Simon Heptinstall

Simon has written for outlets as varied as The Spectator, BBC Top Gear and Needlecraft magazine. He has written books on cars, food and walking, and edited magazines for science teachers, BMW and photographers. Highlights of his career include holding the world record for most countries driven to in one day (12), and captaining the Travelwriters team on TV’s Only Connect quiz show. He lives and works in England’s westcountry with an old Volvo, two palm trees and a view of the sea from his kitchen sink.

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Volvo's premium electric SUV rolls more than 500 miles between top-ups

It’s hyperbole season in the automotive world. Volvo has unveiled revealed "the true meaning of freedom to move" with the launch of an electric SUV named the EX60, which boasts a per-charge range of more than 500 miles.
Automotive

Bertone revives beautiful weird concept with Lotus DNA

A new Italian supercar launched this month, and it has an unlikely nautical design inspiration: the shape of a speedboat. The Bertone Runabout is surely the world’s first 170-mph sports car with a compass floating on the dashboard.
Automotive

Gaming-style controls could transform Peugeot’s next mainstream hatchback

There's been a quiet uproar behind the scenes in the automotive world after Peugeot designers dared to meddle with one of the cornerstones of car design. The Polygon concept features what's hailed as a revolutionary advance: a square steering wheel.