Articles by Alex Kersten
Ask Car Throttle
27/08/15
A recent survey of 2000 people reveals that our prejudices and judgements negatively affect our behaviour towards other road users. Are you guilty of these things?
Funny
27/08/15
We've all seen the videos where a vehicle gets too close to a cyclist and a fight ensues...it's downright stressful to watch, isn't it? Which explains why this refreshing parody video was created, which is nothing short of brilliant!
DIY
26/08/15
If your engine bay isn't shrouded in plastic, then the chances are pretty high that you can change your ignition timing to increase engine performance. It's free and pretty easy to do. Here's how...
Wins
26/08/15
Buying a car from a dealer can be an intimidating experience for a lot of people. So before you buy, make sure you watch this eye-opening video to prepare yourself for the battlefield!
Trackday and Circuit Drivers
26/08/15
This little MX-5 - dubbed Ring Banana - is a stock track beater that's just clocked an impressive 08:59.9 Nurburgring lap time. All it took was balls of steel and skinny tyres...
Fails
26/08/15
This crash test demo reveals the destruction of a 124mph impact into a stationary vehicle. This is brutal...
Japanese
25/08/15
When AE86s are your life, then the only thing for it is to own more than one. And while they look near-identical, the subtle differences do give them characters all of their own...
Trackday and Circuit Drivers
25/08/15
We've teamed up with Ring Garage to make the very first Car Throttle-branded Nurburgring hire car. We call it the 'CT86', and you can drive it whenever you like!
Tuning
25/08/15
Audi has revealed an eight-seater A3 cabriolet on its Facebook page. It's got six doors and a wheelbase the length of a football pitch
Opinion
25/08/15
Being a petrolhead means that there are hundreds of cars that I want to own at some point in my life (Z3 M coupe included). There are also cars that I never want to own, however, so let's concentrate on those today...
Mighty Car Mods
25/08/15
Marty and Moog have unshackled themselves from the workshop and have headed to Abu Dhabi to check out its insane car culture and to go drag racing!
Top Gear
24/08/15
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, model and car geek Jodie Kidd explains why she turned down a job at new Top Gear...
Drift
24/08/15
Former Falken Motorsports Pro Formula Drift driver Calvin Wan takes his entire family out for a drifting session. Cuteness ensues!
Trackday and Circuit Drivers
24/08/15
An unlucky BMW E30 driver was hit hard on the rear wheel by a kamikaze Audi driver who was never going to make the corner...
Opinion
23/08/15
We've zoomed right in on 10 car logos. All you need to do is to identify the manufacturer!
Muscle
23/08/15
When a stranded lorry blocks the highway, a GMC pickup truck arrives to save the day. That's what you call American power!
Car Noise
23/08/15
A weird new sound has been created to warn pedestrians, cyclists and other road users of an EV's presence. This could get annoying...
DIY
23/08/15
If your AC isn't running as cold as it should be, then a simple recharge will get you back to sub-zero temperatures. Here's how to do it!
Euro
23/08/15
Alfa's new 503bhp Giulia was filmed testing at the Nurburgring recently, and even with the camo, it looks drop dead gorgeous and more than capable
Japanese
22/08/15
AutoGuide.com tests the new ND MX-5 against its predecessor to find out if it's really good enough to lay down your cash on
Tuning
22/08/15
This is what the 500hp+ Shelby GT350R Mustang sounds like under load with an exhaust mic. Hint: it's epic!
News
21/08/15
The new Toyota Prius has been caught testing out in the wild. The new look is...interesting
GIFs
21/08/15
The weekend is almost here, so let's celebrate two days of freedom with some world-class Gif porn!
DIY
20/08/15
If your headlight covers look hazy and naff, then try out these budget fixes that'll get them looking like new!