Like an M car, the BMW 135is is one of those vehicles that came from the factory without needing much in the way of exterior upgrades. It's hard to find a fault, and the only questionable areas (IMO) on this rare vehicle involve BMW's subtle use of chrome on various trim pieces like the grille...

It's all about the details. No matter the level of modification a car has, a dirty, worn engine bay is never a pleasant sight. This condition says a lot about a vehicle, even if it is pushing over 100 horsepower more than stock. What I respect isn't the level of raw modification performed, but...

Is FCP Euro a tuning company? In some ways, yes. Partnerships with Dinan, Elevate, and Snabb have enabled a catalog expansion of not only OE and Genuine quality parts, but top quality aftermarket performance modifications as well. Intake An effective modification for turbocharged vehicles is...

The LR3 runs on a big V8 that needs to breathe. Unlike many modern performance V8s, this truck’s 300hp engine is still sucking wind through a single intake tube. So it’s important to keep that filter clean. Standard maintenance suggests replacing the paper element every 60,000 miles, but do it...

A longtime customer of FCP has recently endured a devastating fire that has put their business in jeopardy.  Indie Auto of West Hatfield, MA needs the support of the European car community to put back the pieces of their family business. Please take a moment to read their statement below, and...

Think a 10mm socket and a screwdriver will suffice for European car repairs? If so, guess again - special tools are the name of the game when you own a Volkswagen, Volvo, or Mercedes. It's not difficult to load up a toolbox with one-time-use specialty tools, but there are certain tools you may...

After a full winter of hibernation, the shudder in my VW's braking system was not going to go away on its own. After 23,000mi the rotors began to develop a slight pulsation at elevated highway speeds. This is something that I find intolerable for any length of time, so it was time to swap them...

It's almost carshow season, and it's about time. After one of the worst winters I've ever experienced, I'm excited to start spring cleaning and get my engine bay ready for the springtime show circuit. Back in 2012 my Volvo S70 underwent an engine removal with the primary intention of cleaning it...

PEX, an industry and world leader in the production of Electronic Brake Wear Sensors, is incredibly proud to announce the launch of its bold new website. The new site has been completely redesigned from the ground up to not only reflect the organization's rigid attention to detail, but also the...

Sometime in 2013, Volvo introduced a new center cap for their alloy wheels. There haven't been many styles released since 1993, so for those who manage a collection of OE Volvo wheels for their ride - this is big. I have always enjoyed the interchangeability of Volvo's center caps, as they allow...