Articles by Alex Kersten

The Benefits Of Installing A Short Shifter
If you're looking into ways to upgrade your car on a limited budget, then short shift kits are a popular mod to look into. They're reasonably inexpensive and fairly simple to install, so here's what you need to know...

10 Satisfying Car Gifs You'll Love
Here are the most satisfying car Gifs as uploaded by you. Expect to see sparks, booty shakes and beautifully-executed jumps!
BMW M Legends From 1972-2012 On The Nurburgring: No Music, Just Noise
Here's a great video of BMW's most iconic M cars on the Nurburgring. The best thing about the video is that there's no music to get in the way of the beautiful noise!
Watch The Queen Of The Nurburgring Sabine Schmitz Thrash A New 991 GT3 And Talk About Bras
Sabine Schmitz grabs the new Porsche 911 GT3 by the balls for a frank test of its strengths and weaknesses on the formidable Nurburgring. The Karussell section also reveals some good advice for lady drivers...
Clutch Release Bearings Explained And Problems You Might Encounter
If your knowledge of clutch release bearings is a little sketchy, then watch this helpful video that explains what they are, and what to be careful of when fitting
Moog's New MCM Car Has Been Revealed
Moog from Mighty Car Mods has revealed his new car for the series. The mods have already begun, and we'll be seeing them soon!

8 Lifted Cars That Look Absolutely Amazing
In a change from the usual CT programme of slammed JDM machinery, we've created this list of lifted cars that look absolutely amazing!

3 Cool Facts About The Mercedes R129 SL
The Mercedes R129 SL is a luxury convertible whose price is now well within the reach of people looking for a classy and timeless car. It's also a car with a few cool secrets that raise its kudos among petrolheads

5 Cool German Cars Of The 1980s That You Can Buy Today
If you're looking for a cool, 80s German car that very few people will have, then take a look at these models, which we've arranged in order of price to suit most budgets...
Hitting Minimum Tread Depth In A Ferrari 599 Calls For V12 Donuts
We don't know why this glorious sequence of events came to be, but we like to think that the owner of this V12-powered 599 GTB hit minimum tread depth and did the only thing that was morally right...burnt rubber and got it on film!
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Ferrari Takes Revenge On A Woman Who Doesn't Like Its Exhaust Noise
When a Ferrari waits at the lights, a lady on her phone makes her displeasure known. Seconds later, the car responds in the only angry way it knows how!
The 10 Best Comments On CT Last Week
We saw a lot of crazy, emotional and downright WTF-style content last week. Here's what you had to say about it in the comments!
Proof That The Ferrari Challenge Is Full Of Rich Idiots Who Shouldn't Race
This weekend's Ferrari Challenge Europe was scrappy as hell with more spills and bad driver decisions than you'd believe possible. It's a rich man's game...
This Volvo Just Annihilated A Huracan And You'll Understand Why When The Hood Gets Popped
There's nothing greater for people like us than to see a custom-made, Volvo-shaped brick annihilate a Lamborghini Huracan on the drag strip. When the hood gets popped, you'll understand why...
This Truck Doesn't Give A Damn About Flood Water
When flood waters burst the banks, this determined truck driver refuses to let anything stand in his way...
An Axe And Gunfire: This Is Russian Road Rage XXL
Nothing is currently known about why or how this sequence of events came to be, but one thing's for sure. The guy with the axe/gun is clearly angry about something. Unless he's just a maniac. Yeah, that's probably it...
This Video Tells You Everything You Need To Know About Oversteer
Described as the "party drug of driving", controlled oversteer is the one thing that most of us want to get right. In this episode of 'The Racing Line' that's exactly what you're going to learn!
A Lamborghini Gallardo Just Beat The 1/2-Mile Speed Record With An Astonishing 234.8mph Run
An Underground Racing-tuned, twin-turbocharged 2011 Gallardo LP570-4 clocked an astonishing 234.8mph run over a distance of half a mile, beating the previous record of 233.8mph
2 Hypermilers Just Squeezed 452.8 Miles Out Of A Tesla P85D
Two guys in Denmark covered an astonishing distance of 452.8 miles in a Tesla P85D, a car that we all know and love as the secret supercar slayer. Here's how they did it...

What Prejudices Affect Your Behaviour On The Road?
A recent survey of 2000 people reveals that our prejudices and judgements negatively affect our behaviour towards other road users. Are you guilty of these things?
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The Hilarious Cyclist Vs Car Parody Video We've All Been Waiting For
We've all seen the videos where a vehicle gets too close to a cyclist and a fight ensues...it's downright stressful to watch, isn't it? Which explains why this refreshing parody video was created, which is nothing short of brilliant!

How To Advance Your Ignition Timing For Great Performance Gains
If your engine bay isn't shrouded in plastic, then the chances are pretty high that you can change your ignition timing to increase engine performance. It's free and pretty easy to do. Here's how...
20 Ways To Beat The Car Dealer
Buying a car from a dealer can be an intimidating experience for a lot of people. So before you buy, make sure you watch this eye-opening video to prepare yourself for the battlefield!
Big Balls And Skinny Tyres Got This Stock MX-5 Around The 'Ring In Under 9 Minutes
This little MX-5 - dubbed Ring Banana - is a stock track beater that's just clocked an impressive 08:59.9 Nurburgring lap time. All it took was balls of steel and skinny tyres...