Articles by Alex Kersten
This Poor Bloke's Ferrari F430 Randomly Caught Fire And Burned To The Ground
Last week in Hong Kong, a man's F430 caught fire for 'no apparent reason'. Here's a video of the incident, which shows the car burning to the ground as the owner presumably stands back and watches...

12 Motorsport Moments You'll Watch Again And Again
Here are 10 of the most incredible motorsport moments that you'll watch over and over again!

Can Mazda's New MX-5 ND Continue The Phrase 'The Answer Is Always Miata'?
The new Mazda MX-5 ND (Mk4) will cost between £18,495 and £23,295. So is the answer still "always Miata" when you consider some of the fun cars it's up against in this pricing bracket? We take a look...

Ford's Beefy New Mustang Will Bother An E60 M5 V10 To 62mph
Ford's all-new Mustang will hit 62mph as fast as a V10-powered M5 (with a small tail wind), despite costing just £33k. This is value-for-money at its best!
This Car Has A Secret 'Sheep Cyclone' Weapon
Sheep are pretty stupid animals, following each other no matter which way they're heading...even if that means going round and round a moving car. This is sheep cyclone!
The Beauty Of Driving Through A Puddle Can Only Be Appreciated In Slow Motion
Our eyes miss a lot of detail, which means that 'ordinary' events like a puddle splash go completely unappreciated. That's where YouTube channel 'The Slow Mo Guys' come in...
This Is Mad Oversteer And Savage Understeer At Its Finest
In a change to your usual programming, these spills and thrills weren't filmed at the Nurburgring. Castle Combe is our venue, and the cars you'll see crashing and spinning include BMW M3s, an Impreza and a stupidly brave Fiesta ST
This Biker Slams Into The Back Of A Car, Somersaults, Then Pulls Off The Perfect Landing
In what looks like a tragic end to a motorbike vs car story, the biker defies the odds, landing 'safely' on top of a car's roof. Watch it, be amazed!
Googly Eyes On Race Helmets Should Become A Thing
Some motorsports (not mentioning any names) could be criticised for being a little boring at times. So imagine how much better racing would be if Hamilton and co wore googly eyes on their helmets!
This Supercharged MX-5 Vs Stripped-Out MX-5 Track Battle Proves That Power Is Overrated
This friendly track battle between a supercharged 1.8-litre MX-5 and a stripped-out, naturally-aspirated 1.8-litre MX-5 proves that big power isn't everything on a short track like Blyton...
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Richard Hammond Is Bored As Hell And He Wants Everyone To Know It
Richard Hammond has got a lot of free time since Clarkson's sacking, and now he's showing us what he's doing to relieve the monotony. Warning: his boredom is boring to watch...

Forget Mercedes, This Renault Twingo 6x6 Is Where It's At
This six-wheeled Twingo was caught out in the wild, and while we've no idea how or why, what we do know is that we want it!
Watch What Happens When A Girl Tries To Pick Up Random Guys In A Hot Car
You've seen the videos where guys with nice cars try to pick up girls to 'expose' them as gold diggers. Well, what do you think would happen if the roles were reversed? Here's the answer!
Here's A Smoky Look At Mad Mike's Insane Four-Rotor MX-5
Mad Mike's four-rotor 26B MX-5 will churn out up to 1500hp! For now, though, it's running a more modest 1017hp. Here's a sneak peek at what it looks like in action
This 600whp Miata Is The Most Ultimate Of Ultimate Sleepers
When a 600whp Z06 goes out for a street cruise, a rogue Miata challenges it to a race - little do they know what's under the Mazda's hood...
RIP Robert Himler: The Awesome Guy Who Scared The Hell Out Of His Mum In A 1250whp Gallardo
By now, many of you will know the sad news about YouTuber Robert Himler's passing. From everyone at Car Throttle, Race In Peace!

If You Own An Audi, Amazon Will Deliver Parcels Directly Into Your Car's Boot
Trials in Germany are testing out a new delivery service where parcels (car parts!) are dropped into an Audi owner's boot/trunk using a one-time access code

12 Incredible Cars We'd Buy With A Massive Lottery Payout
I asked you yesterday which cars you'd buy first with a lottery payout. With such a colourful list, here are a few of my favourite suggestions. And in case you're wondering, no, I haven't won the lottery!

Top Gear Executive Producer's Resignation Could Point To A New Car Show With Clarkson, Hammond & May
Andy Wilman has quit his position as Top Gear's Executive Producer. This could mean that he's planning another successful car show with Top Gear's former presenters

8 Cars You Should Be Driving On 'Earth Day'
Today is 'Earth Day', and that means that we should all be out on the streets demonstrating for a healthy and sustainable future. But we're petrolheads, so while everyone else hugs a tree and refuses to wear deodorant, we can do our bit by driving these 'green' cars
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When These Lithuanian Cops Pull Over A Speeding Mercedes, The Tables Quickly Turn
After cops pull over a Mercedes, the passenger jumps out and runs at them to explain that a child is in need of medical attention. Props to the police for getting to the hospital in double quick time. And for the Major Lazer track at the end!

The 10 Best Jeremy Clarkson Quotes As Voted For By You
Clarkson has come out with some cracking quotes over the years, so when we asked you what his best ones were, you supplied the goods! Here are your favourites...
Watch These Heroic Cops Rescue A Man From A Burning SUV
Video footage of cops often show them flaunting the law and abusing their power, but this video denotes true heroism and putting the life of a stranger before their own. Massive respect goes out to them!
When This Clio Cut Up A Nissan GT-R, It Never Stood A Chance
Another day on the 'Ring, and another victim claimed. This time, a Clio pulls to the right to allow faster cars to pass on the left, but fails to see a third car (this GT-R) pulling up hard on the inside. As the Clio cuts left, contact is made and Godzilla punishes the much lighter car hard...