A Day Full of Surprises The Hyundai Sonata N Line is primed and ready to launch down the Throttle House Drag Strip. On either side are its competitors – the…
What is Extra Throttle House? The 2020 Car of the Year is the second video to be released on the new channel Extra Throttle House. This outlet allows the guys…
The 2021 Acura TLX – Yin Meets Yang The 2021 Acura TLX should not be overlooked. Costing around $52k in the premium elite trim, this sedan absolutely competes with others…
Extra Throttle House – The Barely Edited Mix ‘n’ Mash Channel Thomas and James are excited to announce their new channel – Extra Throttle House. This gives the guys a…
This is 2020 BMW 750Li, and it meets its grandfather, the E38 2001 740i, which costs far less and is rear wheel drive. Both are V8s, and both are BMW flagships of their time. But can the old one stack up, and is the new one worth the massive premium? James and Thomas jump behind…
read moreThis week James and Thomas try out the brand new 2020 Audi S8, and test it alongside the most expensive BMW you can buy, the M760i. They are both all wheel drive monstrously powerful executive sedans! Let’s see which one comes out on top…
read moreThe 2021 Ram TRX vs Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport To describe the new 2021 Ram TRX, one reaches for words like: rugged, off-roader, super-fast, and super-truck. While the Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport takes part in the TRX’s need for speed, make no mistake that these are in fact super-trucks. Since Shelby has laid…
read moreThis week James and Thomas discuss the cars they’ve loved driving in the last year or two, but ones that seem to have some sort of weakness. What are they? Is it enough to be a dealbreaker? Watch to find out. Safely filmed at home and in isolation.
read moreThis is the new 2020 Honda Civic Type R, and it meets its Japanese elder, the 2002 EP3 Honda Civic Type R which costs far less and still offers hot hatchback thrills. Both are four cylinders, and both fulfill the role of an icon. But can the old one stack up, and is the new…
read moreThe 2021 Mustang Mach-E The 2021 Mustang Mach-E has certainly stirred up quite the controversy. The new electric SUV from Ford carries with it the beloved Mustang badge and name. This leaves many enthusiasts wondering if it drives and performs like a mustang. Costing over $71k CAD, this premium extended range Mach-E is the top…
read moreThe 2021 Genesis GV80 The 2021 Genesis GV80 is up against some stiff competition – the cheapest Bentley Bentayga you can buy. Granted it’s a few years old and the depreciation has made it more affordable. But there is no denying that these two SUVs share much of the same DNA. In fact, the more…
read moreThe Strangest Way to Spend $150,000 The BMW i8 and Polestar 1 have more in common than you might think. A smattering of carbon fibre, individual feats of hybrid engineering, and stunning good looks. Also, they both command a hefty price tag of around $150,000 USD and send power to all four wheels. Thomas and…
read moreThe 2021 Acura TLX – Yin Meets Yang The 2021 Acura TLX should not be overlooked. Costing around $52k in the premium elite trim, this sedan absolutely competes with others in its class. However James points out that for every positive yin in this car, there seems to be an opposing yang. Like how the…
read moreThis is the new 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 and today it meets its elder, the 2007 Bentley Continental GT, which costs 49,995 CAD (37,950 USD), about 7 times less than the new one. Both are big luxury cars and they represent the peak of Bentley’s finest coupe offering. So considering there’s been 13 years…
read moreThis week James and Thomas consider the question: Do you buy the well-loved 3-Series, or the entirely new Cadillac CT5 Sport? They both cost over 50,000 Canadian, they both have AWD and they both have four cylinders! Let’s see which one comes out on top…
read moreThomas and James do some Off-Roading in the new $65,000 CAD 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, AND a 2007 V8 4Runner that the boys JUST bought for $6,700 CAD, as a do-all hauling vehicle for Throttle House. Is it worth it to buy a brand new 4Runner? How does the old one stack up? Let’s…
read moreThomas and James finally get behind the wheel of the much anticipated 2020 Land Rover Defender. It hits 60mph in 5.7 seconds and costs as tested, $90K Canadian, could this be the best all-around off-roader on sale? Does it achieve the Defender name and does that actually matter? Watch to find out. Subscribe!
read moreThis week James and Thomas discuss the things they’re sad to see disappearing in new cars. For some cars in this list, these changes represent a departure from the brand. For others, merely an evolution. What are they? Watch to find out. Safely filmed at home and in isolation.
read moreThis is the new 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, and it meets its elder, the 2013 Audi RS5 which costs less and offers V8 thrills. Both are fitted with the excellent 60:40 rear bias quattro system, and both fulfil the role of an Audi icon. The 2013 hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and the new…
read moreWith an already proven track record on the Throttle House test track, Thomas and James put the 2020 C8 Corvette up against the proven and amazing Nissan GT-R AND the monster super sedan that is the AMG GT63 S. Brothers from different mothers but hey, its YouTube. And things don’t always go as predicted. Watch…
read moreThis is the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. It has a top speed of 350km/h, hits 60mph in 2.8 seconds and is a Nurburgring champion. It has a naturally aspirated V12 (and a fuel economy to match) with power flowing through all four wheels. And it’s the Aventador in one of its most monstrous forms. James and…
read moreLamborghini’s SUV, the Urus, takes on the Mercedes-AMG G63, with a twist. Unbeknownst to Thomas, James’ G63 has a little ace up its sleeve. But will that be enough to overcome the Lambo’s launch control? Things don’t always go as predicted. Watch to find out. Subscribe!
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