Opinion
“Smart motorways are the safer option, we all need to look at the facts”
“Smart motorways are the safer option, we all need to look at the facts”
Hugo Griffiths sees too much emotion bound up in the debate over smart motorways when factual analysis is needed.
'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'
'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'
Steve Fowler thinks there's plenty of time to still enjoy new petrol and diesel cars
'The UK Government should part-fund our own British Car Company'
'The UK Government should part-fund our own British Car Company'
Mike Rutherford thinks Britain's new independence makes it perfectly poised to invest in car production
'This really is a great time to buy a new car'
'This really is a great time to buy a new car'
Steve Fowler points out some great new car deals to be had in post-lockdown
'Some traditions need to be abandoned, and working 9-5 is one of them'
'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
'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals' 
'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'
Steve Fowler thinks Nissan is in a great position to build on the Leaf's success
“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”
“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles can be good for the environment and for the UK’s economy, but former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer thinks they…
'We aren't building enough cars to satisfy global demand'
'We aren't building enough cars to satisfy global demand'
Mike Rutherford points out the dramatic changes happening in the world's top car producing nations
'Ford has a great range of cars even without a Mondeo in its line-up'
'Ford has a great range of cars even without a Mondeo in its line-up'
Steve Fowler praises Ford's confident decision to axe the legendary Mondeo
The Voltswagen saga shows that bad jokes are easily forgiven, but trust is harder to rebuild 
The Voltswagen saga shows that bad jokes are easily forgiven, but trust is harder to rebuild
Hugo Griffiths thinks VW needs to act quickly and apologise for the Voltswagen rebrand ‘joke’
"Murray Walker's words were quite brilliant, clever and deliciously humorous"
"Murray Walker's words were quite brilliant, clever and deliciously humorous"
Mike Rutherford laments the recent loss of Murray Walker, and thinks he deserves ‘true gentleman’ status
'The BMW M3 and Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio are state of the art, yet in some ways they’re also dinosaurs'
'The BMW M3 and Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio are state of the art, yet in some ways they’re also dinosaurs'
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks we should celebrate combustion engines before they die out
'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'
'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks cutting the plug-in hybrid grant could push CO2 emissions up
‘A 3-word verdict on UK public electric car charging: too bloody complicated’
‘A 3-word verdict on UK public electric car charging: too bloody complicated’
Mike Rutherford thinks one of the biggest barriers to electric car uptake is the UK’s public charging ‘system’
A ‘scrap your hybrid car for a diesel’ scheme might just happen
A ‘scrap your hybrid car for a diesel’ scheme might just happen
Mike Rutherford says a recent study shows electrified cars aren't necessarily the greenest
'Tesla's dominance is no longer a given'
'Tesla's dominance is no longer a given'
Deputy editor John McIlroy mulls over the Ford Mustang Mach-E's shock win over the Tesla Model 3
'You should be able to buy a car in any way you want to'
'You should be able to buy a car in any way you want to'
Despite a shift to online car buying, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks dealerships still have a role to play
'Gordon Murray is to the car world what David Attenborough is to Planet Earth'
'Gordon Murray is to the car world what David Attenborough is to Planet Earth'
Mike Rutherford points out how big car makers could learn plenty from smaller firms
'Genesis’s aim is to lure Jaguar Land Rover customers'
'Genesis’s aim is to lure Jaguar Land Rover customers'
Mike Rutherford thinks luxury brand Genesis could take sales away from Jaguar Land Rover when it lands in the UK
'If you invest in a Jaguar now, it’s going to look very out of date very quickly'
'If you invest in a Jaguar now, it’s going to look very out of date very quickly'
Jaguar's all-electric announcement has editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wondering what future cars will look like from the British brand
'Highways England handles ice-covered roads just as badly as it always has' 
'Highways England handles ice-covered roads just as badly as it always has'
Mike Rutherford thinks Britain should be better prepared for snowy roads
“VW is the brand the others want to beat, but it's making life easier for them”
“VW is the brand the others want to beat, but it's making life easier for them”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Volkswagen’s drop in quality means the likes of Kia and Hyundai are simply doing things better right now
"The Fuel Duty increase will be a tiny price to pay"
"The Fuel Duty increase will be a tiny price to pay"
Mike Rutherford says average fuel bills can still be lower in 2021
'It took a pandemic for dealers to get online car sales right'
'It took a pandemic for dealers to get online car sales right'
Steve Fowler thinks dealerships have adapted well to the coronavirus pandemic
"British brands are way behind in the race for an affordable, desirable electric car"
"British brands are way behind in the race for an affordable, desirable electric car"
When it comes to making popular small electric cars, Mike Rutherford thinks the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to step up
'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’
'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Tesla should be praised for its original approach to selling cars
'Kia's name change is unnecessary and the new logo is a disaster'
'Kia's name change is unnecessary and the new logo is a disaster'
Mike Rutherford says even Kia is prone to making mistakes
"Drivers are cash cows, fined millions for using our own streets"
"Drivers are cash cows, fined millions for using our own streets"
Hugo Griffiths says authorities need to rethink how motorists are treated
'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'
'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'
Mike Rutherford proposes some alternative options to help streamline British imports and exports
“It’s going to be a great year for real driver’s cars”
“It’s going to be a great year for real driver’s cars”
Once restrictions are lifted, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks 2021 is going to be a great year for getting out on the road
'Judging by 2020's stats, demand for EVs is growing'
'Judging by 2020's stats, demand for EVs is growing'
Steve Fowler finds some positive all-electric figures from a year of sales doom and gloom
'At £30,000+ too many electric cars are out of reach for the average worker'
'At £30,000+ too many electric cars are out of reach for the average worker'
Mike Rutherford thinks most electric cars are out of reach for the majority of new car buyers
'I really can't wait for the new crop of electric hot hatches'
'I really can't wait for the new crop of electric hot hatches'
Steve Fowler is looking forward to trying out the new genre of all-electric hot hatches
'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
‘Your car may not be the most efficient tool for your new, lower-mileage life’
‘Your car may not be the most efficient tool for your new, lower-mileage life’
Mike Rutherford thinks now is the perfect time to re-evaluate your modes of transport
'New Ford Mustang Mach-E looks to a bright future'
'New Ford Mustang Mach-E looks to a bright future'
Steve Fowler thinks cars like the new Ford Mustang Mach-E are vital in convincing people EVs can be fun and practical