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Simon Cousins

Simon Cousins

Author at TIRES + TERRAIN

Motorsport Engineering graduate with over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, specialising in tuning, fabrication, and business development. Creating insightful content for enthusiasts and learners, striving to build a sense of community within the automotive sphere.

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Articles by Simon Cousins

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Front three-quarter view of a red BMW Z3 M Roadster with the top down, featuring the iconic BMW M tri-colour stripes in light blue, dark blue, and red. The car is positioned in front of a large stylised “Z3” logo rendered in M colours, with a vintage film grain overlay on a black textured background.
Guides

BMW Z3: The Ultimate Roadster No One Talks About

The BMW Z3 is ageing well. Here’s what to know before buying one.

Side-by-side comparison of a ProCharger centrifugal supercharger (left) and a Magnuson Roots-style positive displacement supercharger (right), showcasing their distinct designs and compressor housings.
Guides

Procharger vs Roots: The Best Supercharger For Your Build

Power delivery matters. Here’s how it shapes your supercharger choice.

Green engine coolant being poured from a black container into a yellow funnel, against a plain background.
Guides

The Truth About Engine Coolant: It’s More Important Than You Think

The correct coolant provides protection, performance, and prevention.

Engineer inspecting a Ford-Cosworth Formula 1 V8 engine at the 1990 Hungarian Grand Prix, featuring individual throttle bodies with red velocity stacks and exposed exhaust headers mounted on a stand in the paddock area.
Guides

Race Engine vs Street: Understanding the Differences

What really separates a race engine from a street engine?

A close-up of a chrome Tesla emblem on a glossy white car body.
News

Tesla Kicked Out of Vancouver Auto Show

Elon got the boot. Was it the right decision?

© Jonathan Borba
Guides

How Sustainable Fuels Can Improve Engine Performance

The Future of Internal Combustion

U.S. President Donald Trump walking and waving, dressed in a navy suit, white shirt, and red tie. In the background, the front grille of a red Kia vehicle is partially visible. Bold white text overlays the image, reading “TRUMP TARIFFS,” indicating a discussion about automotive tariffs during his 2025 presidency.
Guides

Trump Tariff Tax: Why Your Next Car Will Cost More

What buyers and manufacturers aren’t ready for

A white Tesla Model X captured from a high rear angle at dusk, showcasing its illuminated taillights, sleek aerodynamic design, and black multi-spoke wheels. The car’s rear spoiler and tinted windows add to its futuristic aesthetic.
Guides

EV Market Growth: The Hype Cycle

From Hype to Disillusionment and Back.

A detailed shot of BMW’s new center-lock wheel, featuring a black multi-spoke design and a gold M Performance brake caliper with the M logo.
News

The New BMW Centre-Lock Wheels: Are They Worth It?

The Ultimate Performance Accessory

The Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R EV, a retrofitted electric version of the iconic sports car, plugged into a charging station. Sleek and modernized for zero-emissions performance.
News

Electric R32 Skyline GT-R: Recharging Their Greatest Icon

Nissan gave Godzilla a battery.

The Lamborghini Lanzador, a futuristic electric concept car in vibrant blue, showcased in a dimly lit industrial warehouse with dramatic lighting and reflective wet flooring.
News

Lamborghini EV: Lanzador Delayed Until 2029

Is the luxury EV market ready?

Ken Block smiling while seated inside an Audi race car, wearing sunglasses and a Monster Energy cap. The handwritten text 'Ken Block' is displayed prominently over the image.
Features

Ken Block: His Remarkable Legacy in the World of Motorsport

The legend behind the number 43.

Blue Honda S2000 convertible with headlights on, illuminated in a misty parking lot. Moody lighting emphasizes its sleek design.
Guides

Why the Honda S2000 is a Supreme Sports Car

The result when car guy engineers design a car.

Toyota GT86 drift car from Toyota Gazoo Racing Peru creating tyre smoke during a high-speed drift event
Guides

The Ultimate Tires Handbook: Everything You Need to Know

The fundamentals of tires.

Two Nissan GT-R R35s launching on a drag strip with a red E85 fuel container overlay and ‘E85 Guide’ text in the background.
Guides

Ultimate E85 Fuel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Does E85 really live up to the hype? This guide will reveal all.

