Opinion
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
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
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
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
“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
“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
'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…
“Faster manufacturing can bring a new wave of cheap EVs from Europe’s big players”
“Faster manufacturing can bring a new wave of cheap EVs from Europe’s big players”
The Chinese may yet falter: quicker, more efficient production could see prices of European electric cars fall
‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’
‘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
'Henrik Fisker is the automotive industry's next leading man'
'Henrik Fisker is the automotive industry's next leading man'
Mike Rutherford believes that the EV company founder is destined to follow in the footsteps of Henry Ford and John DeLorean
‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’
‘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
“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”
“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks these Korean brands have made serious progress in recent years, but both are still struggling to shake their uncoo…
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made
“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list
“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…
"Electric car range figures need to be accurate" - 2023 wish list
"Electric car range figures need to be accurate" - 2023 wish list
As buyers make the switch to electric power, Mike Rutherford believes that a lack of real-world honesty could come back to haunt carmakers
"Petrol cars deserve a proper send-off" - 2023 wish list
"Petrol cars deserve a proper send-off" - 2023 wish list
As we approach the UK's ban on petrol and diesel car sales, Associate editor Sean Carson would love to see the combustion engine go out with a bang
‘New Jaguar will be “a copy of nothing” – in every way’
‘New Jaguar will be “a copy of nothing” – in every way’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Jaguar's rebirth is a risk worth taking
'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
Mike Rutherford points out some handy safety tips for roads users to stay safe
'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to 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
'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'
'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'
Mike Rutherford says exclusivity doesn't need to be expensive
'Swapping traffic police for cameras has been a deadly cost saving'
'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
'The best way for travellers to prevent COVID spread is to use private cars'
'The best way for travellers to prevent COVID spread is to use private cars'
Mike Rutherford says the government is attacking UK motorists when it should be helping them
'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'
'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'
John McIlroy thinks there's cause for optimism after talking to the Italian firm's CEO
'In the car world, priciest doesn't necessarily mean best'
'In the car world, priciest doesn't necessarily mean best'
Mike Rutherford says anything from the Fiat 500 to the Porsche Taycan could win the upcoming Best Car of the Year
"Own a car? Now's the time to sell it"
"Own a car? Now's the time to sell it"
These are strange times in the car market but Vicki Butler-Henderson thinks car sellers who can should take advantage
"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"
"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
'Vietnam's Vinfast could be even better than Korea's Kia' 
'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
'No single solution to reduce carbon will suit us all'
'No single solution to reduce carbon will suit us all'
Deputy editor John McIlroy praises the variety of solutions that car firms are taking to lower emissions
'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'
'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'
John McIlroy thinks we should celebrate cars like the Toyota Aygo X, while firms can still afford to make them
'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars' 
'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars'
Mike Rutherford points out the sometimes costly nature of going green
'ULEZ is expanding and I suspect the Greater London area to be next'
'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
'A £1,000 fine for anyone illegally protesting on the road seems fair' 
'A £1,000 fine for anyone illegally protesting on the road seems fair'
Mike Rutherford has a few suggestions on how to deal with activists who protest on the UK's road network
'The UK just had the greatest transport crisis in living memory'
'The UK just had the greatest transport crisis in living memory'
Mike Rutherford laments the 'disorder, chaos and anarchy' of British roads in September
‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’
‘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
'Maybe now’s the time to give up on the car horsepower race'
'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
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford
'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'
'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