Articles by Darren Cassey
Features
01/04/16
I've never really gelled with the stock ND MX-5 as I've always found it to be too soft and a bit slow - BBR's Super 190 upgrade is on hand to remedy all that, so I popped down to see how it stacks up
Opinion
01/04/16
On 1 April every year, we receive tonnes of press releases from companies hoping to trick us into sharing something silly. This year has been no different, with emoji number plates, dog umbrellas, and blinker fluid refill tips!
News
01/04/16
The launch event is over, and now we have all the vital statistics for Tesla's new mass production family car - and the first hi-res images
News
31/03/16
Tesla's hotly-anticipated Model 3 is finally upon us. The affordable EV is being launched at a live event, and we're bringing you everything you need to know, right as it happens
Top Gear
31/03/16
Top Gear has just released the first trailer for its new show, featuring Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc, a variety of wacky challenges, drifting supercars, and a heavily smoking Mustang
Opinion
31/03/16
The biggest moment of Tesla's short life is here, as it is about to reveal the car that it hopes will bring electric cars to the masses. The Model 3 has a lot resting on its shoulders, so we've explained what it needs to achieve to make ordinary people buy in
Supercars and Hypercars
31/03/16
The Ferrari F40 is one of the coolest supercars ever made, so you'd naturally expect to see it tearing up a track rather than a ski slope. This awesome owner let Red Bull loose in the snow with their prized possession, and the results are awesome
Opinion
30/03/16
Some people find it quite stressful when the blue lights flash in their rear-view mirror, so we've put together a comprehensive list of things to avoid doing if you don't want to get in even more trouble
Funny
30/03/16
New Zealand's Transport Agency has a history of making brilliant road safety campaigns, and we reckon it's on to another winner with this advert that encourages people not to pick up the phone while driving
Opinion
29/03/16
When I first started driving I used to think that 99 per cent of options available in cars were pointless extravagances, but the more I use these gadgets and gizmos the more I've come to realise that they make driving so much more enjoyable
Euro
29/03/16
Abarth has given us the keys to a 595 Competizione for 30 days to get a feel for what owning the hot Fiat 500 is like. Here are our first impressions after seven days of 'ownership'
Opinion
24/03/16
Often when a new car comes out we write it off and tell ourselves we'd never own one, but occasionally those cars drop in price to the point where they're suddenly mighty tempting...
Detailing
18/03/16
We hosted an AMA with professional car detailer Larry Kosilla, giving you the chance to ask questions about how to make your car look as good as new. Some of the advice given out was really insightful, so we've compiled the top tips in one place
Funny
18/03/16
We recently asked you guys to review a car in three words. these were the most creative and funny entries that caught our eye!
Opinion
17/03/16
You should always be attentive behind the wheel, but it's even more vital to concentrate on what you're doing when driving in bad weather - here are some common mistakes people make when driving in poor conditions, and how to avoid them
Ask Car Throttle
16/03/16
Today we’re asking you guys to tell us the worst versions of great cars! So, for example, the E46 M3 is a great car, but most of us would stay away from the cabriolet, SMG version. Or the Porsche 996 911 - another great car, but you probably wouldn’t be fighting over a convertible with tiptronic… Let us know your suggestions in the comments!
Funny
16/03/16
We asked you what one word, on its own, is enough to scare anyone who's into cars. Here are the 10 best suggestions!
Opinion
15/03/16
As technology advances and tastes change, some of the things we love most about cars are dying out. Here are some of the things we'd like to see make a comeback
Opinion
14/03/16
We asked you what features aren't standard on all cars but should be, and the answers ranged from the sensible to the hilarious! Here are our favourites...
Gaming
14/03/16
After spending time on a racing simulator and receiving tips from a professional driver, I've noticed my gaming performance has improved dramatically. Here's how you can shave time off your laps, too
Wins
11/03/16
Pennzoil is back with another beautifully shot hoon - this time a Ferrari 488 GTB is burning rubber on the streets of Barcelona
News
09/03/16
So far Google has blamed every self-driving car crash on human error, but this CCTV footage from a bus shows the first crash in which Google accepts its car was at fault