Articles by Alex Kersten
Good Guy Acura Restored Ludacris' Battered ‘93 Legend To Beyond Its Former Glory
The guys at Acura took pity on Ludacris' battered and crashed Acura Legend, so decided to restore it to way beyond its former glory. What an incredible transformation!
Sign This Counter Petition To Keep Phil Collins Singing
CTzens, there's a petition called 'Phil Collins must be stopped' which seeks to force Collins back into retirement. So in the name of classics like 'In The Air Tonight' and to keep me singing in 2 Guys 1 Car episodes, sign this counter petition: Phil Collins must be encouraged
Do You Really Care That VW Cheated And Lied About Its Emissions?
The momentum behind the VW scandal has gathered pace again after allegations that Porsche and Audi's 3.0-litre V6 diesel engines are fitted with the 'defeat device'. But do you really care about the scandal? Take a look at the two polls below so we can see exactly what you're thinking!
The World-Famous 'Ring Banana' MX-5 Just Clocked An Incredible 8:39.5 Nurburgring Lap Time
Our friends at 'OneLapHeroes' are back to set yet another Nurburgring record in their lightly modified Mazda MX-5. It really is astonishing how fast some people can make a wheezy old machine go!

Tesla Is Changing Its Autopilot System Because People Are Being Stupid With It
The main man behind Tesla has said that measures will be taken to stop people acting like idiots when using the car's Autopilot system

My eBay Crush Today Is This Classy, Low Mileage Volvo 245 DL Tank
I've secretly been hankering after a classic Volvo estate for a couple of months now, so imagine my reaction (and that of the office) when this stunning, low mileage 245 DL revealed itself in a quick eBay search!
Drift Or Grip: Which Do You Love More?
If you had to choose between drift or grip, which one would it be? Do you slide the rear out on every corner with a satisfied smile, or would you rather keep traction and shave seconds off your lap times?
Watch The New Mazda MX-5 Get Crashed In Slow Motion
The new Mazda MX-5 received four out of five stars in the recent Euro NCAP crash tests. Watch the tests unfold in glorious slow motion
This Truck Driver's Yoda-Like Reactions Saved The Mother Of All Crashes
Truck drivers aren't known for their quick reaction times, but the guy behind the wheel of this one pulls off a move that you'd only expect to see in the movies. I bet the bus passengers were thankful after seeing this video...

Why You Should Read 'And On That Bombshell: Inside The Madness And Genius Of Top Gear'
Richard Porter is the former script editor of Top Gear, and he's just written book about life working for the world's best-loved car programme. You should read it. Here's why...
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Would You Rather: Curb A Wheel Badly And Cry Or Get Punched In The Face By Vin Diesel?
Curbing a wheel is one of the most horrific experiences we go through as car lovers. So if you could turn back time and get punched in the face instead, would you...?
Mild Russian Road Rage Escalates Into A Golf Bat Through The Windscreen
After a Beetle driver pulls out into the path of our camera car, beeps of mild anger are exchanged. Then, out of nowhere, things escalate dramatically!

This Groundbreaking 'Ultimate Battery' Will Kill All Your EV Fears
Scientists in Cambridge have developed a lithium-oxygen super battery that's 10 times more efficient and lighter than lithium-ion tech. Here's why the new battery will kill all of your EV fears...

Good Guy Volvo Is Working On A Kangaroo Detection System To Stop Fatalities In Australia
Volvo is collecting data down under to equip its cars with kangaroo detection systems. The aim of the research is to reduce kangaroo-strike fatalities with drivers and passengers

4 Driving Basics That Some People Just Don't Get
Because a lot of us have grown up with the internet, technology and YouTube, we're pretty good at doing most things we try. For others, however, some worryingly simple things just don't compute...

Former Top Gear Script Editor Richard Porter Reveals All In This Brilliant CT AMA
CT hosted a brilliant AMA (Ask Me Anything; link below) with former Top Gear script editor Richard Porter last night. Here are all the best, weirdest and most obscure questions and answers!

The First Thing I Do Every Morning Is Check That My Car Is Still Outside: You?
I've noticed that the first thing I do after getting out of bed is to walk up to my living room window (with cereal bowl in hand) to scan the road outside to make sure that my car is still parked outside...
What Do You Think Of BMW's Outlandish 4-Series GC Colours?
BMW has released a video of its 'most exciting colours on a BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé' Would you go with any of these colours?
Here's Magnus Walker Driving Like A Douchebag And Racing A Civic On The Highway
Magnus Walker, the man famed with cool custom Porsches, has a penchant for dangerous driving, as this footage (that has re-emerged on YouTube) proves...

How Team CT Battled Hard In A Brutal Karting Competition With Fierce Opponents
Yesterday, Adnan, Alex, Gabor and Lewis represented CT in a karting battle against 15 other companies, including Facebook. Here's how the guys got on...
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How Insanely Good Would The New BMW M2 Look As A Hatchback, Saloon And Drop Top?
Details of the new BMW M2 got us thinking: how good would this 364bhp coupe look as a hatchback, saloon and drop top? Here are the answers...
Han From F&F Is Building His Dream Datsun 240Z: Here's The 2nd Episode
Check out the second episode of Sung Kang's (aka Han from F&F) dream Datsun 240Z build
This BMW-Smashing Video Proves That Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned
Allegedly, this BMW-smashing video is the result of a wife who's caught wind of her husband's sordid affair with another woman. Why is it always the cars that get hurt?

4 Facts About Ken Block's Obscenely Cool Gymkhana Escort
Ken Block has revealed his stunning new Gymkhana Escort. Here are four cool facts we know about it...