Why Volvo Is Still Synonymous With Safety

As cars have evolved, breakthroughs in one area or another have forced engineers to try and catch up. Following the success of Group B and the catastrophe that was the Audi 5000, Audi was pushing their brand into the luxury mainstream against the best that BMW and Mercedes had to offer with an...

Checking Testing Hello You often hear about Genuine, OE, and OEM parts tags with different explanations from different people. We have the only guide you’ll ever need to explain that, but it doesn’t go into what parts need to go through or achieve to have the latter two designations. The truth is...

Volvo has long been known as one of the safest automakers in the world — and for good reason. In 1959, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seatbelt, a design so effective it's still in use today across every modern vehicle.Volvo’s Safety First PhilosophyFrom early adoption of...

Webhook Volvo doesn’t just talk about safety — it delivers. Over the last ten years, Volvo has released a lineup of vehicles that consistently top safety charts across global agencies like Euro NCAP and IIHS.Top Safety StandoutsVolvo XC90Volvo V60Volvo XC40 RechargeWhat Makes These Volvos...

Cars aren’t getting any less expensive. Price reductions are rare in the industry, and constantly evolving tech means there’s always something new to price up. With that said, there is still a variety of affordable European offerings with some fun and luxurious equipment. If you’re keeping a...

You often hear about Genuine, OE, and OEM parts tags with different explanations from different people. We have the only guide you’ll ever need to explain that, but it doesn’t go into what parts need to go through or achieve to have the latter two designations. The truth is that there aren’t any...

I'm filled with gratitude for the support and loyalty you've shown FCP Euro, helping to make this past year another successful one. Over the past years, it’s become a tradition for me to reach out to our loyal customers and the European car community, offering a glimpse into our progress and...

The first and second versions of Porsche’s modernized 911 model line represented two enormous leaps forward for the company at a time when money couldn’t be tighter. It was a move that worked well for Porsche, with each generation selling better than the next. Now, there's seemingly a 996 or 997...

The Porsche 997 911 has fifteen engine and nine manual transmission variants across its generation. The braking system, while slightly less complicated, also features plenty of variance in true Porsche fashion. Calipers are six-piston or four-piston, the rotors are steel or carbon-ceramic, and...

The Porsche 997 will forever be a bright spot in the 911 lineage. It brought back the 911’s classic lines and provided an endlessly usable base for a sports car. Nowadays, they’re the last bastion for mechanical simplicity in a 911, making them a target for many potential buyers. However, they...