Articles by Alex Kersten
Opinion
29/03/16
From an escaping race car to news of hundreds of perfectly usable modern classics that are doomed for the crusher, last week had plenty for us to talk about. Here are the best comments we saw!
General
24/03/16
If you struggle to explain your love of cars to the 'sub-humans', then here are nine great explanations to get you started!
Rally
24/03/16
Now in its fourth year, LeMelons is the no damns given race event where $300 cars are beaten up for three hours, and where drive-through penalties include whipped cream and singing 'I'm a little teacup'
Trucks
22/03/16
One lap is all it takes for this Dodge Durango to bounce itself into an early grave. The lap itself is hilarious to watch, however!
Trucks
22/03/16
The driver of this GMC Sierra risks his life by blasting up the side of a mountain without safety gear. Prepare to clench your butts while watching this!
Trucks
22/03/16
This vintage commercial from yesteryear brilliantly demonstrates the strength of the Chevy Cheyenne by getting the truck to pull a 187-tonne log train. Don't pretend like you're not impressed!
Ask Car Throttle
22/03/16
I've just read that AA Tyres expects tyre-related callouts to hit one every 45 seconds over the busy Easter holiday (that's up to four million motorists). Which got me thinking...how often do you guys check your tyres?
Drag Racing
22/03/16
In September 2015, drag racer Lyle Barnett's motor blew, shooting parts of engine into his helmet. As flames burst into the cabin, Barnett recalls the haunting moment his fuel cell exploded and what he did next...
Opinion
21/03/16
I attended this year's 74th Goodwood Members' Meeting last weekend, and had an absolute blast of classic car racing, old school sights and sounds and a wicked evening of entertainment - I'd highly recommend it to anyone!
Rally
21/03/16
Last weekend, rally driver Piotr Fetela and his co-driver Dominik Jóźwiak barrel rolled violently down the road after what looked liked a majestic Impreza jump. The onboard footage is just insane!
Fails
21/03/16
It remains unclear which of the drivers were at fault (German traffic laws differ to those in the UK and US), but the hit from the side looks to be pretty brutal. According to the uploader, nobody pressed charges...
Drift
21/03/16
If you thought that drifting was an expensive hobby, think again. Ebisu Circuit is the perfect place to drift cheap-as-hell missiles and immerse yourself in an incredible culture! Who's in?
Opinion
21/03/16
From a lowlife criminal who robbed a taxi driver at the worst time possible, to a dead horse courtesy of Fast and Furious 8 filming, lat week's news, features and blog posts were on point! Did you make the cut?
General Mechanical Advice
21/03/16
If your intake manifold is clogged to hell with carbon, then the coolest way to clean it out is of course with fire! Here's how it's done...
Funny
18/03/16
Audi USA's new commercial is a 'shots fired' video directed at Mercedes to highlight the four-ringed brand's advances in onboard technology. The question is: which car looks better on this guy's driveway?
Fails
18/03/16
During a test of the hybrid/electric Hyundai Ioniq, the car's accelerator becomes completely ineffective while on an incline. The result is three guys with soiled pants...
General Mechanical Advice
18/03/16
If you're modifying your car on a relatively modest budget, then one of the best things to fit are braided brake lines. Here's how to install them yourself and the benefits of having them!
Off-roading
16/03/16
Off-roading is proof that you don't need to be going quickly to have fun! Sometimes, however, off-roading does lead to torn axles and serious roof time...
Off-roading
16/03/16
Doug DeMuro takes a brand new, $85,000 Toyota Land Cruiser off roading with road tyres and little experience. Here's how he got on...
Fails
14/03/16
On a recent Washington State Ferries crossing, huge waves came crashing into the car deck, knocking many vehicles back and side to side. The owners might want to check on that rust proofing pretty quickly...
Opinion
14/03/16
Last week, we saw a hilarious, CTzen-made news report, what it's like being a drifter in Japan and a whole host of cool cars and features. Here were the best comments to each story!
Rally
14/03/16
During Rallye Kempenich on the weekend, countless amateur rally drivers screw up corners, barge other cars and attempt overtakes that never materialise. This video is as funny as it is cringeworthy!
Nürburgring
11/03/16
Last year, this 2001 Honda S2000 wiped out at over 100mph at the tricky kink after Foxhole. Luckily, the car (which was being driven quickly, but not in full attack mode) wasn't completely destroyed because of the long slide that scrubbed off speed!