Opinion
Britain’s road network is awful compared to France’s?

Britain’s road network is awful compared to France’s?
After a trip to France highlighted how bad the British road network is compared to our neighbours
UK car prices could actually fall thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs

UK car prices could actually fall thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs
With car companies hinting they could divert stock from the USA to Europe, Mike Rutherford thinks car prices will inevitably fall in the UK
Times are tough but the future is bright for car building in Britain

Times are tough but the future is bright for car building in Britain
UK car manufacturing has huge challenges – but high hopes, too
You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest

You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest
Chris Rosamond explains why ultra-fast charging could convince you to make the switch to driving an EV
The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party

The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party
Despite only just arriving, deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks the Ford Puma Gen-E is already being left behind by its electric car rivals
Donald Trump is the most powerful car bloke on the planet

Donald Trump is the most powerful car bloke on the planet
Mike Rutherford wonders why many car companies remained quiet when Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs
Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out

Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out
Ellis Hyde explains why it’s worth paying extra attention to build quality when you’re choosing your next car
You have to fear for SEAT’s future with no new models on the way

You have to fear for SEAT’s future with no new models on the way
Editor Paul Barker wonders what the future holds for SEAT following the exit of former CEO Wayne Griffiths
‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’

‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’
Our Chief columnist Mike Rutherford celebrates 30 uninterrupted years of Auto Express columns with a look back, and forward
Car buyers absolutely love SUVs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing

Car buyers absolutely love SUVs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing
Despite concerns around climate change and the consumption of resources, SUV sales keep rising. And Steve Walker thinks we should give this class of c…
Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot

Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot
Editor Paul Barker wonders what the sweet spot is between EV battery sizes and weight
Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many

Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many
Mike Rutherford pays tribute to legendary motorsport maverick Eddie Jordan
Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please

Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please
Richard Ingram reckons that if you want a used car in a very specific spec, you should seek out the right one– regardless of where it is
Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future

Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future
Editor Paul Barker wonders how new car buyers are supposed to know if electric cars are the future when the industry itself doesn't know the answer
The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars
Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars
Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess

Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess
Our chief columnist Mike Rutherford looks into what Grand Prix drivers are allegedly earning this year
Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea

Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea
Alex Ingram gives his expert insight on the growing use of AI to write nonsensical used-car ads
Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change

Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change
Despite poor EV sales, editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks electric cars are only going to become more important
Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it

Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it
Auto Express’ senior test editor argues that no one should be worried by the rising popularity of automatic ’boxes
Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate

Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate
Paul Barker was impressed with how Toyota test things to breaking point and then puts them back together better
A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice

A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice
Mike Rutherford thinks there are plenty of career opportunities in the UK for those who love cars
Buying or selling a car can be a frustrating process, but we have the solution

Buying or selling a car can be a frustrating process, but we have the solution
Paul Adam explains how we can help to take the drama out of buying or selling a car
Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down

Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down
Paul Barker explains why the Korean brand is managing to win the hearts of so many British buyers
Dacia, Renault and VW are delivering new cars at the right prices

Dacia, Renault and VW are delivering new cars at the right prices
Mike Rutherford takes a look at new car sales figures across Europe
Renault has gone from unloved to exciting in just a few years

Renault has gone from unloved to exciting in just a few years
Editor Paul Barker marvels at the transformation of Renault, which now boasts an exciting line-up of cars
Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech

Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech
Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal but car touchscreens are becoming more complicated and phone-like with no regulation - as our test sho…
The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want

The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want
Mike Rutherford is urging political leaders to rethink the 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban
Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint

Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint
Paul Barker explains why not rushing into a car-buying decision can yield the best results
It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced

It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced
Not matter how good a new car might be, Mike Rutherford thinks it will ultimately fail if it's overpriced
Car brand loyalty can save you money

Car brand loyalty can save you money
Alastair Crooks explains why choosing the same make and model for your next new or used car makes a great deal of sense
It’s catastrophic that UK car production has fallen so dramatically

It’s catastrophic that UK car production has fallen so dramatically
Mike Rutherford wonders what can be done to boost the UK’s car industry
Trump’s tariff threats spell trouble for global car-makers

Trump’s tariff threats spell trouble for global car-makers
Andy Palmer believes a trade war is the last thing the car industry needs with protectionism likely to stifle innovation
Chinese cars present interesting and tricky choices to UK buyers

Chinese cars present interesting and tricky choices to UK buyers
The Chinese car influx is well and truly on and editor Paul Barker thinks UK car buyers need to do their homework
A brand-new car could actually work out cheaper than a used one

A brand-new car could actually work out cheaper than a used one
Richard Ingram gives his expert insight on why buying a new car can be cheaper than investing in a used one
Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars

Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Donald Trump has a few things to learn about the car market in the UK and Europe