Articles by Alex Kersten
Motorsport
23/10/15
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...
News
23/10/15
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...
Tuning
22/10/15
Check out the second episode of Sung Kang's (aka Han from F&F) dream Datsun 240Z build
Fails
22/10/15
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?
Retro and Classics
21/10/15
Ken Block has revealed his stunning new Gymkhana Escort. Here are four cool facts we know about it...
Opinion
21/10/15
A lot of us guys know what it's like to go on a first date with a girl only to be told by her that she's not a car lover. You're instantly filled with disappointment and regret, but there is a solution. Here's how to 'encourage' her love of cars...
Drift
21/10/15
CT friend Mr. Harris gets to grips with the new baby Mac, the 570S. Here's what makes it a "mega fun" drift hooligan!
Fails
20/10/15
When a man in the street swings his machete at passing cars, a couple of drivers take it upon themselves to take the guy out with their respective vehicles. Amazingly, the guy gets back up, after which police sirens are heard...
Ask Car Throttle
19/10/15
I'm still looking for the perfect wrap design for Project MX-5, and now, CT's head of Design, James, has got involved. Vote for your favourite!
Nürburgring
19/10/15
I'm just back from the trip of a lifetime with my CT friends and my project car called Phil. Here's what my journey into the unknown was like....
Tuning
19/10/15
This plucky, 650kg Civic SB takes on the V8-powered Pantera Gr4 in a noisy battle of David vs Goliath!
Formula 1
15/10/15
Testing an F1 braking system takes a lot of heat, serious pressure and the coolest set of calipers you've ever seen!
Supercars and Hypercars
15/10/15
Jon Olsson's former RS6 DTM was stolen late last night, then set on fire...this is all that remains of the stricken beast
Supercars and Hypercars
15/10/15
Jon Olsson's former RS6 DTM was stolen in an armed robbery last night. Shortly after, it was burnt to the ground never to be enjoyed again...
Fails
15/10/15
For reasons unknown, this tow truck driver is using a motorbike as a makeshift battering ram to penetrate an SUV's interior...
Supercars and Hypercars
15/10/15
Ferrari's new F12tdf is the F12 race car for the road with significantly more power, more torque and better performance numbers. Here's what Ferrari did to to squeeze 769bhp from its amazing V12 engine
Wins
15/10/15
Jalopnik got behind the wheel of the Model S, then proceeded to do very little else except get freaked out a little as the Tesla navigated itself around using its astonishing 'Autopilot' function
News
14/10/15
The hotly-anticipated BMW M2 has landed, and the spec sheets and technical details make for satisfying reading. Here's everything you need to know about it
Ask Car Throttle
12/10/15
Do you take the car of your dreams and enjoy the journey, or do you get places instantly and save time? The choice is yours...
Funny
12/10/15
Every day, I see more and more people using hoverboards, and it drives me crazy. Not only are they illegal to use on the streets, but the people who use them will also prove to be the death of the manual gearbox...
Car Throttle
12/10/15
Last week had all manner of popular content, from GT-R butthurt to a 'Would you rather...?' question that would literally induce a hurt butt. As usual, you guys had your A-game on in the comments!
Wins
12/10/15
Gesture Control is the innovative new technology found in the new BMW 7-series. No longer will you need to use a knob to turn up the volume; simply move your finger in a circle, and hey presto!
Tuning
12/10/15
Waiting for car parts to arrive is one of the most frustrating things any petrolhead goes through. So just imagine if all delivery vehicles had V8s like this!
Nürburgring
11/10/15
Leaked coolant fluid that had escaped from a BMW E36 was the merciless undoing of this GT3 that hit it at full speed. The resulting reverse-entry crash into the barrier is brutal!