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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BMW M4 Coupe review – 2014 first drive

New BMW M4 Coupe replaces the M3 Coupe; the 420hp V8 is out and a 431hp straight-six turbo is in. Efficiency and entertainment are key targets; it's priced from £56,635 and is on sale 21 June 2014

Kia Soul review – 2014 first drive

The new Kia Soul is as quirky as ever: it's now better to drive but no less standout to look at. The choice remains as before: one of these, or a Nissan Juke? Second generation of...

MINI One review: 2014 first drive

Smallest-engined MINI in a generation Lowers new MINI entry point but doesn’t strip back the sophistication Priced from £13,750 | On sale now Richard Aucock | April 2014 The new MINI: all eyes to date have been on the...

Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept revealed in New York

Land Rover has revealed the Discovery Vision Concept New York, showcasing how it will turn Discovery from one model into a range of cars.

Land Rover reveals ‘see through car’ tech

New Land Rover technology effectively makes the bonnet of a car invisible

Porsche 911 Targa first drive review (2014)

Third bodystyle for Porsche 911 brings back classic Targa semi-cabrio look. Ingenious roof operation and appealing styling enhance core 911 appeal.

Boris tries out new Metrocab zero-emissions London taxi

... and London cabbies have a spin too, in the cab that could be a game-changer

The drive of my life in a MINI Cooper S

Even by the standards of the best launches, my drive on the second day of the 2014 MINI Hatch launch was exceptional. Without doubt, the drive of my life. Video commitments meant I was late leaving...

MINI Cooper D first drive review (2014)

All new MINI is the biggest BMW-led evolution since taking over the brand It’s faster, greener, quieter, bigger, smarter, roomier… but still good to drive Priced from £13,750 | On sale now  Richard Aucock | March 2014   BMW has...

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