Articles by Matt Kimberley

6 Of The Most Tempting Golf GTIs In The Classifieds Right Now
Everyone likes a Golf GTI in one form or another, and we're big fans. We've scoured the classifieds to find half a dozen that stand out, either for condition, mods, price or rarity

Ford Mustang Records Shock Two-Star Euro NCAP Safety Score
As Euro NCAP catches up with tests on models it has so far missed out, the Mustang has thrown up a complete surprise with the lowest score from a mainstream car maker in nine years

We Finally Know How Much Power The 2017 Ford GT Makes
Spoiler: it's a lot. Ford has confirmed the car's thus far elusive performance stats in a tweet this morning, and the Interweb has gone crazy
Here's A Video Of A Man Selecting Reverse At 70mph For Some Reason
Despite all logic and common sense pointing in the opposite direction to this course of action, a man who runs a YouTube vlog has put his car into reverse while driving at 70mph on the freeway
This Cool Electric Lotus Evora Project Is How Sports Cars Could Look In 10 Years
Canadian engineer, tuner and occasional racer Sasha Anis is building an electric Lotus Evora with key parts from a Tesla and a pair of Chevrolet Volts, and the results will be a glimpse into the future
Distracted Driver Smashes Into Parked Car And Flips Over
We don't know what the distraction was, but something stopped this Golf driver seeing the very obvious stationary Rover in his way. This is prime facepalm territory, people

Walmart Is About To Start Selling Cars And No We're Not Joking
No, really. As of April this year you'll be able to buy new and used cars from around 25 Walmart stores in three US states, and we can't imagine regular dealers are pleased about it

Jon Olsson's Camo-Wrapped Lamborghini Huracan Is For Sale And It's Actually Not That Expensive
This ultra-recognisable Huracan has been bumped north of 800bhp, and with a custom roof box it's the most practical two-door supercar you can buy. What more excuse do you need?

Would You Buy This LS-Swapped Jeep Wrangler Over A Factory Fresh One?
It's done plenty of miles and has seen a full rebuild and engine swap, but for roughly the same price would you choose it over a limited edition Wrangler straight from the factory?
This Stupid Skoda Driver Gives No Damns About Oncoming Traffic
Trying to overtake one vehicle too many, the nonchalant driver of this Octavia vRS nearly causes a huge smash as he forces the oncoming driver to take avoiding action
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It Looks Like The Golf GTI's Days Are Officially Numbered
We live in dark and distressing times. The latest blow to everything we stand for is news that Volkswagen is planning all-electric hot hatchbacks

It's Time To Stop Pretending Off-Roaders Are Comfortable
Not all supposedly off-road capable vehicles are created equal, and if you think they can take on the world in comfort you might want to think again
There's Potentially A Big Problem In Europe For The Stunning Kia Stinger
Most of us can agree the Stinger is a bit of a looker, but the reality in Europe is that it's going head-to-head with some well-established, high-profile, big-fun rivals, and looking at the figures on paper, I'm not sure it offers enough

We Need To Talk About The Honda Civic Type R's Supposed CVT Gearbox
After the Internet went mental with news that the next Civic Type R could have a CVT transmission, us included, it seems things aren't quite as clear-cut as they seemed
A BMW Was 'Lost' For Six Months After The Driver Forgot Where They Left It
Genuinely forgetting where you left your car is bad enough, but when it's not even your car...

Don't Believe The Hype: Faraday Future Will Not Be A Tesla Rival Next Year
Much as our attention was caught by Faraday Future's bold claims for its FF91 electric-powered rocket ship on wheels, closer inspection reveals plenty of problems

Scientists Think Heavy Traffic Could Be Causing Dementia
Living close to busy roads could be even worse for your health than anyone thought, if the latest research to come out of Canada is proved true

Honda Is Putting a CVT Into The Civic Type R, And No We're Not Joking
Continuously variable transmissions are usually reserved for horribly dull eco-boxes made for efficiency rather than excitement, but Honda says efficiency doesn't have to preclude speed
Watch A Road Rager Calmly Take A Hammer To Another Car In Broad Daylight
We've seen someone take a hammer to another car before, but the way this driver calmly goes about hammering dents into a bonnet in the middle of the road beggars belief
945 Cars Were Torched Across France Over New Year But Interior Minister Says Things Went 'Particularly Well'
A growing French 'tradition' of setting cars on fire during new year celebrations has left 945 cars either damaged or destroyed, and the authorities don't seem to want to deal with it
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Technology Could Stop You Working On Your Own Car, Whether You Like It Or Not
The increasing reliance on electronics to control more and more systems in new cars could sound a death knell for car people who want to work on their own machines, and the inevitable march of electric power will make it even worse

Now's Your Chance To Own The Most Beautiful Mustang We've Seen This Year
Trawling the classifieds for interesting projects, we found what has to be one of the most stunning Mustangs ever built, blending classic American Muscle with modern engine and chassis technology to create what might just be perfection

This RB25-Engined Honda Integra Is The Riskiest Buy You'll See Today
It's not cheap, but this engine-swapped Integra is definitely interesting. The motor from a Skyline GT-S and a host of upgrades means big speed, but we have a few questions about the listing...

Now's Your Chance To Buy The First Ford GT Prototype, Even If It Only Does 5mph
Practically new in all the important ways, this historic Ford GT prototype would definitely have been on our Christmas lists, even though it only does 5mph!