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Living With A Citroen Ami
Alex from Car Throttle explores the daily reality of living with the Citroen Ami, a unique quadricycle legal for 14-year-olds in France. While acknowledging its quirky charm and suitability for short urban trips, Alex highlights significant drawbacks. The Ami is criticized for being noisy, echoey...
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We Drove the Range Rover from Temu - Is it Worth It?
This video review explores three Chinese electric vehicles, positioning them as budget-friendly alternatives to established brands. The Leap Motor T3 ... moreis highlighted as a "cute" and "cheerful" city car, praised for its low price point (under £16,000) and surprisingly capable driving dynamics for its class, despite its budget interior. The BYD Seal is presented as a strong all-rounder, offering a comfortable and high-quality interior experience, competitive with premium EVs, though its infotainment and sunshade system drew minor criticism. The JU7 SUV is favored by the crew for its practicality and Range Rover-like aesthetics, offering a punchy hybrid performance at half the price of its inspiration. While all three cars present compelling value, the BYD Seal is ultimately recommended as the best overall package, with the Leap Motor T3 and JU7 also being viable options depending on specific needs and budget. less
New BMW M5 vs Audi RS6 GT - The Most Controversial M Car Yet
The new BMW M5 is a controversial machine, primarily due to its hybrid powertrain and significant weight (2,435 kg). However, the reviewer found that ... moreon the road, the weight is surprisingly well-managed, with the car feeling agile and responsive thanks to excellent brakes and chassis tuning. The hybrid system, combining a 4.4L V8 with an electric motor for a total of 720 horsepower, delivers astonishing acceleration, though the reviewer notes it feels "too fast for the road" and lacks the raw engagement expected of an M5. The sheer number of customization options is overwhelming. In contrast, the limited-edition Audi RS6 GT (£177,000) offers a traditional V8 experience with 621 horsepower and a faster 0-60 time (3.3s vs 3.5s). While its interior feels dated compared to the M5, the RS6 GT provides a more visceral and engaging drive, with a superior V8 soundtrack and a simpler interface. Despite being a BMW enthusiast, the reviewer ultimately preferred the driving experience and emotional connection offered by the Audi RS6 GT over the technologically advanced but less engaging M5. less
Will Electric Finally Beat Petrol: Alfa Giulia QV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 N?
This video pits the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio against the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in a series of track challenges to determine if electric performance ... morecan finally surpass petrol. While the Ioniq 5 N dominated the drag race and lap time challenges due to its superior power and AWD traction, the Giulia Quadrifoglio proved to be the more engaging and fun-to-drive car, particularly excelling in the drift challenge where its RWD nature allowed for spectacular slides. The reviewer found the Ioniq 5 N's simulated gear shifts and sound to be a commendable effort to enhance engagement but ultimately felt the Giulia's raw driving experience and agility, despite its weight disadvantage and slower times, made it the more desirable car for the driver. The Ioniq 5 N's weight was a significant drawback on track, causing it to 'hop around', whereas the Giulia's lighter, more playful character shone through. less
Public Transport Vs 500hp Electric Car Race
In this challenge video, Alex and Jack race from London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with Alex taking the Audi RS e-tron GT and Jack opting for publi... morec transport (train). Despite the Audi's impressive 637 horsepower and rapid acceleration, the race was plagued by charging issues. The Ionity chargers proved unreliable, causing significant delays for Alex. Jack, on the other hand, faced a train delay but ultimately reached the destination first. The video highlights the practical challenges of long-distance EV charging infrastructure versus the perceived reliability of public transport, even with its own potential delays. While the Audi e-tron GT is praised for its performance and comfort on long journeys, the charging infrastructure's unreliability is identified as a major drawback. Ultimately, public transport emerged victorious in this specific challenge, proving faster than the electric car due to the charging woes. less
Living With A G-Wiz
This video chronicles Alex's initial experience living with a G-Wiz, affectionately nicknamed 'Barry'. The review highlights the vehicl... moree's extremely limited performance, struggling to reach 20 mph even with a single occupant and significantly slower with four. Practicality is tested with a trip to B&Q, where the G-Wiz surprisingly accommodates a bag of cement and a bin, though fitting larger items proves challenging. The reviewer notes several dashboard warnings, including coolant and battery issues, culminating in the G-Wiz running out of battery power on a public road, requiring a push to safety. Despite its severe limitations and questionable safety, the reviewer sarcastically praises its versatility for completing tasks like carrying shopping and people, concluding it's a capable 'heavy quadricycle' for specific, low-speed urban environments. less
Can We Get Our G-Wiz Road Legal?
