Articles by Matt Kimberley

Mazda's Stunning New 600bhp Protoype Racer Is Gunning For Lap Records
New rules in the American IMSA racing series mean Mazda has been able to redesign its turbocharged prototype, and it's set to be as fast as it is beautiful

Teenager Allegedly Busted Hitting 208mph In A Mustang
Although the 2011 Mustang shouldn't do more than 155mph in factory condition, one American teen has been caught doing 208mph - but we're a bit dubious about that

The 6 Best Aston Martin S Models Of All Time
Has Aston Martin ever made a bad-looking car (no one mention the Cygnet)? We don't think so, and to mark the first pictures and information of the new Vanquish S we've pulled together the cream of Aston S models

The New Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet Is 621bhp Of Loveliness
When you just can't bring yourself to sacrifice ultimate speed, exclusivity, luxury or a soft-top roof in the search for your next car, Mercedes says it has the answer to all your problems
Sat-Nav Instructions By Clarkson, Hammond And May Are Now A Hilarious Reality
Can you think of anything better to listen to on the drive to work than the Grand Tour trio's banter on Waze?

It's Time To Swallow Our Pride And Accept Autonomous Cars
Motorways would be fantastic things if it wasn't for the huge number of dangerous idiots using them, so let's cure that as quickly as possible
Idiot Tries To Overtake One Car Too Many And Causes A Four-Car Smash
A reckless driver in North Carolina continued an overtaking manoeuvre into oncoming traffic, causing a four-car pile-up before simply driving away as if nothing happened

US Lawmakers To Force Quiet EVs To Make Noises
American legislators have excelled themselves by forcing car makers to introduce exterior noises at low speed, presumably leaving manufacturers pondering what the hell an EV is supposed to sound like

VW Engine Parts Could Be About To Get Way Cheaper Thanks To Dieselgate
As hundreds of thousands of Americans decide to ditch their over-polluting Audis and Volkswagens, the spare parts bonanza could push prices right down for everyone else

Car Makers Are Finally Admitting That Downsizing Was A Stupid Waste Of Time And Money
Downsizing always was a stupid idea but the law made most manufacturers jump on the bandwagon anyway. It's time to shout it from the rooftops and then move on
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Trump Could Reverse All US Emissions Legislation For Cars
Love him or loathe him, Donald Trump has got some strong opinions. Among them is that emissions legislation is hurting American competitiveness, and he could be en route to repealing it all

Bulletproof BMW Helps Iraqi Man Save 70 People From Snipers
However awesome a friend you think you are, prepare to take a step back. One man in Iraq is saving people's lives in the midst of Islamic State sniper fire by using an old bulletproof BMW

This New Limited-Edition Ducati Has A Mind-Boggling Power-To-Weight Ratio
We know it's only got two wheels, but it also has more power-to-weight than anything on four. Behold the new Ducati 1299 Superleggera

Tesla Is About To Cut Off Its Free Supercharger Access Deal
We always knew it was a bit too good to be true, but reality has caught up with Tesla's free supply of power to its owners. As of the new year, new orders won't have free recharging included without an extra fee
Top Gear's Old Car Destruction Habit Got Way Out Of Hand
An article we published earlier in the week has reminded CT staff how many great cars Top Gear have ruined in pursuit of entertainment. The old trio's car destroying habit certainly made me mad...

New Stats Show Your Stupidity Is The Modern Car Thief's Best Friend
These staggering new statistics show how many car owners are losing out big time due to their own complacency - and how fast that number is rising

Take A Look At The Ever-So-Slightly Curvier New Audi A5 Cabriolet
The A5 Cabriolet might be the last A5 to be revealed in pictures, but it brings with it an interesting weight cut and more curvaceous lines than before
Machine-Operated Parking Is Here, And It's Freakishly Awesome
Not everyone likes parking, and it's true that parking garages take up a ridiculous amount of space, so one company has developed a more compact, fully-automated parking solution that's straight from the future
Watch In Horror As A Nissan Tsuru Disintegrates During Crash Testing
Safety standards in Latin America are a long way behind those of North America and Europe, as this horrifying crash involving a Nissan Tsuru shows. Nissan's reaction is no surprise...

Fisker Is Back With A New Electric Supercar That Will Cover 400 Miles Between Charges
With money to be made, investment in battery tech is making huge leaps, and the makers of the next Fisker electric car are claiming an impressive 400 miles between charges
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All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger Accidentally Confirmed By US Government
Leaks are fairly common these days, and frankly they're often good for publicity as far as new cars go. But, as leaks go, the American EPA's confirmation of a four-wheel drive Challengerwas so low-key it nearly slipped under the radar

The Top Gear Track Experience Operator Has Collapsed And Cancelled All Bookings
Top Gear has had a tough year after the departure of Clarkson, Hammond and May. The closure of the company operating its themed track experiences is more bad news for the once mighty brand

Accidentally Stolen Car Gets Returned With Apology Note And Petrol Money
After a huge misunderstanding that led to a woman's Subaru Impreza being stolen, the accidental thief returned the car with a few extras to apologise

Purists Will Hate This Suspiciously Half-Finished LS3-Swapped Porsche 911
After news reached us that Australian tuners have developed an LS-based V12, we were inspired to look through the classifieds for LS V8 project cars. This Porsche in the US is controversial on more than one level