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 for World Car Awards and the UK juror for the AUTOBEST awards.
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Polestar sets new world record with 581-mile electric road trip

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A standard Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor, driving on UK roads, has set a Guinness World Record for longest journey on a single charge.
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Kia Picanto city car range simplified with prices from £16,695

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The Kia Picanto remains an important city car contender in the UK and the firm has now simplified the line-up so it’s even easier to buy.
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13 more cars confirmed for Electric Car Grant

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More cars are set to benefit from the government’s Electric Car Grant – but no model has yet to receive the full £3,750 amount
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1 in 5 drivers believe they will never switch to an EV

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Car companies are being encouraged to address those who haven’t experienced an electric car – and to help them make the switch.
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Citroen is first to announce Electric Car Grant eligibility

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Citroen has confirmed the EVs in its range to be eligible for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant – the first car firm to do so.
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Interest in Leapmotor surges 2,675% after launch of EV ‘grant’

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Leapmotor has launched its own version of the government’s Electric Car Grant and interest from motorists has skyrocketed as a result.
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Zapmap launches new charging card to help EV drivers

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The new Zapmap charging card provides access to upwards of 40,000 charging points from more than 30 networks with just a quick tap.
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Electric Car Grant will save up to £3,750 on new EVs

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The new £650 million Electric Car Grant will save buyers up to £3,750 on a new EV – but they have to be priced at or below £37,000.
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Over half of motorists now drive an older car than five years ago

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Motorists are driving increasingly older cars, as figures show more than four in 10 cars on British roads are over a decade old.
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Audi engine badges explained: from 30 to 70

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Audi engine types are now depicted by two-digit number badges on the bootlid. The 'power badges' have been introduced to make things easier for customers but first you need to understand the system...

2020 Kia Sportage update: prices, specs and ordering dates

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Kia has revised its best-selling Sportage SUV for 2020 with more equipment and an added-value new trim grade

2018 Ford Fiesta ST priced from just £18,995

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Ford stuns the competition with an ultra-competitive list price for its newest fast Fiesta

BMW confirms new logo will NOT appear on cars

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The new two-dimensional BMW logo is intended for online and offline communications only, and will not be fitted to the company's cars.

Birmingham Clean Air Zone: what you need to know

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The Birmingham Clean Air Zone is now live and certain older cars will be charged to enter the city. We explain the rules and costs.