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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‘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.

Tesla Model Y is UK’s best-selling car in June 2023

New car registrations up 25.8 percent and electric car sales up nearly 40 percent in 11th consecutive month of growth.

UK car industry launches ‘five pledges’ manifesto for politicians

UK automotive trade body the SMMT wants political parties to adopt its five pledges to secure a £106bn boost for the industry.

Diesel company cars numbers plunge as EVs surge

HMRC company car tax data highlights the growing popularity of electric cars and decline of diesel.

1 in 4 motorists delay or DIY car servicing to save money

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Hyundai, Toyota EV ads banned over rapid charging claims

ASA bans Hyundai and Toyota electric car ads over claims about rapid charging times and UK charge point availability.

Aston Martin strikes deal with Lucid for electric cars

Aston Martin has agreed a powetrain and battery supply deal with US luxury EV company Lucid to power its future electric cars.

EU car firms warn of £3.7bn hit if ‘no-deal’ on post-Brexit EV trade

European carmakers want a three-year delay to post-Brexit trade rules on electric cars – or tariffs will cost the industry billions.

New BYD Dolphin family EV prices to start from £25,490

BYD Dolphin is a five-door EV rival to the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and undercuts the best-selling supermini by a whopping £8,500

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