The age-old Mercedes slogan “the best or nothing” can apply to many things, including their unrivaled depreciation off the showroom floor. What this means for those buying second, third, fourth, or...
Throughout the last twenty years, Mercedes-Benz has equipped numerous vehicles in its lineup with air-ride from the factory. Although complex, this system shouldn't be feared; it's broken up into relatively easy-to-service components.Introduced on the W220 S-Class for the 2000 model year,...
Digging deeper than surface level into any brand will likely reveal a common platform or series name encompassing a handful of models. Codes like BMW’s E30 and G20, Audi’s C5 and B8, and Volvo’s P1, P2, and P3 are all some you might regularly encounter while car shopping. These overarching model...
As cars have evolved, they've become filled with much more stuff. That counts for amenities like heated rear seats, entertainment screens, and larger systems that make them safe to drive and convenient to operate. Our technological advances have spawned more complex ways of building our vehicles,...
Clipping a curb isn’t the end of the world, even though it might feel like it. The wheels on your vehicle are designed to absorb strikes and impacts, sending the load through the suspension. But not all hits are the same. Striking a curb often results in a gouged wheel and an off-center steering...
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...
Between the hundreds of people working under the FCP Euro banner, we all strive to support you in every way we can. For the most part, that means supplying you with the latest in high-quality European auto parts, but it also includes using our expert knowledge to create informative and...
The N55B30 engine is one in a long line of BMW inline six-cylinder engines. It replaced the N54, a wildly popular engine known for its potential for big horsepower. Like its predecessor, the N55 is a turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 cylinder engine utilizing direct fuel injection. It was available in...
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...
The mid-size SUV market is one of the toughest around. Most global automakers have a product, if not multiple, that fits within and presents a real case as to why they should be the recipient of your hard-earned money. Oddly enough, the Europeans mostly avoid this segment, producing highly...