Articles by Darren Cassey
Drift
15/04/16
Drift hero Chris Forsberg and Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske use a Datsun 280Z to explain in detail how to set your car up for mad skids
Opinion
15/04/16
Technological advancements in the world of performance cars are always moving at a fast pace, so we've taken a look at some crazy tech that's not too far away, and some that we may not even see in our lifetime
Bikes
14/04/16
When this biker pulls alongside a Ford Galaxy at a red light, he notices the young passenger admiring his ride. He gestures to wind the window down, points to his throttle, and the kid enthusiastically twists it. From the smile on his face, it's clear a future biker has been made
Gaming
14/04/16
"With its jet fighter controls and rocket ship handling", you'll have an awesome time hooning the Rocket 69 from Fallout 4. It looks awesome and goes speeds "once reserved for army space troopers!" And best of all, it's free to download
Opinion
14/04/16
We love it when engineers come up with innovative technologies, however, while their ideas might seem brilliant, they don't always take off. Here are the clever, bizarre and downright science fiction technologies that never went mainstream in cars
Opinion
13/04/16
It's fascinating to watch cars transform from generation to generation, or from concept to reality. These GIFs do just that, and they're mesmerising
Top Gear
13/04/16
After Matt LeBlanc caused outcry with his Cenotaph stunt, Chris Evans blamed him for the bad PR, causing their relationship to turn 'frosty'
Bikes
13/04/16
The BMW cut off a biker - it's unclear if deliberately or accidentally - causing an angry confrontation. It all escalates at the next red light, and the bikers punch the BMW driver to the ground. At this point, his passenger pulls out a gun...
General
11/04/16
We asked you guys to review cars using nothing more than the emojis on your phones, and the results are genuinely hilarious!
Opinion
11/04/16
When it comes to performance cars, petrol is supposedly king, but there are some dirty oil burners out there that'd dispute that! Here are five diesels that use that epic low down torque to obliterate petrol-powered sports cars in the standing sprint
Opinion
11/04/16
We've been scouring the comments section once more to find the funniest, wittiest and downright weirdest things you guys had to say last week! There's a healthy dose of Clarkson-isms, comedy quips and a mesmerising GIF - check out the rest here...
Nürburgring
09/04/16
The driver of this Megane RS gets it wrong very early before the left-hander, and slides into the wall. The heavy impact flips the car, rips off a wheel, and sends it sliding upside down along the tarmac
Ask Car Throttle
08/04/16
I was recently talking to one of our freelancers about 1000bhp wood-chippers (as you do), and it got me wondering about other non-car things that have big-power engines. Then Brittany Ferries released a (frankly bizarre) press release boasting about how its ferries have four 12-cylinder engines making 65,000bhp, and I felt like I wanted to know more. So, what are your suggestions for cool, big engines found outside the car world?
News
08/04/16
Everyone's favourite car guys are back with a short teaser ahead of their new car show, which will air on Amazon Prime from Autumn 2016. Suggestions involve Genesis album names, bad puns, and erections...
Opinion
08/04/16
Slamming your car might make it look cool, but there are rules you must follow when driving a car that scrapes if you want to avoid embarrassment and some very costly repairs...
Opinion
07/04/16
In today's tech heavy car industry, we take many amazing advancements for granted. Not long ago, though, this technology was just being introduced - here are some of the cars that pushed the boundaries
Opinion
07/04/16
Modern cars are wonderfully capable machines, but for many petrolheads they just don't quite have the same attraction as a classic motor. Here, we're celebrating the joys associated with older cars
Opinion
06/04/16
We asked you which engines are too often overlooked - whether it's because of a more iconic engine available in the same car, or it's simply forgotten for no good reason - here are the best suggestions
Features
06/04/16
We've been driving Ford's latest Focus RS on Britain's broken roads for the first time, and we're confident nothing else could keep pace with it in real world hoon sessions
Opinion
04/04/16
Passing your driving test is a rite of passage for many young people, but it's what happens after you've officially got the licence that becomes memorable!
Opinion
04/04/16
From GT-R Ikea hauling to short shifting below the belt, we've rounded up the funniest, wittiest and downright weirdest comments on CT last week - did you make the cut?
Opinion
01/04/16
It's easy to find like-minded individuals at car shows, but if you know what to look for, there are tell-tale signs that give petrolheads away even when there are no cars in sight