The Car Throttle team attempts to get their G-Wiz, affectionately nicknamed 'Gary', road legal via an MOT. The initial inspection reveals Ga... morery is in a dire state, failing on numerous points including insecure seats, non-functional horn, cracked windscreen, and critically, binding brakes. Faced with extensive and costly repairs, the team makes a pragmatic, albeit unconventional, decision: they purchase a second G-Wiz, 'Barry', for £275. Barry, despite not having an MOT since 2012, is in significantly better condition. The team then proceeds to transplant key components, including batteries and the windscreen, from Gary to Barry, effectively using Gary as a donor vehicle. Barry subsequently passes its MOT with flying colours, much to the team's surprise and delight. The review highlights the significant disparity in condition between the two vehicles and the creative, if somewhat destructive, approach to vehicle repair and restoration. less
We Bought The Cheapest (And Most Hated) Electric Car
The Car Throttle team acquired a G-Wiz, a vehicle widely considered one of the worst ever made, for a mere £400. This heavy quadricycle, built in Indi... morea, is characterized by its extremely basic construction, lack of modern safety features, and minimal performance, with a top speed of only 50 mph and a range of 50 miles. The review highlights the car's precarious safety, with a coroner noting a G-Wiz was destroyed in a way he had never seen before. Despite its numerous flaws and the inherent dangers, the team successfully managed to get the G-Wiz running after 10 years, installing deep cycle batteries. The reviewer humorously notes the car's slow acceleration, difficult controls, and limited top speed of 31 mph during a test. The video concludes by posing questions for future content, including hypermiling, modifications, and fitting four people inside, underscoring the G-Wiz's status as a project car with questionable practicality but undeniable entertainment value. less
Will Petrol Cars Always Exist?
This episode of the Car Throttle Podcast delves into the future of petrol cars and the evolving landscape of car enthusiasm. The hosts discuss the pot... moreential for internal combustion engines to persist through enthusiast events and synthetic fuels, though acknowledge that for the average driver, electric vehicles and public transport are becoming the norm. The podcast also touches on the perceived decline in young car enthusiasts, attributing it to increased digital entertainment options and the shift from ownership to rental. Additionally, the team fields listener questions regarding suitable first cars (BMW E36/E46 coupes) and practical daily drivers (BMW 135i coupe, Audi S3, Golf R), while also debating the merits of cars versus motorcycles for new riders. The discussion highlights a generational shift in automotive interest, moving from passionate engagement to viewing cars primarily as a tool for transportation. less
Living With A Citroen Ami
Alex from Car Throttle explores the daily reality of living with the Citroen Ami, a unique quadricycle legal for 14-year-olds in France. While acknowl... moreedging its quirky charm and suitability for short urban trips, Alex highlights significant drawbacks. The Ami is criticized for being noisy, echoey, and lacking basic features like airbags, speakers, electric windows, and a central mirror. Its top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) and limited range of 43 miles on a full charge are noted, along with a somewhat uncomfortable ingress/egress for some. Despite these limitations, the reviewer found it surprisingly fun and practical for navigating city centers, easily parking and maneuvering through tight spaces. The conclusion is that while not a replacement for a conventional car, the Ami offers cheap, accessible, and environmentally friendly electric motoring for specific urban use cases, with its practicality demonstrated by fitting a large bamboo plant and navigating drive-throughs. less
Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Road Almost Killed Me | Your Car Stories
This episode of the Car Throttle Podcast features a dramatic retelling of a near-death driving experience where the narrator found themselves on the w... morerong side of the road. The discussion also touches upon a relatable mishap where a key was snapped. The hosts engage with listener questions, providing answers to various automotive queries. While the episode centers on personal anecdotes and listener interaction rather than a specific vehicle review, it offers an engaging listen for car enthusiasts. less
Don't Tailgate The Emergency Services | Your Car Stories
This episode of the Car Throttle Podcast features a mix of listener stories and automotive discussions. The hosts delve into a listener's tale of... more an Audi driver tailgating an ambulance, leading to a speed camera ticket for the Audi driver. They also discuss the increasing consideration of electric vehicles among motorists, with mixed opinions on charging infrastructure and practicality. A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to listener car advice, where the team recommends vehicles like the Honda S2000, TVR Chimaera, Mercedes SL 500, Jaguar XK8, and Fiat Coupé Turbo for a reader looking for a fun, potentially classic convertible or coupé for under £10,000. The hosts also engage in a segment identifying car parts, showcasing a valve grinding stick and a coil pack. The episode concludes with another listener story about a paramedic outsmarting a tailgating Audi driver. less
How Much Power And Torque Does A Hybrid Turbo Add To A Car?
This episode of the 3:30 Diesel Track Project focuses on the installation of a hybrid turbocharger and a performance clutch in preparation for track u... morese. The presenters detail the process of removing the engine and gearbox to replace the original clutch with a Sachs four-paddle sintered clutch capable of handling significantly higher torque (around 780 Nm). They also address the swirl flap issue by installing a blanking plate. The core of the episode is the hybrid turbo from Turbo Dynamics, featuring a larger, billet impeller designed to improve airflow at lower RPMs and increase reliability. After installation and reassembly, the car is taken to BW Chiptune for mapping. A standard dyno run yielded 218 horsepower, which was then boosted to 303 horsepower and an impressive 489 pound-feet of torque after the ECU tune. The presenters express confidence that this power increase will make the car competitive against an M3 on the track, with potential for further gains in future episodes. less