The cross-plane crankshaft has been at the center of some of Europe’s all-time great V8s. Whether turbocharged or naturally aspirated, small or big displacement, the V8 has remained a seldom-found option across the pond, making it a particularly special animal. Now, with the advent of EV tech and...

Shop FCP Euro’s Winter Garage Sale for all your Genuine, OE, OEM, and car care parts needs this season. It’s a new year, and with that, new inventory. We’re clearing out our “garage” while helping you stock yours. Universal tools, parts, and fluids, that not too often go on sale are now available...

2022 has been the best year on record for EV sales and offerings by a significant margin, and that’s only poised to improve next year. Batteries are getting lighter, ranges are getting longer, and carmakers are finally putting out complete offerings in several body styles and price points—all...

The N55B30 engine is one in a long line of BMW inline six-cylinder engines. It takes over from 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...

Although it may seem like the end of our gasoline-powered fun, the internal combustion engine likely isn’t going away in the next couple of decades. Electrification is rising as the future of standard transportation, and that’s better for the planet and even us automotive fanatics. Leaving...

The eighties were a magical time of budding technology, bright colors, and endless streams of money influencing everything from toasters to the cars we drove. The latter became a huge focal point of the decade as turbocharging made its way into more accessible vehicles, and the mid-engined...

If Volvo has been committed to anything throughout its history, it’s safety. From pioneering modern airbag and restraint systems to the first to include three-point seat belts as standard, they’re as committed as anyone out there. However, their drive for safety has presented their engineers with...

A few things make an M car an M car, and that list starts with the chassis. The ultimate driving machines of old were always built around a relatively light chassis with excellent handling dynamics. Suspensions were engineered to deliver feedback and quick response to the driver’s inputs as they...

In just two years, Porsche’s Taycan and its sister car, the Audi e-tron GT, have redefined the performance EV market. Their instant torque and ridiculous power figures have made them the quickest cars on the street, dethroning Dodge Hellcats and Porsche 911 Turbos everywhere while providing the...

The BMW E46 M3 is primarily regarded as one of the best all-around M3s in the model’s storied existence. That’s primarily due to the slick six-speed manual and high-revving S54 straight-six engine, though the looks have played a significant role. The swooping, muscular lines of the E46 has...