Articles by Alex Kersten

Does Living With A 500cc Motorbike Get Boring?
The more I ride the CBR500R, the more I like, but people always say one thing: 'you'll get bored with the low power'. So here are my thoughts on that...

Falling Off My Motorbike Was A Painful Reminder Of Inexperience
I dropped my new CBR500R last week because of inexperience and complacency...

The REAL Cost Of Being A Motorcyclist: Complete Guide
Here's your complete guide to getting a motorbike licence: time, costs, gear and effort!

What I Love And Hate About 'My' Audi S6 TDI
I've been driving the new Audi S6 for three months, and have discovered a few things I love and loathe about it...

The Land Rover Discovery Is The King Of Hauling: End Of Conversation
We recently drove a Discovery + trailer from London to Germany and back, which confirmed that it's the undisputed king of hauling!

What I Love And Hate About 'Proper' Motorcycling
I recently passed my motorbike license, meaning that I now have my big boy pants on and a whole world to discover on two wheels. Here are my findings...

Say Hello To 'My' New Audi S6 (Yes, The One With The Fake Exhaust Tips)
I've taken delivery of a new Audi S6, and will have it for four months. So, let's get to know it together!

3 Things I Learnt Riding At 100mph On Track For The First Time
I recently went hell for leather at the Ron Haslam Race School, and now I'm hooked
How My Third EnduroKa Race Almost Ended Before It Began
Round three of the brilliantly budget-focused EnduroKa championship was almost over before it had the chance to begin...

BMW 330d xDrive Touring Review: Another Lesson In Estate Superiority
The new 3-series Touring mixes practicality with speed, stability and sportiness without compromise
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Being A Dog Dad Has Made Me Appreciate SUVs
Being a dog dad is fun and rewarding, and when it comes to cars, it's SUVs and estates that I now appreciate most

3 Bad Biker Habits I Need To Quit
I've extolled the virtues of life on two wheels a lot recently, but there are some bad aspects of biking that I need to quit quickly!

7 Things I've Learned From Riding A Motorbike For One Month
I've swapped public transport in favour of A Honda MSX. Here's everything I've learned...

I'm Sick Of Explaining What A 'Cupra' Ateca Is To People
I've been driving 'our' Cupra Ateca for a couple of weeks, and the thing that's annoyed me most is having to explain what it actually is...

Here's Why The Renault Megane Trophy R Nearly Made Me Sick
I don't like to brag, but Daniel Ricciardo drove me to near sickness on the Monaco F1 circuit in the mighty Trophy R

I'm Sick Of 'Explaining' The Honda Civic Type R's Aero
I've been driving our FK8 Type R longtermer for just over a month, and there's one thing about it that annoys the hell out of me!
4 Reasons Why I'm Getting A Motorbike
I finally mustered up the 'courage' to explore life on two wheels, and now I'm kicking myself for not having done it sooner. Here's why...
RIP Andrew Lee, The Awesome Guy Who Fought Terminal Cancer With His LW GT-R
After years kicking cancer's ass and raising awareness and funds to help end the disease, Andrew Lee lost his battle

Honda Just Gifted Australian Police A Honda Civic Type R
Honda has gifted the NSW Police force a Civic Type R, but it won't be catching criminals...
Hypermiling An RX-8 & Life On The Road In A Skoda Superb
Behind every video shoot we do, there's a crew car that backs us up, carries equipment and hauls ass when required, and right now that car is a gargantuan Skoda estate
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Does The Up GTI Really Deserve Its Name?
As 'our' Up GTI heads home, we wanted to talk about its name, and if it deserves it...

This Awesome Story Of Generosity Proves The Car Community Is The Best
A car that was donated by an American YouTuber and picked up and delivered free of charge will be loved by children with special needs

This Time Warp BMW E30 Has Everything Going For It Except The £60k Price
It's often said that a car is worth what people are willing to pay, but asking £60,000 for a non-M3 BMW E30 is probably a step too far...

I've Started Looking At BMW E30s Again: Please Send Help
The BMW E30 is one of my favourite cars ever, and I've started looking at buying a Touring, despite no money nor space. Please send help!