Simon Hancocks
Articles by Simon Hancocks

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