Articles by Darren Cassey
Features
05/07/15
Hybrid technology is here to stay, and in the BMW i8 we have the most beguiling entry into the world of hybrid performance. The question is, is it exciting enough to hold its own beside the outgoing Audi R8's brawny V8? There's only one way to find out...
Gaming
05/07/15
This guy has put together a compilation of the Grand Theft Auto V cars with the most possible customisations, resulting in some awesome combinations
Euro
05/07/15
There's nothing cooler than a classic 911, and watching it drive beneath the neon lights of Tokyo just accentuates its gorgeous retro curves. I wish these filmmakers would turn down the music, though...
Off topic
05/07/15
This first-person footage from the front of a drone will blow your mind - the guy behind the controls has insane skill
Opinion
05/07/15
There are tonnes of different games for different driving styles, and we reckon we can figure out the game you play most with just a few quick questions
Wins
04/07/15
Sometimes it's the simple ideas that are the best. Someone has collated footage from films where cars (and some trucks and trains) are seen flying off cliffs, and put them all into one oddly satisfying compilation
Fails
04/07/15
3200 people attended Honda's UK manufacturing base in Swansea to see the new Civic Type R, but one driver was left red faced after misunderstanding his instructions
Funny
04/07/15
These guys pull out of their house with their Mazda Protege pouring smoke. Within two turns they get spotted by a cop, and despite their best efforts to run, the car sends smoke signals to the chasing officer
Euro
04/07/15
This M6 has an RPi exhaust and tune, which makes it sounds fantastic as it attacks the Hawk's Nest road in New York
Opinion
04/07/15
It's the Fourth of July and Americans are celebrating Independence Day. For petrolheads, that means big V8s, massive burnouts, and copious amounts of muscle
Funny
04/07/15
He talks fast, acts fast, and boy does he honk fast! Watching how quickly his hands move will blow your mind
Funny
03/07/15
It's inevitable that autonomous cars will take over the roads, but how will petrolheads of the future cope with cars that drive themselves? We think we've got the answers!
Funny
03/07/15
We've collected a wide variety of cars, from slammed Civics to big-winged Ferraris. All you have to do is vote whether it's riced or tastefully modified!
Opinion
02/07/15
There's always been a view that lopping the roof off of a car kills the experience, but that doesn't mean all convertibles are complete horror shows to drive
Opinion
02/07/15
The worst thing that can happen when you love cars is wrecking your pride and joy or having it stolen, but either way the feelings of sadness and shame afterwards are very much the same
Wins
02/07/15
We've hidden some iconic cars under a blanket of darkness, can you tell what they are from the outline alone?
Opinion
01/07/15
From prioritising car parts over food to looking for cars on eBay when you should be studying, these charts perfectly sum up what it's like to be a petrolhead!
Opinion
30/06/15
Us car lovers can never get enough automotive things in our lives, so it's no surprise some people go to extraordinary lengths to create awesome car-themed furniture for their homes
Opinion
30/06/15
We all have those friends who just don't get our obsession with cars, so we've figured out the best ways to make them realise how wrong they are
Opinion
29/06/15
Once you grow up and have kids of your own, sharing your passion for cars with them is one of the coolest ways to spend your time. These parents took that to the next level
Photography & Videography
29/06/15
The Festival of Speed isn't just about on-track action; with so many car enthusiasts descending on one spot, the car park is also a great place to spot hot metal
Motorsport
26/06/15
This classic Mazda race car was driving up the famous Goodwood hill climb today when it left the road and smashed into hay bails, destroying most of the front end
Top Gear
26/06/15
Former TG script editor Richard Porter has written a fascinating article about how the script was put together, and it highlights what a tireless genius Jeremy Clarkson is
Opinion
26/06/15
Renault's stripped out track weapon requires a lot of commitment to enjoy, but once you're locked into its charms there's no better hot hatch on the market