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Richard Ingram

Richard has been part of the team for over a decade. During this time he has covered a huge amount of news and reviews for Auto Express, as well as being the face of Carbuyer and DrivingElectric on Youtube. In his current role as deputy editor, he is now responsible for keeping our content flowing and managing our team of talented writers.

He’s also crafted a niche as our go-to EV expert – something the industry acknowledged in 2022 when he was awarded Newspress EV Writer of the Year.

Rich says…

“My role is mainly focused across sister sites Carbuyer and DrivingElectric, but I remain a regular contributor to Auto Express as well. The thing I love most about my job is the variety; producing content about cars real people buy, I’ll be reviewing a Range Rover one minute, and digging into the range and specs of an electric supermini the next. I’m a huge EV advocate, in fact, but take great pride in helping people choose the right car for their needs – electric or otherwise.”

Rich's main areas of expertise

  • Electric and hybrid cars
  • Family cars
  • Buying advice
  • Deals and finance
  • Video reviews and new-car launches

Rich Ingram Q&A

Q: What was your first car? 

"The answer to this comes in two parts. I grew up in rural Worcestershire, and being friends with the local farmer I was playing with tractors and quad bikes from a very young age. So when the opportunity came about to buy a 1983 Ford Fiesta as a rough-and-ready field car, I jumped at the opportunity. I ran it into the ground, pulling handbrake turns and changing tyres, but it never let me down. Three years later I scraped through my driving test (first time) and spent the foreseeable driving the winding A and B-roads around my childhood home in a dinky Mk2 SEAT Arosa – all 49bhp of it!"

Q: What is your dream car? 

A: "In some ways, I’ve got my dream car: a 1976 BMW 2002 in vibrant Inka Orange. It’s my pride and joy and I’m not sure I’ll ever sell it. However, when I’m asked about the one car I’d like to drive before I die, I only ever have one answer – a Porsche Carrera GT. It’s got a screaming V10 engine, manual gearbox, and no roof. I don’t think for a second it would be an easy car to tame, but I’d certainly relish the opportunity to try."

Q: If you could change one thing about cars, driving or the car industry today what would it be?

A: "Traffic. Our roads are getting busier and busier, and sitting in traffic now seems part of our daily routine. Not an easy problem to fix, granted, but I wish there was an easy way to lessen the load on our already congested infrastructure."

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Testing the UK's charging station network in a Hyundai Kona
Plugging in a Hyundai Kona electric

Testing the UK's charging station network in a Hyundai Kona

Does the UK's electric car charging network make long distance travelling viable? We drive a Hyundai Kona EV in an endurance rally to see
Features
8 Oct 2018
New BMW X5 2018 review
BMW X5 - Front Motion

New BMW X5 2018 review

The new BMW X5 has few weak points but it's not short of strong rivals in the luxury SUV class
Road tests
5 Oct 2018
New Honda CR-V 2018 review
Honda CR-V - front

New Honda CR-V 2018 review

The new fifth generation Honda CR-V has arrived in the UK, but what's it like from behind the wheel?
Road tests
5 Oct 2018
Bentley Bentayga Diesel axed in Europe
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Bentley Bentayga Diesel axed in Europe

The diesel-powered Bentley Bentayga has been axed in Europe, but will continue to be sold in foreign markets
News
2 Oct 2018
New Suzuki Vitara hybrid on the way
Suzuki Vitara - front

New Suzuki Vitara hybrid on the way

Both 12-volt and 48v mild hybrids and a full-hybrid Vitara all in the pipeline at Suzuki
News
18 Sep 2018
New Lexus UX 2018 review
Lexus UX - front

New Lexus UX 2018 review

We drive an early version of the premium Lexus UX hybrid compact crossover
Road tests
12 Sep 2018
New Hyundai Santa Fe 2018 review
Hyundai Santa Fe - front

New Hyundai Santa Fe 2018 review

We get behind the wheel of the new Hyundai Santa Fe on British roads for the first time
Road tests
3 Sep 2018
New SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 Carbon Edition 2018 review
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 Carbon Edition - front

New SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 Carbon Edition 2018 review

If you’re after a fast estate car the SEAT Leon ST Cupra is a top choice, but fewer than 50 of this limited run are UK-bound
Road tests
23 Aug 2018
New Mercedes CLS 350 d 2018 review
Mercedes CLS 350 d - front

New Mercedes CLS 350 d 2018 review

The Mercedes CLS 350 d is the entry-level model in the range, but it offers a great combination of price, speed and refinement
Road tests
21 Aug 2018
New Range Rover Sport P400e HSE review
Range Rover Sport P400e - front

New Range Rover Sport P400e HSE review

Plug-in hybrid tech cuts Range Rover Sport running costs, but make sure the P400e suits your lifestyle…
Road tests
8 Aug 2018
New Volkswagen Grand California revealed in full
Volkswagen Grand California - front

New Volkswagen Grand California revealed in full

The new Volkswagen Grand California camper has been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon
News
7 Aug 2018
New 2019 Lynk & Co 03 saloon: first official pictures
L&C front quarter

New 2019 Lynk & Co 03 saloon: first official pictures

Here's our first look at the final version of Lynk & Co's sporty compact saloon and stablemate for the next Volvo V40
News
7 Aug 2018
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New Mercedes X-Class V6 pick-up prices confirmed

