Articles by Alex Kersten
Watch This BMW M3 Top Speed Comparison Video: E30, E36, E46, E92 And F80
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!)
Can You Name These Obscure And Unloved Cars?
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?
Mercedes C63 AMG Decat Vs Corvette Z06: Which Car Wins The Rev Battle?
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?
5 Interesting Things We Learned This Week
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...
The Spins, Crashes And Failed Drift Attempts Of A Typical Hockenheim Track Day
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...
This Freakish Japanese Military Vehicle Is A Fireball Waiting To Happen
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!
Watch 2 Astonishing V8 Heavyweights Do Battle Against The Clock
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?
This Is How Volvo Sees The Future Of Autonomous Car Interiors
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...
This Guy Earns $25 By Driving Scared People Over A Bridge In Their Own Cars
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!
This Is The First Exhaust Note Video Of The Fiat 124 Spider
This video by Jalopnik gives us a very brief idea of what the new Fiat 124 Spider sounds like

10 Cars That Look Freakish With Headlight Deletes
We've taken a selection of cars with instantly recognisable headlights, and have deleted them from the front end. These are the results...
Watch This Level-Headed Formula 3 Driver Aquaplane A Full 360 Degrees At 100mph
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...

12 Times When Mechanics Were Shocked By What Just Rolled Into The Shop: Part 2
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...
This Good Guy Biker Grabs A Young Girl's Toes To Make Sure She Never Hangs Her Feet Out Of A Car Again
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!

This Is What A 1980s Volvo Jeep Could Have Looked Like
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...
The Secret Strength Of Reinforced, High Security Limos
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...

This BMW E36 Coupe Has A Nissan Skyline RB25DET Engine And I Want It Badly
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!
This Dad Let His 6-Year-Old Son Take Control Of A Harley At Speed: Is He Awesome Or Irresponsible
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?
Watching Old Rally Cars Fly Around The 'Ring Backwards Is So Wrong It's Right
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...
A BMW Owner's Guide To Using Indicators
People who own a BMW may be unfamiliar with the indicator stalk, a feature which is fitted to all BMW cars as standard. If it's your first time using one, then make sure to prepare properly first!
CT's Solidarity On This Very Dark Day Is Inspiring: Pray For Paris
Teams of Islamic State terrorists killed 129 people and injured over 350 more in Paris last night. As the death toll continues to climb, so too does the solidarity among CTzens. This is the spirit of Car Throttle....
This Is The Slow Motion Horror Of A Motorbike Crashing Into The Side Of A Car
Fifth Gear simulated a side-on crash between a motorbike and a car at a junction. Not only would the biker be in a critical condition, the car's occupants would also suffer massive injuries. Think bike. Think biker...
Speeding Motorist Panics When He Sees The Cops, Loses Control And Lands On Top Of The Cop Car
When cops attend the scene of a car vs pedestrian incident, a second, speeding driver panics at the site of the cops, which causes them to slam on the brakes, lose control and roll on top of the cop car!
How Extreme Is The 769bhp V12 Ferrari F12tdf?
Autocar got their hands on the Ferrari F12tdf to find out just how extreme this limited edition, 769bhp V12 track monster really is...