Articles by Darren Cassey
16/02/16
Renault has just pulled the wraps off its new Alpine sports car concept - the question is, do you reckon it'll have what it takes to take on the Porsche Cayman, Alfa Romeo 4C and BMW M2?
16/02/16
We love it when you guys create blog posts showcasing how you transformed your cars from stock into your very own vision. To celebrate the awesome cars you lot have built, we want you to create #buildthreads about your pride and joy! We’ll give Editor’s Pick to our favourites, and highlight the best at the end of the week!
16/02/16
Here's a definitive list of all the extremes of the automotive industry. We've got the lightest cars, most powerful engines, widest tracks, and tallest trucks - the list makes for fascinating reading
16/02/16
Radio Flyer has created a shrunken version of everyone's favourite EV. The Model S for Kids recharges just like the real thing, and even comes with its own Tesla car cover!
15/02/16
If you've got more than £100k in the bank and fancy a supercar, then this pair of bananas should be high up on your shopping list. But which car is worthy of your cash? We drive the pair back-to-back to find out
15/02/16
Sometimes a car comes along that's more than just any old A-B driver. It's a car that shakes up what's gone before it, and changes everything you thought you knew
15/02/16
For me, it was the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 that changed my perception of American cars. I’ve always dismissed ‘Murican cars as, for me, life is more than just a straight line. Corners are where the fun is at. But then the Z/28 came along and even the most biased European had to sit up and take notice. And it even looks stunning, too.
11/02/16
In an interview with us last year, Chris Harris set the record straight on rumours he would go for the Top Gear job, claiming it was a "poisoned chalice" and that he "wouldn't want to follow those boys."
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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