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 more...

Human beings are fascinating creatures. For all of our likenesses as people, thanks to nature, nurture, or a combination of the two, our brains develop in delightfully different ways, and we have very different ways of tackling the problems life throws at us. Take, for example, the solutions for...

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 there's that new car smell. Despite the draw of a brand new set of wheels, most of us can also agree that the used car market is where you can...

 Automotive enthusiasts love a good argument. Whether it’s turbo versus naturally aspirated, FWD versus RWD versus AWD, or almost any other means of differentiating one thing from another, we’re all too happy to debate for hours on end about why what we love is the best. A hot one for decades now...

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...

Automotive suspension design comes in all shapes and sizes, but the basics always stay the same. Whether the suspension needs lots of travel to survive rally stages, high spring rates to compensate for aero at speed, or a comfortable but composed ride to keep passengers comfortable, each...

Brake pads are one of your car's most important but misunderstood parts. They have the undeniably important task of safely slowing down your vehicle, but brake pads are far from uniform. Browsing FCP Euro’s website pages will bring up a vast array of brake pads and compounds like ceramic,...

Audi has been one of the most successful automotive manufacturers over the last two decades. Slowly rising through the ranks of more prominent German brands of the 80s and 90s, Audi came on strong in the 2000s. In 2009, this set the stage for Audi to release one of their most popular cars to...

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...

 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 related to vehicle emissions and the environment. Ultimately, your vehicle’s climate control system is one of the most...