Richard Kilpatrick

Now freelance, Richard Kilpatrick worked across several roles with us at Parkers and in Bauer’s Automotive team. We are a close-knit group here so has been able to get stuck into helping with buying guides, reviewing and road-testing cars, editing our newsletters, and more. They offer advice from their years of experience and a chance for you to learn from the mistakes they have made!

Cars have been a lifelong obsession for Richard but these days his interests also include writing short stories, composing electronic music, and studying Mandarin, which may be more useful in the automotive industry than you might think.

Latest from this author

Jaguar XE Landmark Edition company car tax rates

Aimed at helping your Jaguar XE stand out in the company car park, Jaguar has added the Landmark Edition to the range. Available in three colours, with a choice of...

24 Apr 2018
Self-parking cars are a step closer for Volkswagen group

Never mind the last-mile concept of emissions, transport and logistics – Volkswagen group is looking at the last few feet: with a range of connected cars scheduled to begin trials...

18 Apr 2018
Great British BIK Off: cars costing under £100 per month

Choosing your next company car is an exciting, but daunting prospect – and if you’re still looking at last year’s spreadsheets, some of those tempting diesels or ultra-low emissions vehicles...

4 Apr 2018
MINI drops diesel derivatives

It may have adopted some stylish flag motifs in the tail light design, but 2018’s MINI really reflects changing British values under the bonnet and in specification. A reduced range...

14 Mar 2018
Best 4x4s for fleets

If you’re based in a rural location and need a company vehicle that’s capable enough to stray off the tarmac every now and then, what are the best...

6 Mar 2018
UK drivers undeterred by heavy fines and penalties for mobile use

Despite high-profile campaigns and equally high fines for breaking the law, UK drivers continue to flout the law where mobile phone use is concerned. IAM RoadSmart’s latest figures. Ministry of Justice...

27 Feb 2018
Audi A5 1.4 TFSI engine joins range

Masters of the motorway, the popular executive Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback have recently gained a new engine option – a low-emission 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol. In a range that includes the...

31 Jan 2018
What is platform sharing?

Platform sharing occurs when manufacturers base a number of different models on the same framework. Whether models are based on a separate chassis like a pickup truck, or share smaller components,...

11 Oct 2017