Simon Hancocks
Articles by Simon Hancocks

Production-Spec Apollo Evo Arrives as 800bhp £3m Hypercar
With 800hp from a Ferrari-built V12, a sequential gearbox and extreme downforce, the Apollo Evo is a reminder that some manufacturers still prioritise driving over convenience.

One-Off Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ‘Éléphant Blanc’ Heads to Auction
A bespoke Bugatti Chiron Super Sport inspired by the pre-war Type 41 Royale heads to auction, finished in Glacier White with a French Racing Blue interior and showing just 2,750 miles.

The Dacia Hustler is an Electric SUV With a Hint of Old Defender Attitude
With exposed hinges, a drop-down tailgate and zero interest in luxury, Dacia’s latest concept takes a refreshingly blunt approach to affordable electric mobility.

Forget the Octa - This is The Hot Land Rover You Really Want
The Himalaya Series 88 is a restomodded Land Rover, powered by a GM LS3 with modern brakes and suspension and stunning detailing.

First Official Pictures of Project V Prototype
Caterham has revealed the first official images of its Project V prototype, a sub-4.5s 0-60, 249-mile range EV coupé.

Jensen returns with V8 Luxury GT Model
Jensen is plotting a return to the luxury GT arena with plans for a low-volume, British-built V8 grand tourer promising a resolutely analogue driving experience.

End of an Era: All-New All-Electric BMW iM3 Revealed
BMW has confirmed its future M models will be fully electric from 2027 — a move that promises huge performance gains, but also quietly draws a line under the petrol-powered M cars that built the brand.

Rétromobile 2026 explores Steve McQueen’s automotive legacy
The cars behind Steve McQueen’s racing career and film legend will be brought together at Rétromobile’s 50th anniversary show in Paris.

Government publishes pothole performance ratings for local councils
A new traffic-light map assesses how England’s councils are maintaining roads using £7.3 billion in funding, but many motorists may want proof on the tarmac before taking the results at face value.

Get a Look, and a Listen, To the New Audi F1 Car
Audi just took its first steps in Formula One, as the Audi Revolut F1 Team officially took to the track.

Trolled By Toyota: MR2 Turns Out to be Lifted Kei Truck!
Toyota teased an MR2 revival at Tokyo Auto Salon—then revealed the GR Hijet Morizo K-Trail instead. A lifted, roll-barred kei truck with serious GR attitude.

A Red Moon Rising: Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa Revealed
The new limited edition Giulia Quadrifoglio, a product of Alfa Romeo’s partnership with Luna Rossa, combines a 520hp V6 with a carbon-fibre aero kit, generating up to five times more downforce.

Mazda CX-6e revealed as brand’s next electric SUV
The brand’s second EV for Europe debuts in Brussels, offering familiar range and charging figures in a competitive segment.

Toyota reveals GR Yaris Morizo RR Nürburgring special
The GR Yaris Morizo RR is a Nürburgring-developed special driven and signed off by Toyota’s chairman, complete with new 4WD mode, added aero and a very limited production run.

Learners, Older Motorists, And Drink Driving In The Government Spotlight
The government has unveiled its first road safety strategy in over a decade, promising a 65 per cent cut in deaths and serious injuries by 2035.

Former F1 Team Builds Microcar: Spoiler - It’s Very, Very Slow
Ligier might be more famous for building cars for F1 and Le Mans, but it also builds microcars – and one just scooped an unusual new record.

2,650 Motorists Wrongfully Penalised For Speeding In The UK
Some variable speed cameras on the M6 and other A roads have incorrectly charged motorists with speeding offences - and it’s been going on since 2021.

Here are all the dates that F1’s 2026 cars and liveries will be revealed
All the key dates for the 2026 F1 season, including the new teams, drivers, regulations, and liveries.

Ride Like a Rap Legend: Tupac Shakur Hummer For Sale
Before hip hop lost one of its loudest voices, Tupac’s final automotive drop was this civi-spec Hummer H1 – all torque, no subtlety, and pure 1990s swagger.

Pothole Claims Soar As Drivers Struggle With Crumbling Roads
New RAC analysis reveals a 91 per cent rise in pothole compensation claims in just three years, as drivers face mounting repair bills and slim chances of reimbursement.
Lego Tackles An Off-Road Icon With New Wrangler Rubicon Technic Set
Lego’s latest Technic model recreates the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with working steering, suspension and engine details, blending brick-building with real 4x4 engineering cues in a set aimed squarely at car enthusiasts

From V10s to Voltage: The Best BMW M Cars
We’ve picked our 10 favourite cars ever to emerge from one of the most consistently brilliant performance divisions of all.