Illuminated Shell petrol station sign glowing at night against a black sky, highlighting the brand’s presence in fuel retail.
Guides

Fuel Octane Rating Explained

Discover how this rating influences engine efficiency and why it\'s essential in choosing the right fuel.

BMW F30 3 Series on a dyno at JBM Performance receiving custom ECU tuning for increased horsepower.
Guides

What is Engine Tuning? A Beginners Guide

New to remapping? Learn the fundamentals of engine tuning.

The hosts of Mighty Car Mods, Marty and Moog, working on an engine build inside their garage workshop, wearing branded hoodies surrounded by tools and automotive parts.
Guides

How to Modify Your Car

Setting the foundations for your project. Start your build right.

Air Lift Performance air suspension lines and tank installed on a custom chassis
Guides

Riding on Air – What is Air Suspension?

Can you slam your car and maintain comfort, practicality and reliability?

Brabus G63 undergoing performance upgrades in workshop, with branded cover and carbon-fibre components.
Guides

The Top 5 Aftermarket Tuners You Need to Know About

The most renowned aftermarket tuners in the automotive world

White Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 reflected in a puddle on an overcast day.
Guides

What is Automotive Tuning?

A novice's guide to automotive tuning.

Ferrari F8 Tributo Spider in red on display at a luxury dealership showroom.
Guides

Start Your Career in: Car Sales

A guide to selling in the fast lane

Close-up of a worn Michelin racing slick tyre mounted on a Formula 1-style wheel, showing branding and tire wear.
Guides

Tire or Tyre: The Etymology of Rubber Rings

What is the difference? Why are there two spellings?

Hand holding a phone capturing a photo of a Mercedes-Benz parked outside at night.
Guides

How to Buy Your Dream Car: Strategic Financing

Cash isn't king. Cash flow is.

Insta360 X3 on a desk with Ferrari F40 on the screen of the action camera.
Features

INSTA360 - Capture Car Content Like Never Before

The Best Camera For Your Car Videos?

Lamborghini Revuelto in Arancio Apodis at Vancouver launch event, rear three-quarter angle with crowd and globe display.
Reviews

Spotlight: Lamborghini Revuelto

Revuelto - The Scramborghini Debut

Porsche 911 GT3 driving on country road with dollar bills trailing behind, representing high running costs
Guides

How To Reduce Your Cars Fuel Consumption

Try a fuel diet before changing your car

G80 BMW M3 in a dealership showroom with dollar signs illustrating high vehicle cost
Guides

Why Are New Cars So Expensive?

Are the prices of new cars justified?

Porsche 911 S/T 992 driving on a scenic road to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 911
Reviews

Spotlight: Porsche 911 S/T

A Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Street / Trim?

A McLaren Senna hypercar in vibrant orange sits next to a classic McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 car in a dimly lit industrial warehouse, with dramatic overhead lighting casting reflections on the polished concrete floor.
Guides

Motorsport Innovations: Racetrack to Rush Hour

Motorsport designs that made it onto our streets

A white BMW E92 M3 navigating a sweeping bend on a scenic mountain road, with overcast skies and green hills in the background.
Reviews

Money Buys Happiness. Not Cars.

Car shopping in 2023.

Three vintage race cars – a blue Shelby Daytona Coupe, a black Ford GT40, and a red Ferrari 250 GTO – drive side by side under a Rolex banner on a scenic racetrack with mountains in the background.
Reviews

The Relationship Between Cars and Watches

Mechanical transportation and wrist-wear. Are they related?

Split image showing a white Cadillac CT4 sedan parked on desert terrain above a blue BMW 3 Series driving through a scenic mountain road, highlighting two compact luxury sedans in contrasting environments.
Reviews

Are American Cars the Best? A European’s Perspective

It's what's on the inside that counts.

A black Audi RS6 Avant sliding sideways across a snowy landscape, kicking up a large plume of powder as it drifts across a frozen surface in a winter test environment.
Guides

How to Improve Your Winter Driving

A guide for driving in poor conditions during winter.

A row of classic and modern Porsche 911 models parked outdoors, featuring a black long-hood 911, a yellow 993, and a red 996, with trees in the background.
News

Launching An Automotive Blog

The first post on TIRES + TERRAIN.