Articles by Darren Cassey
Quizzes
12/06/15
If you think you know cars inside out, here's your chance to prove it, with our engine size quiz
Motorsport
12/06/15
The new Le Mans GT racer has only just been revealed, but Ford has already given us an aural treat in this CGI-heavy teaser video
Motorsport
12/06/15
As soon as we knew a new Ford GT was coming, our attentions turned to whether it'd be at Le Mans. Finally, we have the answer
Motorsport
12/06/15
Nissan strapped a 360-degree camera to the bonnet of a GTR and went out for a hot lap of the Circuit de la Sarthe. Use your mouse to look around as you blast around the track
Japanese
12/06/15
A number of CAD illustrations have been uncovered, which appear to show a baby NSX. It wouldn't be a stretch to imagine this is the much-rumoured S2000 replacement
Trucks
12/06/15
This 1957 Peterbilt truck has been modified to accomodate three jet engines, which helps catapult it up the quarter mile in just 6.5sec, leaving flames and smoke in its wake
Wins
12/06/15
A man called Rory McCann took some OpenStreetMap data, did some clever maths, and created a heat map that could help you plan your next road trip. Pro tip: aim for the blue bits!
Supercars and Hypercars
11/06/15
The P85D has humiliated some of the finest petrol-powered cars in the world, but it's no match for the 458 Speciale, and the Ferrari driver celebrates this fact in style
Japanese
11/06/15
For about two decades, Subaru and Mitsubishi have locked horns. And while both have built incredible rally cars for the road, the Impreza will always be king. Here's why...
Euro
11/06/15
With all the safety technology that has to be fitted to modern cars, it's no surprise that they're becoming rather bloated. Watching the first generation 7-Series morph into the newly unveiled car shows just how much it has grown
Funny
11/06/15
Doug DeMuro owns a Hummer, and decided to see just how (un)economical it really is. Under normal driving conditions he manages around 11mpg, but can a few streamlining modifications improve his fuel economy?
Tuning
09/06/15
Take one Nissan Silvia, fit a 2JZ engine under the bonnet, strap four turbos on, and give it a wild exterior design and you've got the kind of car that'll make the internet fall in love with you
Motorsport
09/06/15
Le Mans 24h is the most iconic endurance race in the world, and this short film brilliantly shows off what an incredible event it really is
Supercars and Hypercars
09/06/15
Audi's legendary supercar is getting the EV treatment, with rear-mounted electric motors sending 456bhp and 679lb ft of torque to the rear wheels. It's bizarre seeing an R8 fly past accompanied by nothing but the sound of screeching tyres
Supercars and Hypercars
09/06/15
Listening to Gordon Murray talking about how he came to work on the McLaren F1, and why he thinks it's so great, is fascinating
Japanese
09/06/15
We've all seen modified cars spitting flames, but this NSX takes it to the next level with huge flames licking from its rear
Rally
09/06/15
Footage has emerged of the moment Gordon hit a spectator as he attempted a pass during the Baja 500
Top Gear
08/06/15
The BBC has put together one final episode of Top Gear, featuring two films that were not broadcast following Jeremy Clarkson's 'fracas' - the episode's trailer has just been released
Gaming
08/06/15
Up until now, if you wanted to race an officially sanctioned virtual Porsche, you had to play something from EA. Not any more! An agreement has been reached that will allow Porsches in Horizon 2 and Forza Motorsport 6
Opinion
08/06/15
All true petrolheads know that a car is not an inanimate object, it is an emotional being with whom we share a deep connection - some cars look happier about that fact than others!
Top Gear
08/06/15
Despite previously claiming he wasn't interested in the role, Chris' comments on a weekend chat show imply he's getting serious about taking on the job
Bikes
08/06/15
According to the video description, this biker had just completed some modifications and was out for a ride when his rear wheel came loose, sending him into an uncontrollable wobble - he suffered serious internal injuries, but is recovering after surgery
Tuning
08/06/15
When you've got two massive turbos sticking out of your bonnet, you'd better be ready when the power comes in. The driver of this heavily modified Corvette comes very close to losing control when he plants his foot on the streets
Top Gear
07/06/15
A source close to the trio has told The Mirror that no amount of money could make Richard and James create Top Gear without Jeremy, and they're close to signing with Netflix