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Richard Aucock

Richard Aucock

Richard has been a motoring journalist since 1998, when he won the Guild of Motoring Writers’ Sir William Lyons Award for young writers. He joined Motoring Research in 2021 and has written for a range of titles including Auto Express, Daily Telegraph, Guardian and Top Gear, and edited specialist titles such as Auto Market Insight. He is a World Car Awards juror, and the UK juror and vice president at AUTOBEST. He is also vice chair of the Guild of Motoring Writers. When not covering new cars, he is found happily browsing the CarGurus classifieds for another Volkswagen Golf, another BMW 3 Series, another… well, you get the idea.

Articles written by this author:

Geely Starray 2026 review | Solid plug-in hybrid family SUV at a bargain price

Geely Starray 2026 review | Solid plug-in hybrid family SUV at a bargain price

by Richard Aucock

The Geely Starray is a well-priced, inoffensive plug-in hybrid family SUV with plenty of space, lots of tech and exceptionall...

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Volkswagen T-Roc 2026 review | Smart evolution of a stylish SUV favourite

Volkswagen T-Roc 2026 review | Smart evolution of a stylish SUV favourite

by Richard Aucock

The Volkswagen T-Roc has grown in size and sophistication to become a talented alternative to the Nissan Qashqai, with style ...

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Mazda CX-5 2026 review | Family-favourite SUV takes on the premium brands

Mazda CX-5 2026 review | Family-favourite SUV takes on the premium brands

by Richard Aucock

Mazda’s best-selling vehicle is an accomplished family SUV with driving manners and interior quality that feel decidedly upma...

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Toyota RAV4 2026 review | Distinctive styling for able all-rounder

Toyota RAV4 2026 review | Distinctive styling for able all-rounder

by Richard Aucock

The Toyota RAV4 is the latest in a long line of pioneering family-friendly SUVs. A global best-seller, is more well-rounded t...

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BYD Sealion 5 2026 review | Affordable and roomy plug-in hybrid SUV

BYD Sealion 5 2026 review | Affordable and roomy plug-in hybrid SUV

by Richard Aucock

The BYD Sealion 5 is a compact SUV powered by a plug-in hybrid engine. It has an electric range of up to 53 miles, along with...

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Kia K4 2026 review | Good-value hatch alternative to a family SUV

Kia K4 2026 review | Good-value hatch alternative to a family SUV

by Richard Aucock

The Kia K4 is a distinctive-looking family hatchback that aims to challenge the Volkswagen Golf with excellent value for mone...

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Porsche Cayenne Electric 2026 review | Accomplished and potent electric luxury SUV

Porsche Cayenne Electric 2026 review | Accomplished and potent electric luxury SUV

by Richard Aucock

Porsche’s full-fat luxury SUV now has a long-range, ultra-powerful electric variant, with all the driving brilliance, luxury ...

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Toyota C-HR+ 2026 review | Toyota’s best electric car yet

Toyota C-HR+ 2026 review | Toyota’s best electric car yet

by Richard Aucock

The Toyota C-HR+ is a fully electric family SUV. It’s a good all-rounder that offers plenty of range, nice driving dynamics a...

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