Articles by Darren Cassey

3 Simple Modifications That Completely Transform The Toyota GT86
Personally, I'm a fan of the 86's styling, but I was shocked how these three simple modifications completely transform the car's look and sound
A New Need For Speed Trailer Has Landed
Here's an NFS update on the game's 'Five Ways To Play,' which lets you follow the Speed, Style, Build, Crew, and Outlaw storylines

You Can Order Tesla’s $35k Model 3 In Six Month’s Time, But There’s A Catch
We already kinda knew the Model 3 would be revealed in March 2016, but now we know customers can order it then, too. That is if they don't mind the two year wait, as the cars can't be built until Tesla's Gigafactory is in full swing
Driving My First Lap Of The Nurburgring Was The Best Experience Of My Life
Last weekend I took the keys to the 'CT86' and headed out on to the famous Nordschleife - my mouth was dry, my mind was frazzled, and my lines were atrocious, but it was absolutely fantastic. I'm well and truly hooked
The Forza Motorsport 6 Launch Trailer Has Landed
Showcasing a wide selection of the huge car list, a variety of circuits, and wet weather and night racing... now's the time to start getting excited for Forza 6

Bugatti's Vision Gran Turismo Project Looks Like A Fully Riced Veyron
Bugatti has finally revealed its Vision Gran Turismo racer, and to be honest it's a little bit unimaginative

Toyota Just Revealed A 2016 Prius Teaser And We're All Losing Our Minds
The new Toyota Prius is due to be revealed on 8 September, and to get us all in the mood Toyota has revealed an enticing teaser image...of the rear lights
Land Rover Is Working On Invisible Trailer Technology
The guys at Jaguar Land Rover have been working on some fascinating technology recently, including 'invisible' A-pillars and even see through bonnets, but this transparent trailer tech might be the coolest yet

This Is What It Really Means To Be A Petrolhead
Over the weekend I visited the Nurburgring. It was my first time at the famous circuit and the atmosphere was incredible, showcasing the very best of the car community and what it means to be a petrolhead
You Know Your RC Car Is Rapid When It Can Drive Across Water
The Traxxas Slash 4x4 is an incredibly fast electric RC car, and in fact it's so fast it can become a boat with one simple modification - sand tyres
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If You Really Must Use Your Phone In The Car, This App Could Be The Answer
Drivemode is an app that uses simple taps and swipes coupled with audio feedback to let you use satellite navigation, manage music, and read and reply to texts without ever looking away from the road
11 Videos That Prove Racing Drivers Have Superhuman Skills
Racing and rally drivers often exhibit superhuman skill behind the wheel, whether they're showing crazy fast reactions to save a crash, or pulling off eye-of-the-needle overtaking manoeuvres. Here's a roundup of some of the most impressive

From Lamps To Lasers: The Evolution Of Headlights
From gas burning lamps in the 1880s to laser beams today, the humble headlight has undergone a massive transformation. We've charted its fascinating progress
The Tesla Model S P85D Is So Good It Broke Consumer Reports' Rating System
The P85D offers crazy acceleration without ever needing to (directly) use expensive, polluting fuels, so when Consumer Reports put the car through its extensive testing system the results would always be interesting. A score of 103 out of 100 made the team rethink the way it tests cars...
7 Times Games Got Cars Really Wrong
Aside from simulators that put high emphasis on realism, games have a bad habit of doing really stupid, unrealistic things with cars. Here are some of the worst offenders
How Much Of A Mechanic Are You Really?
We all like to think we know our way around a car, so here's your chance to prove you're a mechanical genius

5 Car Phrases That Non-Petrolheads Could Take Completely The Wrong Way
Sometimes a petrolhead's vernacular will seem totally alien to people who know nothing about cars - and sometimes you can give off very wrong, disturbing signals!

Here's Why British V8 Mustangs Are Less Powerful Than Their American Equivalents
Ford today announced it has received 2000 orders for right-hand drive Mustangs, however it's also been revealed that British V8s will make 6bhp less than those in America
A Ford GT Mule Has Been Spotted Driving Around Detroit
Sporting dark green camouflage, this Ford GT mule fails in its attempts to cruise through Detroit without causing a stir. To be fair, when you're one of the most highly-anticipated cars in years, it can be tricky to stay incognito...
Watch The Ballistic Lotus 3-Eleven Carve Up The Nurburgring At Breakneck Speed
The fastest road car Lotus has ever made comes with a 450bhp supercharged V6 engine, a dry weight comfortably under a tonne, and enough aerodynamics to make a race car jealous
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The Most Powerful Camaro Ever Will Cost $37,295, And You Can Configure Yours Now
Chevrolet has revealed the pricing structure for the sixth generation Camaro, and has opened up the online visualiser to help distract you from a miserable Monday
Can You Guess Which Of These Cars Is Faster Around The Nurburgring?
We've put together 11 pairs of cars, all you have to do is select which one has set a faster lap around the Nurburgring - they're not always as obvious as you'd think!
Experience The Craziness Of Gumball 3000 In One Hectic POV Video
The guys at Betsafe strapped a camera to someone's head to get a first-hand account of what it's like to drive fast cars, hang out with celebrities, and be at the centre of all those rich kids behaving badly
This Guy Was Being Chased By Police And Decided To Live Stream It
Here are the final moments of a police chase that was streamed live on the Periscope app - the authenticity of the events are unclear, but it appears to show the car evading cops, before pulling over as officers shout commands