Rachel Burgess

Rachel Burgess
Title: Magazine editor

Rachel Burgess is magazine editor of Autocar, with more than 15 years experience in automotive journalism. She joined Autocar in 2016 as news editor, becoming deputy editor and executive editor, before taking on her latest role in 2022.

She has previously worked for Auto Express, Automotive Management, Auto Trader, Business Car, The Sun, The Telegraph and What Car?.

In her current role, she oversees the day-to-day running of the weekly Autocar magazine and Autocar’s website autocar.co.uk.

Rachel regularly interviews the most powerful executives from the global car industry, resulting in breaking news stories which are picked up around the world.

She frequently appears on BBC TV and radio, as well as ITV and Sky as a commentator on the automotive industry.

She graduated from Leeds University. 

Long-Term Review

Alfa Romeo Tonale 2024 long-term test

Compact SUV with PHEV tech and design flair makes its exit. Did it do Alfa proud?

Alfa Romeo Tonale 2024 long-term test
Long-Term Review

Kia Sportage 2022 long-term test

Was this family-focused hybrid SUV able to take some of the stress out of being a busy journalist with a young child?

Kia Sportage 2022 long-term test
Opinion

Autocar writers' cars of 2022: Honda Civic

The Japanese firm's latest hatchback shows the best of the firm's engineering, says Rachel Burgess

Autocar writers' cars of 2022: Honda Civic
Volkswagen self driving car
VW hopes to offer an autonomous ride-hailing service by 2025
News

Volkswagen autonomous cars to be mainstream by 2030, says CEO

Company boss is pushing firm hard amid Argo AI shut-down, with VW commercial vehicles now leading development

Volkswagen autonomous cars to be mainstream by 2030, says CEO
Ferrari Purosangue 2023 front quarter static
This is the first time a four-door Ferrari with four fully sized seats has made production
News

Ferrari's 715bhp V12 Purosangue SUV to start from £313,000

First four-door, four-seat Ferrari trumps Lamborghini Urus at 715bhp; will arrive next summer

Ferrari's 715bhp V12 Purosangue SUV to start from £313,000
DS Aero Sport Lounge concept car
Aero Sport Lounge concept provides template for new SUV
News

New DS flagship SUV to rival Audi Q5 from 2024

Design will be inspired by Aero Sport Lounge concept; will sit above DS 7

New DS flagship SUV to rival Audi Q5 from 2024
Luca de meo at paris motor show with renault 4
Revival of Renault 4 and 5 is all part of De Meo's plans to connect with customers
News

Exclusive: Renault boss on bringing back the company's soul

Luca de Meo on the importance of historic nameplates, software and financial security

Exclusive: Renault boss on bringing back the company's soul
peugeot 408 paris motor show 01 front static
The 408, launched as an entirely new model for Peugeot, will arrive in the UK early next year
News

2023 Peugeot 408 on sale at £31,500, with EV and petrol options

All-new 408 blends best of saloon, hatchback and SUV, with petrol, PHEV and eventually EV powertrains on offer

2023 Peugeot 408 on sale at £31,500, with EV and petrol options
Seat Ateca FR front three quarter
Major successes from sibling brand Cupra have cast a spotlight on Seat
News

“We are not killing Seat,” says brand chairman

Sibling brand Cupra is forging ahead but Seat still has a future

“We are not killing Seat,” says brand chairman
Volkswagen ID3 Badge
VW may use ID X to differentiate its future electric SUVs
News

Volkswagen to change ID EV naming strategy

As the brand’s EV line-up expands, clearer nomenclature is under discussion

Volkswagen to change ID EV naming strategy
VW Polo 202120211117 5054
Physical buttons are set to make a return to the new Volkswagen Passat and Tiguan
News

Volkswagen accelerates ID 3 facelift; reintroduces physical buttons

Manufacturer is reacting to customer feedback quicker, says new CEO Thomas Schäfer

Volkswagen accelerates ID 3 facelift; reintroduces physical buttons

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