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Volvo is designing some striking cars right now, but in truth the newbies all share the same face... and other manufacturers have proved that it's a risky path to tread

Volvo’s Russian Doll Styling Is Somehow Dodging Flak - For Now

By Car Throttle

106 points

34 comments

Matt Kimberley 2 days ago

Used Cars

With an extra axle and a load bay big enough to hold a mattress, this one-off modified Suzuki Jimny is an oddball we can't get enough of

We Have So Much Love For This Unique 6x4 Suzuki Jimny Pickup

By Car Throttle

123 points

11 comments

Matt Kimberley 4 days ago

Car History

The Nissan Micra, or March, has at times through history been a boredom-fest, a glorified mobility scooter and a safe, sensible first car option, but once upon a time it was also a bit unhinged...

That Time Nissan Built A Turbocharged And Supercharged Micra

By Car Throttle

141 points

45 comments

Matt Kimberley 5 days ago

Features

A well-designed bonnet scoop on the right car can be a fine thing, but sometimes manufacturers end up putting one where it doesn't belong...

6 Times Bonnet Scoops Were Just The Worst

By Car Throttle

140 points

63 comments

Matt Kimberley 8 days ago

Used Cars

Plenty of GT86 owners fettle their cars for a little more power, and this is one of those, with over £9000 spent on tuning parts to raise its output to a cheeky 300bhp - while keeping the standard look

This 300bhp Supercharged Toyota GT86 Is A Brilliantly Subtle Sleeper

By Car Throttle

158 points

30 comments

Matt Kimberley 9 days ago

Blog

Tired of local politicians not listening to the people's complaints about the crumbling road surface? Maybe the farcical intervention from pizza giant Domino's might shake a few departments into action

Domino's Fixing The Roads Is So Ridiculous That It Just Might Work

By Car Throttle

154 points

31 comments

Matt Kimberley 10 days ago

News

BMW has taken the wraps off the mighty 8 Series sports GT, and the overall package sounds like one we can really get on board with thanks to a renewed focus on the driver

BMW's 8 Series Is Finally Here, And It's Packing Heat

By Car Throttle

247 points

62 comments

Matt Kimberley 10 days ago

Features

Everyone loves a flat-six, right? The noise, the character and the relative exclusivity factors are all reasons to love them… but while Porsche is the layout’s main advocate, what if you don’t want a Porsche?

7 Flat-Six-Powered Vehicles That Aren’t Porsches

By Car Throttle

170 points

29 comments

Matt Kimberley 10 days ago

News

Very, very few people have even driven a car at 245mph, let alone crashed one and lived to tell the tale – which is exactly why this bum-clenching story from one of the prototype Veyron’s test drivers is so amazing

Here’s What It’s Like To Crash A Bugatti Veyron At 245mph

By Car Throttle

176 points

17 comments

Matt Kimberley 10 days ago

News

Whenever you're using an automated car wash you really need to follow the simple instructions. If you don't, then something nightmarish could happen

A Car Wash Falling Onto Your Ride Must Really Spoil Your Day

By Car Throttle

105 points

28 comments

Matt Kimberley 10 days ago

News

With Top Gear and The Grand Tour both seemingly in weaker positions than they were a couple of years ago, producers have taken a punt on bringing Fifth Gear back for another series

Fifth Gear Is Back To Take On The Ailing Car Show Giants

By Car Throttle

136 points

26 comments

Matt Kimberley 16 days ago

Blog

Many of us grew up in a world where Alfa Romeo was a brand that used to make great cars, but, spurred on by recent successes, Alfa's tail is up and the kids of the future are in for a treat

Alfa's 600bhp Hybrid GTV Should Bring Back Glory Days We Never Knew

By Car Throttle

137 points

44 comments

Matt Kimberley 16 days ago

Used Cars

Peugeot was given a kicking in the early 2010s over its products' ability to alienate anyone who likes cars, but that's changing fast - so we've looked back almost 20 years to the last time we wanted a Peugeot just for its style...

