Articles by Darren Cassey
Wins
06/08/15
Tesla has revealed a new prototype charging point that features a tentacle-like arm that bends and twists itself to automatically plug in to your Model S
Car Throttle
06/08/15
We've cut the front wing (or fender, 'Muricans) from a selection of iconic motors and hidden any distinguishing logos - can you figure out what car they belong to?
Muscle
06/08/15
This Dodge Challenger, sporting a huge Liberty Walk bodykit and bright green paintjob, is about as in-yer-face as it gets, but do you think it's genius or disgusting? Vote now!
Wins
06/08/15
Giorgi Tevzadze and his crew of Georgian street racers became famous worldwide thanks to their driving escapades being uploaded to YouTube. In this fascinating documentary, shot shortly before Tevzadze's death in 2013, we can see the group's reckless driving and run-ins with the police first hand
Supercars and Hypercars
06/08/15
A new Reventon/Veneno style ultra limited edition raging bull will be revealed at the Pebble Beach concours d'elegance, but only to a select few collectors
Gaming
06/08/15
The guys behind Forza studied footage of wet weather races to ensure puddles were in the correct place... oh, and it looks absolutely incredible
Wins
05/08/15
It's tiny, doesn't have proper windows, and only develops 17bhp... but the Renault Twizy is one of the most laughably fun ways to get around
Opinion
05/08/15
The amount of technology crammed into modern cars is mind-blowing, but we're still nowhere near the limit of what's possible. Here are some of the pioneering technologies we suspect will be totally normal in a decade's time
Wins
04/08/15
Lexus has released the full commercial featuring its teased hoverboard technology, and to prove it's not CGI, it invited The Verge along to try it out first-hand
Supercars and Hypercars
04/08/15
Ford's taking a brand new Ford GT on a tour of Europe, and was kind enough to stop by the Car Throttle offices in London to let us get to know the all-new supercar
Motorsport
04/08/15
Funny car legend Jack Beckman took top spot last Friday at Sonoma Raceway with a top speed of 323.43mph, 3.921sec run
Motorsport
04/08/15
As soon as you see the slow car trundling down the straight, you know what's about to happen, but that doesn't make the impact any less shocking
Opinion
04/08/15
The days of 1000bhp being the reserve of the Bugatti Veyron and a select few dedicated drag racers is a thing of the past - these mad creations might look like unlikely racers, but they all pack an insane punch
News
03/08/15
Famed industry agitator Tesla has gone on the offensive, claiming other manufacturers would be able to hit incoming fuel economy targets if they actually tried
Opinion
24/07/15
As petrolheads we take great pride in our abilities behind the wheel, so when we see some of the atrocious driving displayed by 'normal' people, we can't help but cringe
Gaming
23/07/15
Having played a couple of F1 games in the past, I was expecting this year's effort to be more of the same frustrating, twitchy gameplay. I couldn't have been more wrong...
Wins
23/07/15
We've brought together some of the most iconic wheels ever fitted to cars directly from the factory, all you have to do is select which car each wheel is associated with
Trucks
22/07/15
For many car enthusiasts, a performance SUV is a big, ugly, unattractive prospect, but some of the performance figures they can boast demand serious respect
News
21/07/15
The Asterion was an exciting concept that used electricity to boost performance to dizzying levels, however Lambo isn't following up on that car so it can focus on its new SUV
Supercars and Hypercars
21/07/15
The Swedish hypercar broke the production car lap record, but noise regulations at the track saw it black flagged during its traffic-free attempt
Muscle
21/07/15
If you thought the 'normal' Hellcat, with its mere 707hp, was about as bonkers as the Challenger could get, you clearly hadn't reckoned on this charity's commitment to murdering tyres and rearranging internal organs
Supercars and Hypercars
21/07/15
Sure, the horn placement is stupid and the indicators are placed on the wheel instead of stalks, but they're not even the dumbest things about this wheel...
Funny
21/07/15
Is your licence cleaner than a just-detailed Ferrari, or dirtier than a Land Rover fresh from the mud pits? We reckon we can figure it out with a few simple questions
Opinion
20/07/15
Here's your chance to prove you're an automotive encyclopedia by correctly guessing the production years of these legendary cars