Articles by Matt Kimberley

This Race-Spec Toyota 86 Cup Reminds Us That We're Suckers For A Good Livery
It's funny how much of a difference a simple vinyl wrap or graphics set can make to your feelings for that car, and this lightly modified GT86 has reminded us of one reason why we'll always forgive it for not having more power

Here's Your First Look At Volkswagen's New Pint-Sized SUV
Because the industry is on a mission to SUV all the things, it's Volkswagen's turn to release a small one. Ahead of its official launch, the brand has tweeted a first design sketch

Tuner Novitec Has Given The McLaren 570GT Hilariously Pointless Mods
The whole point of McLaren's 570GT is that it's more comfortable than the S models and more exploitable in real-world conditions, so we can't really understand Novitec's power-spiking, comfort-ruining tweaks
Watch Nine Youths Somehow Pour Out Of A Honda Civic After A Crash
After crashing into the back of an Audi A4, nine youths, who we suspect had stolen the Civic they were travelling in, exit the same car like it was nothing

Tesla Is Already Cutting Costs For The Model Y Compact SUV
Although it's not even meant to be here for at least 18 months, it looks like Tesla has already started chopping development costs for the Model Y by recycling the Model 3's platform

The German 'Big Three' Are Setting Up Their Own Diesel 'Scrappage' Scheme - But Only In Germany
Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler have got together and agreed to subsidise a scheme to encourage their native German drivers out of older, more polluting diesels

Sound The Alarm: There Are Still Brand New, Unregistered Lexus LFAs Out There
According to Lexus in the US, there are currently 12 brand-new, never-registered LFAs in that country alone, and we've suddenly found ourselves short of breath

You'll Soon See EVs Charging At Fuel Stations
In a move that makes perfect sense – if there’s enough parking space – BP is talking to EV manufacturers about installing charging points across its network, with Shell already having committed

The Alpina B7 Has Arrived, And Now It Can Hit 205mph
The B7 first appeared a year ago with a predicted top speed of 193mph, but longer gears and performance upgrades have pushed the uber-saloon past the 200mph mark, making it the fastest four-door production car in the world
This Is the Brutal Damage A Passenger Airbag Can Do To A Windscreen
After a passenger airbag fired, this car's windscreen has been obliterated by the sheer force of the bag's expansion
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This Driver Madly Ramming The Car In Front Is Bizarrely Compelling To Watch
Whether he was high on drugs, had some major argument with the other guy or has just plain old lost his mind, the sight of this driver repeatedly ramming the car in front makes uncomfortably compulsive viewing
A Man Has Pooped Into His Own Hand In A Car Dealership, Then Wiped It All Over A Brand New Car
There's really no way to bring this news to you delicately, so we'll give it to you straight: a man has been arrested after dropping a bum egg into his own hand, right in the middle of a car dealership, and then smearing a car with it

Autocar Has Shelved Its Ferrari 488 Performance Data Because Of An 'Unfair' Tyre Choice
When the Ferrari 488 GTB arrived at Autocar for performance testing last year, it wasn't immediately noticed that the car was running on special, non-OE track-biased tyres, but now the penny has dropped and the two old brands have fallen out

Alpine Is Building An A110 Track Car For A One-Make Race Series
Alpine has confirmed with a teaser picture that the company is fettling the A110 for track use, with a stripped-out interior, downforce and light drivetrain modifications

6 Cars That Are Cheaper Than The Hilariously Expensive New London Taxi
With news breaking that London's new 'Black Cab' will cost a drink-spitting £55,599, we've compiled a cheeky shortlist of genuine - and not so genuine - alternatives for cabbies to consider

The Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor Is 545bhp Of Fighter Jet-Inspired Truck Heaven
It looks like it's been fitted-out for a part in an early 1990s action drama, but this uniquely modified F-150 is actually Ford's latest cash-raising project for an aviation charity

The Ultra-Rare Lamborghini Diablo SE30 From A Jamiroquai Music Video Is For Sale And The Want Is Unbearable
Not only did this car appear in Jamiroquai's Cosmic Girl video, but Jay Kay actually owned it. Now it could be yours, if it wasn't for the small matter of the price...

The Tesla Model 3 Will Gain A Hot Flagship Next Year
You can hardly accuse the Tesla Model 3 of being slow even in its most basic trim, but Elon Musk has confirmed a faster version for next year

Opel And Vauxhall Now Officially Belong To PSA
With all the paperwork signed, sealed and delivered, the ownership of the famous brands has transferred to French hands. The next 100 days will see PSA decide how it's going to manage its new toys
The 10 Best Comments On CT Last Week
A day later than scheduled, partly because of a special project we've been brewing for you guys, here are last week's best comments
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An Almost Unused 2005 Ford GT Is For Sale... But You Shouldn't Want It
With just 60 miles on the clock this could be one of the least-used Ford GTs in existence, but as this one used to belong to Jeremy Clarkson, you might want to forget it

This World Rally-Spec Lancia Delta Integrale Evo Just Sold For £225,000
As if we ever really believed we could afford one anyway, this Juha Kankkunen-raced Delta Integrale Evo has just sold for big bucks, owing to its genuine racing setup and heritage
Police Car Narrowly Misses Crowd With A Bizarre 180-Degree Spin
How, in the days of ABS and stability control, this police driver managed to lose control like this so close to a crowd, we don't know

All New Maseratis Will Be Electrified From 2019
Maserati has committed to making all of its new cars either hybrid or full-electric from 2019, according to a statement by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne