Clutch or torque converter? Three pedals or two? That’s the question prospective buyers asked themselves around twenty years ago when ordering their new Porsche 996 and the one you need to ask...
Negative stereotypes affect just about everything we can get our hands on, and that includes European vehicles. Common criticisms surround their complex technology, expensive parts cost, and general drain on the wallet. That can be true for certain models, but the days of overly-complex systems...
08/09/2022 — FCP Euro Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Impact Report Connecticut-based e-commerce retailer FCP Euro has released the company’s first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Annual Impact Report, detailing its approach and engagement with the sustainability...
FCP Euro is a company for enthusiasts by enthusiasts. That may not be our slogan, but the sentiment rings true every day we operate. Take a peek at our parking lot on a work day, and you’ll see all sorts of Euro metal parked in various states of condition and modification. That passion we have...
There was a time when the engineers at Porsche were commissioned to build a W124 Mercedes-Benz. This factory widebodied, V8 powered 500E was the result. What happens when a top-tier German automaker wants to release an ultimate version of their popular W124 chassis, but their own resources are...
By toeing the line between historical success and modernized engineering, we often see some of the greatest automobiles of all time flourish; acknowledging the greats of history and building upon their blueprint captures the spirit of a car built by the enthusiast, for the enthusiast. Here at FCP...
When you think of a ten-year-old Mercedes, what's the first thing you imagine? For me, it's comfort and luxury, not high performance and reliability. But in reality, the M272 and M273 engines actually check all of the marks offering smooth operation and strong, reliable power. First...
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,...
The gasoline-powered world that we know and love is in its waning moments. The naturally-aspirated engine is nearly dead, and we’re only about a decade away from the end of new internal combustion engines. Supplementing the inevitable demise of combustion is the growing electric vehicle market....
06/20/2022 -- FCP Euro receives the Hartford Business Journal ‘Family Business Award’ for their dedication and commitment to their employees and community. Hartford Business Journal is Central Connecticut’s most trusted business news source. Their award-winning team delivers the latest local...
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