Articles by Neil Winn
Ask Car Throttle
17/03/16
A good steering wheel is one of life’s great joys. It’s your main connection to the front wheels, so if it’s too large, too thick or the wrong shape it can completely corrupt the driving experience; anyone who’s driven an Alfa 4C or Chevrolet Camaro SS will know what I mean. So, we want to know: what car, present or past, has the best steering wheel from the factory? Personally my favourite is the 911 GT3RS (991). It’s not cluttered with buttons, it has a nice sized rim and it’s wrapped in Alcantara. Perfect.
Interior
16/03/16
We recently asked you guys a question: which car has the best looking interior from the factory? Here are some of your suggestions...
News
16/03/16
It appears that Dominic Toretto’s ‘family’ are unable to visit a country without getting themselves into some sort of trouble. At least this time the incident didn’t involve horsepower…
Opinion
16/03/16
For some, a good interior is everything. It can be the difference between a good car and a truly great one. Case in point, I recently had the opportunity to drive a Nissan R35 GTR on-track and I was deeply impressed with the car’s dynamics. Unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said for the interior. At a standstill the cheap plastics and outdated infotainment system made the £88,560 Nissan feel no more special than a 370Z. It would honestly stop me from buying one (if I had the money that is).
Ask Car Throttle
16/03/16
What makes a racetrack ‘exciting’ is completely subjective, so we asked you guys: what racetrack, past or present, do you think is the most exciting? Here are your brilliant suggestions
News
15/03/16
New research from Autoglass indicates that autonomous safety tech could lower insurance premiums in the short term, but we're not convinced these benefits will last...
Used Cars
15/03/16
This 500bhp track specification BMW E92 M3 has been given a huge amount of aftermarket parts, and it's up for sale
Supercars and Hypercars
14/03/16
Forget the likes of Ariel, Caterham and BAC; these are the ultimate track-day machines
Ask Car Throttle
14/03/16
When I first visited the Isle of Man back in 2010 I couldn’t believe the scale of the Snaefell Mountain Course. Over 37 miles of blind corners, insane elevation changes and 200mph straights. It is easily the most exciting and dangerous racetrack I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. However, what makes a racetrack ‘exciting’ is completely subjective. Perhaps you value close racing and constant overtaking more than sheer speed. So we want to know: what racetrack, past of present, do you guys think is the most exciting?
Japanese
14/03/16
Sung Kang describes his 240Z as a hot Japanese girl who enjoys eating steak and loves doing squats. While I'm not quite sure what that means, the car is pretty damn fantastic...
Ask Car Throttle
11/03/16
We recently asked you for your list of cars with the greatest-sounding exhausts. Here are the noisy findings!
News
11/03/16
This Tyco BMW S1000R isn't just a pretty face. You're looking at the highest specification S1000RR on sale today
News
11/03/16
In a frankly odd move, the famous multi-national will be sponsoring an all-electric race team. But there's more to it than first meets the eye...
Ask Car Throttle
11/03/16
With an increasing number of manufacturers embracing forced induction - we’re looking at you BMW and Mercedes - great sounding engines are becoming a thing of the past. So, we want to know: what car, past or present, has the best sounding exhaust from the factory? Personally my favourite is the Porsche Carrera GT. I first heard one at the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed and couldn’t believe how close a road car could get to replicating a Formula 1 soundtrack. I’ve had a love affair with V10s ever since!
Bikes
10/03/16
It takes a special sort of person to race between kerbs, lamp posts and brick walls at speeds of over 200mph. Welcome to the world of the road racer
Build
10/03/16
This quick and informative video shows you how to approach buying a used car. Do your research, inspect the vehicle, be thorough, and you won't end up getting screwed over!
News
10/03/16
Not content with a 'standard' 200mph Lamborghini, Jon Olsson is planning to build a wide-bodied monster using the wonders of 3D modelling. We can't wait to see the finished product
Ask Car Throttle
09/03/16
Some racing drivers don’t adhere to the ‘smooth is fast’ adage, instead choosing to push the limit at every opportunity. Here are the wildest racing drivers of all time...
Ask Car Throttle
09/03/16
We recently asked you guys a question: which car has the best looking wheels from the factory? Here are your suggestions...
Car Throttle
09/03/16
The last seven days saw an eclectic mix of vehicles being uploaded to the CT Garage. Here are the ones that really caught our eye!
News
09/03/16
Kawasaki is planning to take on the likes of Ducati, BMW and Honda with an all-new mass produced boosted superbike. Be afraid, be very afraid...
Car Throttle
09/03/16
Wheels can make or break a car’s aesthetics. People like us are prepared to spend a lot of money to get the ‘right’ look, and as a result the number of aftermarket wheel manufacturers has gone through the roof in the last decade. But we want to know: what car, present or past, has the best looking wheels from the factory? Personally my favourite wheels are the deep dish Fuchs on the Porsche 930 Turbo. Let us know your suggestions!
News
08/03/16
It's the age old question: what's faster, two or four wheels? Channel 4 is going to find out by pitting a 200bhp superbike against a 750bhp F1 car
Bikes
08/03/16
The great thing about motorcycles is that the vast majority are cut out for track work from the word go. Here are seven of the best