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No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
Opinion - election 2024

No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal

After the transport secretaries pitch for votes in our leaders’ debate, editor Paul Barker wonders what it could all mean for the motorist
News
27 Jun 2024
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Nick Reilly standing next to an Opel Ampera

Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend

Editor Paul Barker remembers Nick Rielly, a giant figure of the British and International car industry who sadly died on Friday
Opinion
11 Jun 2024
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
Opinion - 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
Opinion
1 May 2024
‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’
Opinion - car tech

‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler isn’t convinced that every 'innovation' is an improvement over good old-fashioned simplicity
Opinion
23 Aug 2023
‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’
Opinion - JLR CEO

‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that JLR’s Adrian Mardell is the right CEO at the right time
Opinion
16 Aug 2023
“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list
Opinion - roadworks

“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list

“Current affairs editor Tristan Shale-Hester believes we could learn a thing or two from our European neighbours when it comes to building and maintai…
Opinion
6 Jan 2023
'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
Highway Code

'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'

Mike Rutherford points out some handy safety tips for roads users to stay safe
Opinion
30 Jan 2022
'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'
Opinion Mike Cross

'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'

John McIlroy praises the retiring Mike Cross for his 37 years of developing Jaguars and Land Rovers
Opinion
26 Jan 2022
'Swapping traffic police for cameras has been a deadly cost saving'
Police traffic

'Swapping traffic police for cameras has been a deadly cost saving'

Chris Rosamond says the UK's roads are becoming more dangerous due to less police traffic enforcement
Opinion
17 Jan 2022
'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'
Opinion Fiat

'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'

John McIlroy thinks there's cause for optimism after talking to the Italian firm's CEO
Opinion
5 Jan 2022
"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"
Opinion - Toyota bZ

"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"

Deputy editor John McIlroy points out how Toyota's experience in hybrids is now paying off
Opinion
9 Dec 2021
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'Vietnam's Vinfast could be even better than Korea's Kia'
VinFast e36 SUV

'Vietnam's Vinfast could be even better than Korea's Kia'

Mike Rutherford thinks Vinfast could turn Vietnam into one of the top Asian car producing countries
Opinion
28 Nov 2021
'ULEZ is expanding and I suspect the Greater London area to be next'
ULEZ opinion

'ULEZ is expanding and I suspect the Greater London area to be next'

Mike Rutherford wonders if there will be further ultra-low emission zone expansions
Opinion
24 Oct 2021
'The UK just had the greatest transport crisis in living memory'
Opinion UK transport crisis

'The UK just had the greatest transport crisis in living memory'

Mike Rutherford laments the 'disorder, chaos and anarchy' of British roads in September
Opinion
10 Oct 2021
‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’
Opinion protest

‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’

Holding up innocent commuters and emergency service vehicles won’t win anyone’s favour, says Tristan Shale-Hester
Opinion
13 Sep 2021
'Maybe now’s the time to give up on the car horsepower race'
Opinion - heavy cars and power

'Maybe now’s the time to give up on the car horsepower race'

Lighter cars rather than more power is the key to fun driving, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
1 Sep 2021
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
Infotainment screen

'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'

Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
22 Aug 2021
'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'
Opinion car tech

'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'

Motorists are naturally suspicious but Steve Fowler thinks autonomous car tech can help take the stress out of driving
Opinion
13 Aug 2021
'Formula E could be on course for victory in its battle with F1'
Formula E opinion

'Formula E could be on course for victory in its battle with F1'

Mike Rutherford thinks there can only be one winner out of Formula One and Formula E
Opinion
1 Aug 2021
'Driver Power is a hugely important guide for new car buyers'
Driver Power

'Driver Power is a hugely important guide for new car buyers'

Hugo Griffiths thanks everyone involved in making the Driver Power 2021 survey a valuable tool for new car buyers
Opinion
29 Jul 2021
'Joe Biden is now America's most important auto industry dude'
Ford F150 Joe Biden

'Joe Biden is now America's most important auto industry dude'

Mike Rutherford thinks Joe Biden deserves praise for his hands-on approach to the American car industry
Opinion
30 May 2021
'Some traditions need to be abandoned, and working 9-5 is one of them'
Opinion commute

'Some traditions need to be abandoned, and working 9-5 is one of them'

Britain needs to re-think its approach to commuting, according to Mike Rutherford
Opinion
11 Apr 2021
'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'
Truck

'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'

Mike Rutherford proposes some alternative options to help streamline British imports and exports
Opinion
23 Jan 2021
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'Gordon Murray is my British motor industry person of 2020'

'Gordon Murray is my British motor industry person of 2020'

Mike Rutherford highlights his positive car industry stories of 2020
Opinion
4 Jan 2021
'Citroen has changed the game and changed the lives of countless consumers'

'Citroen has changed the game and changed the lives of countless consumers'

Mike Rutherford thinks the quirky new Citroen Ami is a true game-changing car
Opinion
13 Dec 2020
'The Pop-Up Motor Show is a simple idea at precisely the right time'

'The Pop-Up Motor Show is a simple idea at precisely the right time'

Mike Rutherford thinks the new Pop-Up Motor Show can be the perfect way to serve the demands of Britain's car users
Opinion
11 Oct 2020
'The Land Rover Defender and Aston Martin DBX must be front runners for World Car Design of the Year'

'The Land Rover Defender and Aston Martin DBX must be front runners for World Car Design of the Year'

Mike Rutherford thinks cars from Gerry McGovern and Marek Reichman are favourites to win design award
Opinion
30 Aug 2020
'VW Group management shake-up could be crucial to the car choice facing UK buyers'

'VW Group management shake-up could be crucial to the car choice facing UK buyers'

Deputy editor John McIlroy points to outgoing Skoda boss as a key reason for the firm's success
Opinion
15 Jul 2020
"Despite the tragedy of 2020 so far, several intriguing developments emerged in the final week of June"

"Despite the tragedy of 2020 so far, several intriguing developments emerged in the final week of June"

Mike Rutherford recounts some significant stories that may have passed you by in recent weeks
Opinion
12 Jul 2020
'Costs may drop, but buyers’ expectations don’t'

'Costs may drop, but buyers’ expectations don’t'

Just because premium brands can offer cheap finance deals, it doesn't mean that they can fob buyers off with poor customer service, says Deputy editor…
News
15 Apr 2020
“UK motor industry – your country and its people need you”

“UK motor industry – your country and its people need you”

Mike Rutherford thinks the motor industry can still do more to help provide life-saving medical kit
News
12 Apr 2020
‘What better than a thumbs-up from an existing owner?’

‘What better than a thumbs-up from an existing owner?’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler gives his view on our 2020 Driver Power survey, and is especially pleased by Kia's success
News
8 Apr 2020
‘It’s Car Care Week, so head outside and show your motor a little love’

‘It’s Car Care Week, so head outside and show your motor a little love’

If you can’t drive your car, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks you should wash it instead. When you're done, send us a pic and we’ll print the best
News
1 Apr 2020
'The temporary shutdown of car factories could benefit manufacturers and customers'

'The temporary shutdown of car factories could benefit manufacturers and customers'

With car factories around the world closing temporarily, it may give manufacturers the chance to clear out the current backlog of unsold new cars, say…
News
28 Mar 2020
‘JLR’s very British approach: keep calm and carry on’

‘JLR’s very British approach: keep calm and carry on’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler praises Jaguar Land Rover on both its ability to handle a crisis
News
26 Mar 2020