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Richard Aucock

Richard Aucock
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I'm Managing Director at @editorial_mr. I run a bit, cycle a bit, love the automotive industry. I'm a World Car Awards juror and Deputy Chairman of the Guild of Motoring Writers.
Audi RS4 RRT

2001 Audi RS4 (B5) review: Retro Road Test

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Tesla Roadster

From the Retro Motor archive: 2009 Tesla Roadster review

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Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe RRT

2016 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe review: Retro Road Test

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E90 BMW 320i driveback 2005

Throwback Road-Trip: Driving home from Spain in a BMW 3 Series

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BMW Z1 RRT

1990 BMW Z1 review: Retro Road Test

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Influx of young people is ‘keeping the classic car industry alive’

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1979 Aston Martin Bulldog testing

Reborn Aston Martin Bulldog hits 162mph in first test for 40...

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MGF 2nd birthday at Gaydon

British Motor Museum membership scheme launched

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Frank's Dream Garage

Frank’s Dream Garage: critiquing the great car designs on YouTube

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Metro Exhibition car cutaway

Metro at 40 exhibition goes live online

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News

You could buy Simon Cowell’s modified Brabus Smart car

Currently up for for online auction with Bonhams, this highly modified Smart city car was specified by pop music mogul Simon Cowell.

Big cat hunting: Classic Jaguars up for auction in December

The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Events Centre features an array of sporting Jaguar models ready to cross the auction block.

Ultra-rare MG XPower SV-R supercar is up for sale

One of only 42 examples built, this V8-engined MG XPower SV-R is a true piece of British motoring history – and you could own it.

Features

Jaguar S-Type: the forgotten Jag that transformed the company’s fortunes

The Jaguar S-Type was a mission-critical part of Ford's plan to boost the brand by taking on the mighty BMW 5 Series.

The cars that doomed the company

From the MG XPower SV-R to the Pontiac Aztek, we list 15 cars that played a part in the catastrophic downfall of their makers

How the radical Range Stormer concept helped reinvent Land Rover

We remember the brilliant Range Stormer concept car – and how it inspired the production Range Rover Sport that followed.

Reviews

1996 Mazda MX-5 Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

The original Mazda MX-5 has now attained modern classic status. It's affordable to buy, reliable and fun to drive.

1966 Fiat 500 review: Retro Road Test

The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after the Second World War and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

The Audi 80 is an affordable modern classic, with typically German build quality and sleek, aerodynamic styling. We drive a 1989 80 1.8 S.