Simon Hancocks
Articles by Simon Hancocks

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.
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