Let This 194bhp Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 Charm You For Just £1250

By Car Throttle

105 points

74 comments

Matt Kimberley 17 days ago

Features

Ferrari may have taken the spoils, with a panel of judges voting its 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 the best of the last 20 years, but we've got some other ideas...

8 Engines That Could Be The Best Of The Last 20 Years

By Car Throttle

156 points

50 comments

Matt Kimberley 22 days ago

Features

Some look good, some not so good, but most look like they were always meant to be that way: these newer cars wearing their older selves' faces are fascinating

We Can't Unsee These Rendered Legends Wearing Their Ancestors' Faces

By Car Throttle

166 points

71 comments

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Volvo is designing some striking cars right now, but in truth the newbies all share the same face... and other manufacturers have proved that it's a risky path to tread

Volvo’s Russian Doll Styling Is Somehow Dodging Flak - For Now

With an extra axle and a load bay big enough to hold a mattress, this one-off modified Suzuki Jimny is an oddball we can't get enough of

We Have So Much Love For This Unique 6x4 Suzuki Jimny Pickup

The Nissan Micra, or March, has at times through history been a boredom-fest, a glorified mobility scooter and a safe, sensible first car option, but once upon a time it was also a bit unhinged...

That Time Nissan Built A Turbocharged And Supercharged Micra

A well-designed bonnet scoop on the right car can be a fine thing, but sometimes manufacturers end up putting one where it doesn't belong...

6 Times Bonnet Scoops Were Just The Worst

Plenty of GT86 owners fettle their cars for a little more power, and this is one of those, with over £9000 spent on tuning parts to raise its output to a cheeky 300bhp - while keeping the standard look

This 300bhp Supercharged Toyota GT86 Is A Brilliantly Subtle Sleeper

Tired of local politicians not listening to the people's complaints about the crumbling road surface? Maybe the farcical intervention from pizza giant Domino's might shake a few departments into action

Domino's Fixing The Roads Is So Ridiculous That It Just Might Work

BMW has taken the wraps off the mighty 8 Series sports GT, and the overall package sounds like one we can really get on board with thanks to a renewed focus on the driver

BMW's 8 Series Is Finally Here, And It's Packing Heat

Everyone loves a flat-six, right? The noise, the character and the relative exclusivity factors are all reasons to love them… but while Porsche is the layout’s main advocate, what if you don’t want a Porsche?

7 Flat-Six-Powered Vehicles That Aren’t Porsches

Very, very few people have even driven a car at 245mph, let alone crashed one and lived to tell the tale – which is exactly why this bum-clenching story from one of the prototype Veyron’s test drivers is so amazing

Here’s What It’s Like To Crash A Bugatti Veyron At 245mph

Whenever you're using an automated car wash you really need to follow the simple instructions. If you don't, then something nightmarish could happen

A Car Wash Falling Onto Your Ride Must Really Spoil Your Day

With Top Gear and The Grand Tour both seemingly in weaker positions than they were a couple of years ago, producers have taken a punt on bringing Fifth Gear back for another series

Fifth Gear Is Back To Take On The Ailing Car Show Giants

Many of us grew up in a world where Alfa Romeo was a brand that used to make great cars, but, spurred on by recent successes, Alfa's tail is up and the kids of the future are in for a treat

Alfa's 600bhp Hybrid GTV Should Bring Back Glory Days We Never Knew

Peugeot was given a kicking in the early 2010s over its products' ability to alienate anyone who likes cars, but that's changing fast - so we've looked back almost 20 years to the last time we wanted a Peugeot just for its style...

Let This 194bhp Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 Charm You For Just £1250

Ferrari may have taken the spoils, with a panel of judges voting its 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 the best of the last 20 years, but we've got some other ideas...

8 Engines That Could Be The Best Of The Last 20 Years

Some look good, some not so good, but most look like they were always meant to be that way: these newer cars wearing their older selves' faces are fascinating

We Can't Unsee These Rendered Legends Wearing Their Ancestors' Faces