Articles by Alex Kersten
Funny
05/02/16
It's great to have company on longer road trips, but sometimes, it's simply better to drive alone. Here are five reasons why...
Ask Car Throttle
04/02/16
Since Top Gear 'died' and since Chris Evans was announced as the show's main presenter, media coverage of the new format has been plagued with bad press. Now that LeBlanc is on board, however, do you think the show has a chance? After all, he's a big deal in the US, where Evans is an unknown...
Tuning
03/02/16
This week, my famous little Mazda MX-5 was remapped to ensure that the recently-installed turbocharger would not kill the engine. So what's it really like owning a boosted MX-5?
Opinion
02/02/16
Another hot batch of CT Garage cars have been uploaded by you guys over the last seven days. These are the ones that caught our eyes most, and the ones with the most information from owners!
Bikes
02/02/16
When a group of bikers have a dispute with one pickup truck driver, another pick up truck joins in on the action. Suddenly, all hell breaks loose, and a gun is pointed in a biker's face!
Supercars and Hypercars
29/01/16
Whenever I see people on YouTube or IRL behind the wheel of a supercar, I never think 'damn, I wish I was that guy'. Here's why supercar ownership has zero appeal to me...
Retro and Classics
27/01/16
Mike Vardy, the owner of this beautiful 1905 Fiat Isotta, describes what it's like driving an airship-powered car with a monstrous 3000lb ft of torque!
Tuning
27/01/16
My MX-5 underwent heart and brain surgery recently during which a turbo and new ECU were installed (full build video coming tonight!). However, because the car hasn't been mapped yet, I feel like a horny teenager again...
Mazda Owners
27/01/16
The aesthetics of the new Mazda MX-5 have divided opinion (particularly at the rear), but there's no faulting this 1960s throwback version that looks stunning!
Fails
27/01/16
When a state trooper caught up with a biker who was overtaking in no-passing zones, he rammed the guy off his bike, then kicked him in the chest, breaking his collar bone. The biker has now been awarded $180k in damages
Drift
26/01/16
Watching Chris Harris makes us all think 'damn, I want to learn how to do that!' With the help of this video (and plenty of practice), there's no reason why you can't be a drifting hero too!
Opinion
26/01/16
Some wicked cars have been uploaded into the CT Garage recently, so here's a run through of the coolest ones with juicy info from their owners!
Fails
25/01/16
If you looked at the 'cars' subreddit on the weekend, you'd have seen an interesting thread titled 'What car screams I'm a douchebag?' Here are the findings...
Wins
25/01/16
Volvo's superwagon - the V60 Polestar - has a 345hp turbocharged straight-six that'll launch the luxury load lugger to 60mph in just 5.0 seconds. Watch it get hooned on Swedish roads by the guys from Motor Trend
Quizzes
25/01/16
You think you know cars, but can you get 100 per cent in this quiz that will challenge you to identify the car with the bigger horsepower figure?
Tuning
24/01/16
This jacked up Bug features a supercharged LS engine with 800hp. Watch it terrorise the streets of San Diego and jump off anything it can find!
Rally
23/01/16
Watch the moment when Jari-Matti Latvala crashes off the track, regains his composure then shoulder barges a spectator out of the way with his car like a man possessed!
Interior
22/01/16
Owners have started to take delivery of the astonidhing Tesla Model X. Here's what life is like with on the of the world's most interesting new cars...
Ford Owners
21/01/16
When Ford designed the intercooler for the Focus RS, it inadvertently made it too efficient. For that reason, a blanking plate had to be found from the Ford parts bin, and that very plate came from a diesel Transit van
Wins
20/01/16
The Audi had its traction control turned on, while the BMW driver switched his system off. Which car do you think will win?
Ford Owners
18/01/16
I spent a couple of intense days driving Ford's ultimate Focus RS. The tyres are melted to hell, the brakes stink and my heart rate is at 165bpm. I love this thing, and so will you. Here's why it's so epic
Mitsubishi Owners
14/01/16
This Mitsubishi Lancer was left by Lake Eerie, New York, after its owner decided not to drive home after having drinks with friends. On returning, he found that his car had been entombed in ice. Now though, it's free to hoon another day!
Luxury Lifestyle
14/01/16
The KiraVan is the world's most versatile go-anywhere vehicle featuring thermal imaging, electro-optical ports, laser mapping systems and even a turbodiesel motorbike! Shame it can't handle the concrete jungle of LA...
Funny
14/01/16
Don't you hate it when this happens? Why can't we all just get along?