Articles by Alex Kersten

News
20/12/17
Official pics of the new X7 show that the new SUV's kidney grille game is as hilariously strong as the concept car's
Funny
15/12/17
YouTube channel 'The Slow Mo Guys' hired a crane and a four-tonne wrecking ball to see how well three cars held up...

Opinion
08/12/17
Two months into V8 F-Type ownership, here's what we've discovered...

Opinion
29/09/17
After a few glorious months with a V6 S, Jaguar accepted my plea and handed me the keys to a facelifted V8 R convertible for a few more months. Here are my first impressions...

News
28/09/17
The Grand Tour tent will cease its globe trotting activities, and will instead be fixed to one location from now on

Opinion
28/09/17
After a year MIA, my beloved MX-5 is back in action. So what's next?
Nürburgring
15/09/17
On a Lotus Exige hot lap of the Nordschleife, our driver is overtaken by a buffoon in a GT-R. His poor driving and terrible choices not only ruin the Lotus' lap, they also put him in danger!
Vlogs
29/08/17
While out in America, I met up with Parker from Vehicle Virgins. During a fun video shoot, we literally took off...

Features
13/06/17
I've just driven the new FK8 Honda Civic Type R on road and track. It's hugely improved on the outgoing FK2 Type R, making it a stonkingly awesome FWD weapon!

Opinion
06/06/17
We recently embarked on an epic road trip to take a Ferrari 488 GTB from London to Maranello via the Stelvio Pass. This little-engined Skoda SUV would prove to be our reliable work horse, and it instantly became our best mate

Features
23/05/17
Driving the Huracan Performante at Imola was so special it actually made me cry. Here's why I think it's the perfect supercar...
Tuning
17/05/17
In the first part of Team Galag's epic Snow Tour series, we get an introduction to the diverse group of cars and the crazy people behind the wheel!

Features
05/05/17
Following the international launch of the new McLaren 720S, here's what I thought of it as a daily driver

Opinion
12/04/17
It's been one month since 'my' new Jaaaag was dropped off at home. Here's what I've learnt about it, and your questions answered!
News
09/04/17
According to reports, the 488 was being piloted by a pro driver when the car's brakes failed at Estoril circuit this weekend. The driver is thought to have suffered minor injuries
News
09/04/17
A man displeased with the actions of his wife poured concrete into her car. Because that's apparently what one does in Mother Russia...
DIY
16/03/17
YouTube's mad engineer Colin Furze is building a 100hp+ dodgem for none other than Top Gear's Stig. Here's the first excellent instalment!

Opinion
15/03/17
After making a call to Jaguar to ask for an extended loan of the F-Type, I was handed the keys to this very car for a few months. Is there anything you'd like to know/see?

Top Gear
14/02/17
With the BBC confirming that the new series of Top Gear will return on Sunday 5th March, presenter Rory Reid is on hand to answer any questions you have!
Bikes
02/02/17
When a stunt biker misjudges a seat jump, he falls off. As the bike continues on its merry way, another biker fails to push the bike over and instead gets knocked on his ass. Then comes the icing on the cake...
News
02/02/17
IIHS crash test footage of a 2016 Tesla Model S reveal a very disturbing problem with the car's wheels on impact, where they shatter...
Tuning
30/01/17
Little is known of this car, but what is clear is that this 612hp, extensively lightened (carbon hood, fenders and trunk lid) 993 Turbo can hit 200mph like it was nothing. And it sounds incredible too!
News
29/01/17
At a Sonoma track day, this Viper ACR driver takes corners sideways in a brilliant and tyre-shredding display of big driving balls!