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Chris Rosamond

Current affairs and features editor Chris covers all aspects of motoring life for Auto Express, including the latest consumer-related news stories on topics as varied as accessibility, sustainability and future mobility, new technology, car crime, policing, roads policy, insurance and taxation.

He also writes or commissions many of the varied motoring lifestyle stories and industry articles and features that appear in Auto Express, bringing to readers a wealth of automotive insight and expertise garnered over a long career. Chris has contributed news and car reviews to brands such as Autocar, WhatCar?, PistonHeads, Goodwood and The Motor Trader, as well as his many ad hoc contributions to national daily newspapers and international automotive news titles.

Chris says…

"These are fascinating times to be reporting on the car industry and car culture as a whole, as the car industry and society in general begins to pivot towards EV technology – too fast for some, and not soon enough for others. Whatever your view on the pace of change, Auto Express takes pride in being at the forefront of the breaking news agenda, and it’s a privilege to be part of a team that includes so many highly experienced and influential colleagues whose collective expertise brings such depth and insight to the automotive news agenda."

Chris’ main areas of expertise

  • Sustainability and future mobility

  • Government roads and transport policy

  • The Driver Power consumer satisfaction index.

Chris Rosamond Q&A… 

Q: What was your first car?

A: Either a 1963 Vauxhall Cresta PB or a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda fastback, both acquired around the time I passed my driving test. £60 and £75 respectively, and both runners!

Q: What is your dream car?

A: Today I’d like a 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille convertible, please, or a 1930s Alfa 8C Le Mans.

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

A: I’d wind the clock back to the summer of 1973, just before the first oil crisis hit. Empty roads, cheap gas and fabulous cars.

Social media and e-mail

e-mail: chris.rosamond@carwow.co.uk
LinkedIn: Chris Rosamond

Don’t hammer motorists in the Autumn Budget! Labour warned to avoid car and fuel tax hikes
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Don’t hammer motorists in the Autumn Budget! Labour warned to avoid car and fuel tax hikes

Motorists have had a tough time in recent years and Auto Express is warning the Chancellor against inflicting further pain with her first Budget
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15 Oct 2024
Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"
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Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"

New legislation granting seafarers minimum wage rights will come into force in December, and drivers could be affected
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10 Oct 2024
Should you use snow chains in the UK?
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Should you use snow chains in the UK?

Snow chains can make all the difference on wintry roads, but are they a worthwhile investment?
Tips & advice
9 Oct 2024
Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car?
winter tyres

Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car?

Tyres designed to cope better in cold conditions provide more grip and better safety. Is it time you considered an annual change to winter tyres?
Tips & advice
9 Oct 2024
Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project
Full-beam car headlights shining from a distance

Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project

Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action
News
9 Oct 2024
How to drive in snow: top tips
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How to drive in snow: top tips

Driving in snow can be daunting and dangerous. Our tips will help keep you safe when the white stuff strikes
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9 Oct 2024
The world's most beautiful cars
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The world's most beautiful cars

What is the most beautiful car in the world? These are our top 50 automotive stunners
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7 Oct 2024
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
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Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs

The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to …
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4 Oct 2024
EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent
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EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent

European politicians vote to protect domestic car makers in spite of trade-war risk
News
4 Oct 2024
How to drive on ice: top tips
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How to drive on ice: top tips

Driving on ice can pose all sorts of problems, but these top tips should help keep you out of trouble
Tips & advice
4 Oct 2024
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
Fuel station

Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence

Drivers face threat of double-whammy from global oil price rises and predicted jumps in fuel duty
News
3 Oct 2024
Streaming killed the CD in-car: but car makers should listen to the Swifties

Streaming killed the CD in-car: but car makers should listen to the Swifties

The music industry points to 7m drivers who are still playing compact discs, and says Taylor Swift fans still love a CD
News
27 Sep 2024
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Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested
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Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested

What should you expect from a Pod Point wallbox installation? We find out
Product reviews
27 Sep 2024
New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs
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New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs

The car insurance industry has launched new Vehicle Risk Ratings, to give fresh insight into car insurability and costs
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27 Sep 2024
Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights
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Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights

In the past year, police forces across the UK have confiscated almost 1,000 electric bikes, many of which have been illegally modified
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25 Sep 2024
Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?
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Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?

If you’re torn between selling privately or trading-in, new data suggests that how you’ll get the best price depends what you drive
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24 Sep 2024
US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears
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US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears

Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles
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24 Sep 2024
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
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Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years

Low global demand and exchange rate bonus sees pump prices ease - but there’s a budget looming…
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23 Sep 2024
Best tow cars to buy 2025
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Best tow cars to buy 2025

There’s more to towing a car than just hitching up a caravan. Check out these tow car stars to pick what’s right for you
Best cars & vans
20 Sep 2024
Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties
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Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties

Data shows there are more alcohol-induced collisions and casualties in the three months leading up to the festive season
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19 Sep 2024
EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels

EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels

New data shows ICE cars have been written off at twice the rate of electric cars since 2015
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18 Sep 2024
New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries
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New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries

Breakdown and tyre vans can now display red flashing lights in high-risk situations
News
18 Sep 2024
Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?
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Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?

Time change fast in the EV market and there are plenty of reasons to take the plunge right now
Features
18 Sep 2024
We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences
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We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences

Half of drivers think they can get away with offences due to limited police presence on the roads
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12 Sep 2024
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The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle
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The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle

There are only a handful of public chargers in the UK capable of topping 350kW - here’s all you need to know
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11 Sep 2024
Half of drivers think a new pair of tyres should go on the car's front wheels, but they're wrong
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Half of drivers think a new pair of tyres should go on the car's front wheels, but they're wrong

New tyres must go on the rear axle, with part-worn treads moved to the front - whether the car is FWD, RWD or 4x4
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11 Sep 2024
Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?
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Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?

New data shows warehouse workers, healthcare assistants and chefs are hit hardest with the highest car insurance quotes
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10 Sep 2024
Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue
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Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue

1,200 children are injured in collisions near schools every month and 84 per cent admit to using phones while walking to and from school
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9 Sep 2024
Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them
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Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them

A top expert from the Insurance Fraud Bureau gives us the lowdown on common car insurance scams and ways to protect yourself from them.
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5 Sep 2024
Entire Nissan production team learns sign language to support deaf colleagues
Nissan production team using sign language

Entire Nissan production team learns sign language to support deaf colleagues

Paint shop crew takes sign-language training classes en-masse, so workmates feel included
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5 Sep 2024
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
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UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts

A petition has been launched to increase the cap on apprentice funding, as a skills shortfall looms
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5 Sep 2024
UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs
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UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs

Here’s how to keep your dog happy, comfortable and legal while driving in the UK
Tips & advice
29 Aug 2024
Where does the car go next? Designing the vehicles of the future
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Where does the car go next? Designing the vehicles of the future

Young guns of the design world at Coventry University showcase their automotive stories
Features
25 Aug 2024
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
London streets

Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding

Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
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22 Aug 2024