New Mercedes X-Class V6 pick-up prices confirmed

Full specs for the new six-cylinder Mercedes X 350 d announced, with prices starting from £38,350 excluding VAT
News
3 Aug 2018
Posh Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement on sale now
 Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement - front

Posh Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement on sale now

Range-topping Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement joins the SUV range, priced from £35,945
News
26 Jul 2018
New Kia Sportage 2018 prices and specs revealed
Kia Sportage 2018

New Kia Sportage 2018 prices and specs revealed

Refreshed Kia Sportage is first model to receive 48v mild hybrid assistance, and gains subtle styling tweaks too
News
24 Jul 2018
New Audi TT S 2018 review
Audi TT S - front

New Audi TT S 2018 review

The Audi TT S is fast, refined and beautifully built, but can it match the Porsche 718 Cayman or BMW M240i?
Road tests
18 Jul 2018
New 2019 Audi TT: facelifted Coupe and Roadster revealed
Audi TT - front

New 2019 Audi TT: facelifted Coupe and Roadster revealed

The evergreen Audi TT has been given a mid-life facelift, with extra power and equipment, plus a new special edition
News
18 Jul 2018
New Lamborghini Urus: price, specs and release date
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New Lamborghini Urus: price, specs and release date

New Lamborghini Urus SUV has arrived in the UK; boasting a 3.6-second 0-62mph time and a 190mph top speed
News
16 Jul 2018
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S (2009-2018) review
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 2014 front

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S (2009-2018) review

Aston Martin's biggest engine in its smallest sports car makes for a thrilling combination
In-depth reviews
11 Jul 2018
New Jaguar I-Pace 2018 review
Jaguar I-Pace - front

New Jaguar I-Pace 2018 review

Is the new Jaguar I-Pace the best electric car on sale? We drive it in the UK for the first time to find out
Road tests
3 Jul 2018
Porsche 911 Carrera T 2018 review
Porsche 911 Carrera T - front

Porsche 911 Carrera T 2018 review

Does less weight make for a more exciting Porsche 911? We’ve driven the new Carrera T in the UK to find out…
Road tests
3 Jul 2018
Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 petrol 2018 review
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Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 petrol 2018 review

How does the stylish Volkswagen Arteon coupe suit the Golf's 1.5-litre TSI petrol unit? We find out...
Road tests
28 Jun 2018
Jaguar Land Rover launches Carpe subscription car service
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Jaguar Land Rover launches Carpe subscription car service

JLR has launched an all-inclusive 12-month car subscription service called Carpe and aimed exclusively at high mileage drivers
News
14 Jun 2018
New Volkswagen California Edition 2018 review
Volkswagen California Edition - front

New Volkswagen California Edition 2018 review

VW has added a limited-run Edition variant to its California campervan range, but is it worth the costly premium?
Road tests
11 Jun 2018
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New Mercedes A-Class 2018 review
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New Mercedes A-Class 2018 review

The new Mercedes A-Class has arrived with an updated look and advanced tech. We drive it for the first time
Road tests
6 Jun 2018
Audi Aicon autonomous pilot fleet to launch in 2021
Audi Aicon concept - Frankfurt show front

Audi Aicon autonomous pilot fleet to launch in 2021

The Audi Aicon concept will be used as the basis for future autonomous cars, with a pilot fleet launching within three years
News
5 Jun 2018
New Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018 review
Aston Martin DB11 Volante - front

New Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018 review

There's no doubt the new Aston Martin DB11 Volante looks great, but is this £160k convertible among the best to drive?
Road tests
5 Jun 2018
Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet facelift prices revealed
New Mercedes C-Class Coupe - front

Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet facelift prices revealed

The Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabrio have been treated to the same mid-life updates as the saloon and estate, with new engines and tech
News
25 May 2018
New Jaguar XE 300 Sport seen in the metal for first time
Jaguar XE 300 Sport - front

New Jaguar XE 300 Sport seen in the metal for first time

Special edition XE for 2019 model year makes UK debut as XE and XF ranges are updated with new trims and infotainment
News
25 May 2018
New BMW X3 M40i 2018 review
BMW X3 M40i - front

New BMW X3 M40i 2018 review

The all-new BMW X3 M40i SUV offers a compelling blend of driving agility and strong practicality
Road tests
24 May 2018
New Nissan Qashqai ProPilot 2018 review
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New Nissan Qashqai ProPilot 2018 review

Nissan’s autonomous ProPilot features have been added to the Qashqai SUV as a £795 option on Tekna and Tekna+ models
Road tests
23 May 2018
New Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Black 2018 review
Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Black - front

New Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Black 2018 review

Mazda has launched another special edition MX-5, adding extra style to one of the best sports cars around
Road tests
18 May 2018
New Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe 2018 facelift review
Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe - front

New Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe 2018 facelift review

The Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe been facelifted for 2018, with the 4.0-litre bi-turbo engine found in the E 63 S replacing the old 5.5-litre V8
Road tests
17 May 2018
New Mercedes-AMG G 63 2018 review
Mercedes-AMG G 63 - front

New Mercedes-AMG G 63 2018 review

We deliver our verdict as legendary G-Class performance 4x4 is transformed
Road tests
4 May 2018