate and work together. With a greater understanding of the suspension on your vehicle, you can more readily tackle DIY...

Whether you want a luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz or a sporty hatchback from Volkswagen, these used cars age pretty well. We can all agree that there's something special about a brand new car. They have the latest and greatest technology, everything is fresh and clean, and of course, there's...

The Porsche Cayenne was the first SUV from Porsche, introduced in the USA in 2003. With the Cayenne, Porsche rewrote the book about what an SUV can and should be. Not content to simply offer a luxury SUV with all of your typical features, Porsche set out to make the Cayenne a Porsche first, and...