Richard Kilpatrick

Richard is the Consumer Editor of Parkers.co.uk and an automotive enthusiast fascinated by the fundamental interconnectedness of all things. A keen driver, often running four or five different cars simultaneously to enjoy 4x4s, convertibles, as well as old and modern motors without having to choose just one, in 2015 Richard swapped from publishing photographic magazines and driving cars to writing for automotive titles and photographing cars.

Richard's interests include music, electronics, computing and in particular how those things tie into consumer habits, marketing, engineering and the semiotics of brand design - the cues that ultimately reinforce emotional attachment to machines, and the magic that transforms a good car into part of the family. As a gadget fanatic with a large lawn, he loves testing the latest lawn mowers and tools that harness the latest tech to deliver the best results.