Articles by Car Throttle
18/09/14
Meet Ben Parker. A self-professed JDM fan, he's the proud owner of this immaculate EK9 Honda Civic Type R. Here's his story...
18/09/14
World Cup Fever has officially hit London, Brazil and FIFA's pockets. So to celebrate, Ethan decides to get a little creative and 'mod' Alex's ride. But will it all end in customary Ethan tears?
18/09/14
Ford's Focus ST has proven to be a solid long-termer vehicle for Team CT. But having lived with the car for three months, what does Alex have to say about this feisty hot hatch?
18/09/14
If you thought cars were only built for the road, then think again. Here are 7 extreme places man and machine have conquered.
18/09/14
Meet Lee. He's built this insane Lotus Time Attack race car himself. It goes like hell, sounds incredible and is completely street legal. This is his story...
18/09/14
When a VW Polo decided to gatecrash a live race at Brands Hatch, it sparked internet outrage! Here's how we reacted...
18/09/14
This week Alex and Ethan visit the motoring mecca that is Goodwood. But after visiting some manufacturer stands, Alex gets a call that might just make his day...
18/09/14
The Nissan Leaf is a comfortable and easy-to-drive electric vehicle. But can it really tempt me away from petrol power? Armed with my favourite autobiography, I decided to find out...
18/09/14
If you didn't know bar stool racing was a thing (yes, it's a thing) then make sure you watch this video to get the skinny on the weirdest motorsports you'll probably love!
18/09/14
BMW's i8 has been called the sports car of the future. It can run a 4.4sec sprint to 62mph but emits only 49g/km of CO2. Alex heads to Scotland to drive this superhuman hybrid.
18/09/14
Meet Kamran, a diehard German car fan who, after M3 ownership, decided to satisfy his Golf urges and purchase a Mark V R32. And now he has the VDub bug...
18/09/14
The Toyota GT86 is a petrolhead's idea of automotive heaven. But that's not to say that tuning companies can't make it even better. This week, Alex finds out just how good the GT86 really gets.
18/09/14
If you're like us, you love a good racing game. But what happens when you try and pull off those crazy Need For Speed stunts in real life?
18/09/14
Us Brits love a good, feisty hot hatch. From the blisteringly quick Audi S1 to the stylish Mini Cooper S, here are five of the hottest hatches that deserve your respect!
18/09/14
Are you a pro drifter? Thought not. You see, everyone thinks they're as good as Kenny from the Block when it comes to drifting. But when it goes wrong, it REALLY goes wrong...
18/09/14
You’ll often hear non-car people describe our beloved vehicles as “metal death traps”. But what is it that’s really keeping us petrolheads safe? Here are 10 safety inventions your car needs.
18/09/14
There are some videos on the internet you can watch, and even though you’re thousands of miles away from the action, they’ll still make you flinch. Here are 10 of the best. Try not to make a mess in your underwear…
18/09/14
Watch hard launches of Porsche 911 Turbos, GT3s and Caymans, plus track action and on-board powerslide footage.
18/09/14
On 8th June 2014, the Gumball 3000 rally made its way to London, enroute to Ibiza. The resulting video is a short highlights reel from a day's worth of ear-bursting rev-battles and supercar spots!
18/09/14
Perhaps the most idiotic thing you can do, aside from buying a Fiat Multipla, is to street race. Here are 10 reasons why you should always say no to racing on the roads.
18/09/14
True petrolheads will know and love the AE86 from the cartoons, but the twin-cam coupe is an absolute stunner in its own right. Here's Alex on what makes this retro ride so damn good
18/09/14
All hail the mighty V8. That's right, we've compiled a list of the most fantastic V8 exhaust notes to ever grace our ears and we want you to pick your favourite!
18/09/14
Jaguar's 542bhp XFR-S super saloon certainly looks and sounds the part, but these aren't the only things you'll love about this rear-wheel drive British brute.