Articles by Darren Cassey
Gaming
11/02/16
If you've been patiently waiting for NFS's PC release, then the wait is nearly over. EA just announced it'll be available 17 March with a bunch of exclusive features
Opinion
11/02/16
When a manufacturer makes an awesome, sporty engine, sometimes it can find its way into the more mundane reaches of their model lineup. Here are some great examples of iconic engines in more ordinary cars
News
11/02/16
Rory Reid's TG presenter announcement came as a surprise, but the outspoken and controversial journalist might just be the perfect man for the job
Tuning
10/02/16
Whenever I get behind the wheel of a heavily modified motor, I can't help but find a million things that bug me. I love the workmanship and the creativity that goes into builds, but I just don't enjoy driving them
Gaming
10/02/16
A new teaser video reveals that highly requested manual shifting is coming to Need For Speed, and a PC release date announcement also looks imminent
Wins
10/02/16
Over the years there have been some iconic paint names like Plum Crazy and Solarbeam Yellow, but can you match these to the relevant manufacturer?
News
10/02/16
Andy Rubin co-founded Android, and now he's working on a secretive new project. He has, however, revealed that he wants to hand out dashcams to everyone who's willing to give up the data it collects
Opinion
09/02/16
Manufacturers spend millions on research and development to ensure cars are super light, only for you to ruin it all with a hefty Burger King or a bunch of old sports kit left in the boot
Quizzes
09/02/16
We've put together a totally scientific psychological study that'll analyse the answers you give to these few questions and spit out an answer that'll tell you just how obsessed with cars you really are!
Kei Cars
08/02/16
Japan's kei car regulations state a vehicle must be no larger than 11.2ft by 4.9ft, with an engine no bigger than 660cc. In return owners get tax breaks and cheaper insurance, plus manufacturers being creative with sports cars, pickups, and minivans all under the kei car umbrella
Opinion
08/02/16
We shared our very own road trip horror story and asked you to do the same...there were breakdowns, random continent hopping and devastating fires!
Ask Car Throttle
05/02/16
We want to hear your road trip horror stories! Whether it’s break downs, traffic, illness… whatever caused you to wish you’d never set off on your journey, we want to hear it! Hit the comments and we’ll round up the best. To inspire you, here’s a story I never thought I’d tell. It happened last year, and was supposed to form part of a feature about road tripping to the Nurburgring, but I was so thoroughly fed up when I returned that I never wrote it up and tried to forget it happened. So, in the spirit of sharing, here goes!
Top Gear
05/02/16
The former Friends star has spoken about his new role as a Top Gear presenter for the first time, shining a little light on what we can expect from the BBC's revamped car show
Japanese
04/02/16
The Nissan Silvia and Mazda RX7 have been hogging the JDM limelight for far too long, so we thought it was about time somebody shone a light on the other Japanese car heroes spawned from the 90s
Opinion
04/02/16
You guys have been creating awesome blog posts again this week, covering everything from Jeep Wrangler ownership to how to make money buying future classics. Here are some of our favourite creations
Opinion
04/02/16
Lashings of chrome, massive alloy wheels and super yacht modifications are just a few of the ways manufacturers appease the rich. How the other half live, eh?
Opinion
03/02/16
Research shows that removing the central white line from roads "introduces uncertainty" and reduces driver speeds, completely ignoring the fact that there's more to cars being dangerous than speed
Tuning
03/02/16
There are hundreds of tuning companies around the world that are willing to modify your car in a multitude of ways, and very often they have incredibly complex names... can you pick out the correct spellings among the imposters?
General
02/02/16
These car makers have become household names, but do you know where those names come from? We dug around in the history books to find out where these 10 manufacturers got their names from...
Car Throttle
02/02/16
After a long and complicated build, MCM's supercharged Mini is finally on the road. One thing is for certain, and that's that the JDM Mini provides many smiles per gallon!
Funny
02/02/16
The role reversal in this video is hilarious. A woman in America spotted a cop speeding past her, so she did her best to catch up and eventually pulled him over. When he gets out of his car she tells him off for going so fast, for which he apologises
Trackday and Circuit Drivers
02/02/16
Running a car that's suitable for track abuse is the dream for any car guy, and there are tonnes of potential purchases for every budget. Here we outline a few of your options, from sub-£1000 beaters to dedicated single-seater track weapons