Articles by Alex Kersten
Ask Car Throttle
26/11/15
Yet another law suit has been filed against Porsche for the death of Paul Walker. But the question is, should the manufacturer really be held accountable?
Fails
26/11/15
This infographic reveals some shocking truths for learner drivers, from the expense of getting a license to the fact that learner drivers in the south of England are twice as likely to fail their driving tests than those in the north...
Wins
26/11/15
The M3 is now in its fifth generation, having transformed itself from a naturally-aspirated four-cylinder car to a V8 and now a twin-turbocharged straight-six. Here's a great video demonstrating each car's top speed and engine note (Edit: turns out the E30 is not an M3!)
Ask Car Throttle
24/11/15
There are hundreds of cars that we petrolheads know inside and out, but what of the other, more obscure models that don't get much attention...would you be able to name them all?
Tuning
24/11/15
I've always thought that the exhaust note of the C63 AMG sounded like a metal box of spanners being violently shaken, but after hearing this rev battle, I think I might just have changed my mind! Which car wins for you?
Car Throttle
20/11/15
Another glorious working week at CT has ended, and we've seen some interesting stories and surprising reactions. Here are five things that we've learned...
Trackday and Circuit Drivers
20/11/15
On a typical Touristenfahrten day at Hockenheim, you'll find track day enthusiasts, bikers, and people who just want to make a mess by drifting badly...
Off topic
20/11/15
For the purposes of ultimate camouflage, the Japanese military cloaked this military vehicle in vegetation. What's resulted is a fast-moving, giant bush that looks like it's a fireball waiting to happen!
Trackday and Circuit Drivers
20/11/15
These two cars feature mighty V8s, AWD and well over 500hp apiece. But which of these heavyweights will cross the line in the quickest time?
Wins
19/11/15
Volvo's Concept 26 model aims to enrich the time that people spend in future autonomous vehicles by reducing stress and fixing what's currently broken about driving...
Wins
19/11/15
The 200-foot high, 4.3-mile long Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland is too much for some drivers to handle. That's why one guy spends all day doing the driving for people, for which he earns $25 a go!
Car Noise
19/11/15
This video by Jalopnik gives us a very brief idea of what the new Fiat 124 Spider sounds like
Supercars and Hypercars
18/11/15
We've taken a selection of cars with instantly recognisable headlights, and have deleted them from the front end. These are the results...
Wins
18/11/15
When the driver of this Formula 3 car hits standing water at 100mph, the rear end kicks out sending the car into a spin. Amazingly, his quick thinking not to touch the brakes saved him from losing any places. Hero...
Funny
16/11/15
Mechanics see all manner of things when a car comes in for repair. Sometimes, they see issues so bad, that they take a pic and upload them to the rather excellent sub Reddit, Just Rolled Into The Shop...
Bikes
16/11/15
Hanging your feet out of a car is stupid because it's dangerous in the event of a crash and also illegal. To make sure this girl never makes the same mistake again, a biker grabs her toes on the highway!
Off-roading
16/11/15
Had Volvo created a Jeep-like model back in the 1980s, this is what it could have looked like. Just imagine how incredible these machines would have been...
BMW Owners
16/11/15
High security limos don't only feature bullet proof glass and reinforced steel, you know. There's a lot more that goes into making these impressive cars, as you're about to see...
BMW Owners
15/11/15
Now's your chance to buy a BMW E36 like no other! It features a Nissan Skyline RB25DET engine and gearbox, and looks like it'll be one hell of a car once the project is finished off by its new owner!
Ask Car Throttle
15/11/15
This video from April 2014 shows a dad handing over control of his Harley to his six-year-old son at what looks like over 60mph. Some commenters think he's awesome for doing this, while others think he's totally negligent. Which is it to be for you?
Nürburgring
15/11/15
For the Rallye Köln Ahrweiler yesterday, drivers piloted their cars the wrong way around the Nurburgring! Watching cars slingshot their way through the Karussell clockwise is very weird...