Richard Aucock

Richard is director at Motoring Research. He has been with us since 2001, and has been a motoring journalist even longer. He won the IMCO Motoring Writer of the Future Award in 1996 and the acclaimed Sir William Lyons Award in 1998. Both awards are run by the Guild of Motoring Writers and Richard is currently vice chair of the world's largest organisation for automotive media professionals. Richard is also a juror and Steering Committee director for World Car Awards and the UK juror for the AUTOBEST awards.

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How to pass a road gritter without damaging your car

We explain how road gritters work and how to overtake them safely – minimising the risk of stone chips and other damage to your vehicle.

2023 new car sales top 1.9 million in best year since 2019

New car registrations bounced back in 2023 – but EV sales flatlined as private buyers were put off by high prices

Car industry calls for VAT to be halved on new EVs

UK car industry trade body the SMMT wants VAT on electric cars to be cut to 10 percent for three years to boost sales

JLR launches Range Rover car insurance

Land Rover Insurance offers bespoke cover for both new and used Range Rover owners who may be struggling to source affordable cover

BYD Dolphin is AUTOBEST Best Buy Car of Europe 2024

BYD Dolphin is AUTOBEST Best Buy Car of Europe 2024 in a landmark first win for a Chinese brand.

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Four cars are in the running for AUTOBEST Best Buy Car of Europe 2024 – and Porsche has been announced COMPANYBEST 2024

Car insurance prices hit all-time record high

The average cost of car insurance is now £511, the highest since records began – and a 21% increase in just a year

Nissan cuts prices of new Ariya EV

Nissan has chopped up to £3,750 off the price of its Ariya electric SUV, bringing the entry price down to under £40k

‘Bargain’ Dacia Spring electric car IS coming to the UK

The Dacia Spring is Europe’s most affordable new electric car and has now been confirmed to go on sale in the UK in 2024.

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