Opinion
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
19 May 2024
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
15 May 2024
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
12 May 2024
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
Car design can cause plenty of debate, and editor Paul Barker thinks that's something new brands should learn from if they want to stand out from the …
8 May 2024
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
Mike Rutherford thinks car companies such as Fiat should rely less on UK Government subsidies to help bail them out on EV sales, and focus more on res…
5 May 2024
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
Senior News Reporter Alastair Crooks has got the off-road bug and wonders what’s stopping people from exploring the limits of their SUVs
1 May 2024
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
There are plenty of good deals to be had on EVs, but editor Paul Barker wonders if they’re what new car buyers really want
1 May 2024
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‘The British car industry is one of the nation’s best employers’
‘The British car industry is one of the nation’s best employers’
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK’s multi-billion-pound automotive industry is the perfect place for many youngsters to start their working life
28 Apr 2024
“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
Mike Rutherford speaks to legendary car designer Frank Stephenson to see what’s next
21 Apr 2024
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
Editor Paul Barker takes a look at three new cars this week - the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan Qashqai and Alfa Romeo Junior
17 Apr 2024
'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'
'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'
Mike Rutherford thinks the prices of electric cars is the number one thing deterring consumers from making the switch
14 Apr 2024
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever
10 Apr 2024
‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’
‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’
Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be more British car companies selling sensibly priced cars on the world stage
7 Apr 2024
“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”
“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”
Steve Fowler’s time as our editor-in-chief has come to an end, but first he wants to say a few thank yous - starting with one for you
3 Apr 2024
‘The UK should be fighting for a Chinese or Korean car factory’
‘The UK should be fighting for a Chinese or Korean car factory’
Mike Rutherford thinks UK politicians should be seeking to establish a new state-of-the-art and job-creating Asian car factory on British soil
31 Mar 2024
“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”
“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks there should be more incentives for people who take additional driver training
27 Mar 2024
“The Dacia Spring might be as significant in the 21st century as the Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle were in the 20th”
“The Dacia Spring might be as significant in the 21st century as the Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle were in the 20th”
Mike Rutherford thinks many other manufacturers will have to follow the example set by Renault and Dacia when it comes to EVs
24 Mar 2024
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the arrival of Chinese cars in Europe is forcing many of the established brands to up their game
20 Mar 2024
“MG is easily outselling Jaguar, Land Rover and Bentley combined”
“MG is easily outselling Jaguar, Land Rover and Bentley combined”
The wave of Chinese cars has arrived in the UK, and Mike Rutherford thinks it’s not about to stop any time soon
17 Mar 2024
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
13 Mar 2024
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks electric cars were largely forgotten in the latest Budget
13 Mar 2024
“Why would any retailer sell a new car at cost price?”
“Why would any retailer sell a new car at cost price?”
Mike Rutherford wonders if we really need ‘cars at cost’ schemes when they lack financial transparency
10 Mar 2024
'Budget 2024 missed the big chance to incentivise EVs and stop the blizzard of cheap Chinese car imports’
'Budget 2024 missed the big chance to incentivise EVs and stop the blizzard of cheap Chinese car imports’
Quentin Willson of FairCharge thinks the failure to support the UK electric car industry in the 2024 budget could have far-reaching effects as cheap C…
6 Mar 2024
“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited that a new Fiat Panda could finally be on the way
6 Mar 2024
"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"
"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"
Mike Rutherford is confused as to why so many car manufacturers avoided the 2024 Geneva Motor Show
3 Mar 2024
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks the Geneva launches of the Renault 5 and MG3 show that the death of the small car has been greatly exaggerated
1 Mar 2024
'Cheap SUVs are where the smart money's going in today's car market'
'Cheap SUVs are where the smart money's going in today's car market'
Mike Rutherford thinks sensibly priced SUVs are the natural successor to less spacious family hatchbacks
25 Feb 2024
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
With many people claiming electric cars are just too expensive, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Dacia Spring’s arrival in the UK is exactly wh…
21 Feb 2024
“Some manufacturers are losing their appetite for electric cars”
“Some manufacturers are losing their appetite for electric cars”
With EV market share shrinking, Mike Rutherford thinks there might be delays to the proposed 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars
19 Feb 2024
“Car crime will be a big issue at the next election”
“Car crime will be a big issue at the next election”
While some fingers are being pointed at manufacturers when it comes to car crime, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks little is being done to tackle t…
14 Feb 2024
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler laments the lack of physical buttons in almost all new cars
7 Feb 2024
“Government EV strategy needs a rapid recharge”
“Government EV strategy needs a rapid recharge”
Baroness Kate Parminter, chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee (and a Nissan Leaf driver), writes exclusively for Auto …
6 Feb 2024
‘Car makers and insurance firms need to take a look at the real-world’
‘Car makers and insurance firms need to take a look at the real-world’
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s time wealthy companies in the global car business stepped up to assist those who need help
4 Feb 2024
“I hope motor shows will be around long into the future”
“I hope motor shows will be around long into the future”
With many manufacturers set to be absent at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes they will support it in 2025 and beyond
31 Jan 2024