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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BYD boosts EV battery warranty to 155,000 miles

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Owners of BYD cars will get an extended eight-year EV battery warranty, now valid for 155,000 miles – and existing owners can benefit, too.
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Grey is the UK’s favourite new car colour – but green is on the up

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Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour for the eighth year running in 2025. But green has grown to its highest volume in two decades.
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Motability says cheaper ‘slow’ charging is vital to boost EV uptake

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A lack of lower-priced ‘slow’ chargers is pushing up costs for EV drivers, despite over half saying price is a key factor in charger choice.
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US hypercar firm Czinger opens new UK engineering base

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Czinger has opened a facility at the MIRA Tech Park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, where it will develop the 21C hypercar alongside new models.
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Kia PV5 and Ford Ranger named van and pickup of the year

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The new Kia PV5 has scooped a major award from Van Reviewer, alongside the best-selling Ford Ranger PHEV plug-in hybrid pickup.
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Kia launches 3 new electric GT models at Brussels Motor Show

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The hot new Kia EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT electric models have been revealed at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. Here's what you need to know.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA is European Car of the Year 2026

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The Mercedes-Benz CLA beat six other finalists to grab the title, succeeding last year’s winner, the Renault 5.
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Kia EV2 small electric SUV revealed at Brussels Motor Show

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The EV2 is Kia’s smallest and most affordable EV yet. Here’s what you need to know, including battery range and a predicted price.
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New Tesla Model 3 Standard is Elon’s most affordable EV yet

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The Tesla Model 3 Standard is priced from £37,990: a big price cut compared to earlier Teslas. And it’s available for £249 a month on finance, too.
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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.