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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Vauxhall has responded to the surprise Plug-in Car Grant cut by reducing prices of its Corsa-e and Mokka-e EVs.

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Cupra’s first electric car, the Born, is open for orders now – with first deliveries expected in spring 2022. These are the prices and specs.

Kia Picanto Shadow proves some new cars ARE still affordable

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The government has cut the Plug-in Car Grant for electric cars by another £1,000, meaning motorists will save even less on affordable EVs

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Vauxhall has become the latest brand to boost the range of its electric cars – the Corsa-e and Mokka-e –though software and tech updates.

Opinion: Are electric cars really too expensive?

Claims that EVs cost more than petrol or diesel cars are true… but to nothing like the extent some people suggest.

Nissan Ariya electric SUV available to order, priced from £41,845

The new Nissan Ariya electric SUV will cost from £41,845, with deliveries starting in summer 2022. Pre-ordering for eager buyers is open now.

Renault shock: ZERO star Euro NCAP safety rating for electric Zoe

Renault is slammed by safety watchdog Euro NCAP after its Zoe electric car scores a dreadful zero-star rating in crash tests.

EVERY Nissan Leaf EV to be built with renewable energy as solar farm doubles

Nissan has received the green light to double the size of its solar energy farm at its giant Sunderland factory

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