Opinion
'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
"Our electric car charging network needs to improve"
"Our electric car charging network needs to improve"
Steve Fowler thinks competition is key to providing a better electric car charging experience
"Road tolls hiding beneath the cover of Covid? I wouldn’t be surprised"
"Road tolls hiding beneath the cover of Covid? I wouldn’t be surprised"
Mike Rutherford thinks UK motorists shouldn't forget they are in the majority when it comes to transport planning
“Car clubs provide friendship, expertise and enthusiasm”
“Car clubs provide friendship, expertise and enthusiasm”
After spending time with the Fiat 500 Club, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes car clubs continue to thrive
“A Tesla merger? How about one with Volkswagen?”
“A Tesla merger? How about one with Volkswagen?”
With Elon Musk saying if a merger with another firm were on the cards he “would have this conversation”, and Volkswagen streamlining its operations, c…
'Power outages do nothing to inspire confidence in would-be EV buyers'
'Power outages do nothing to inspire confidence in would-be EV buyers'
Mike Rutherford thinks the switch to an all-electric UK car market hasn't been thought through
“All electric by 2030? No problem – but it's going to take some work”
“All electric by 2030? No problem – but it's going to take some work”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars is achievable, but it’s going to need the right Government support in t…
'Nobody knows if driverless vehicles will save lives, but they're guaranteed to kill jobs'
'Nobody knows if driverless vehicles will save lives, but they're guaranteed to kill jobs'
Mike Rutherford speaks out on businesses wanting to switch to driverless vehicles
“BMW has mastered the art of provoking a reaction”
“BMW has mastered the art of provoking a reaction”
While the BMW iX shows what a car with a £100k price tag can offer, deputy editor John McIlroy thinks the new Nissan Qashqai still promises plenty for…
"Boris Johnson should become more financially generous towards the likes of JLR and Aston Martin"
"Boris Johnson should become more financially generous towards the likes of JLR and Aston Martin"
Mike Rutherford thinks Boris Johnson could be more financially generous to British car firms post Brexit
'Bentley needs real powertrain innovation if it’s to remain remotely relevant'
'Bentley needs real powertrain innovation if it’s to remain remotely relevant'
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Bentley's EV switch is key to the firm's future
'Politicians have made billions from the C-Charge. But nationwide, pay-per-mile road tolls are their ultimate goal' 
'Politicians have made billions from the C-Charge. But nationwide, pay-per-mile road tolls are their ultimate goal'
Mike Rutherford thinks 24/7 road tolls and more congestion charge zones are likely
“Mercedes doesn’t have the greatest record when it comes to long-term relationships”
“Mercedes doesn’t have the greatest record when it comes to long-term relationships”
Steve Fowler is worried about Mercedes' growing influence on Aston Martin
“Motor shows such as Detroit, Geneva, Frankfurt and Paris have had their day”
“Motor shows such as Detroit, Geneva, Frankfurt and Paris have had their day”
Mike Rutherford thinks local motor shows can fill the void left by big international exhibitions
'MINI’s brand focus needs to rub off on BMW, too'
'MINI’s brand focus needs to rub off on BMW, too'
BMW needs to regain its identity and should look to MINI for inspiration, says Steve Fowler
“Drivers have not been asked if they want autonomous cars”
“Drivers have not been asked if they want autonomous cars”
While the British Government seems keen on driverless cars, Mike Rutherford is suspicious about why the public have not been asked if they want them
‘The reveal of the Renault Megane eVision is hugely significant for the brand’
‘The reveal of the Renault Megane eVision is hugely significant for the brand’
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Renault’s new boss Luca de Meo has a tough task ahead, but hit the mark with the new all-electric Renault Megane eVi…
“Those sealed in private cars are far less likely to become Covid-19 victims”
“Those sealed in private cars are far less likely to become Covid-19 victims”
If there’s a more pandemic-beating travel pod than our cars, then Mike Rutherford wants to know what it is
'Welcome to our celebration of the UK’s finest new cars'
'Welcome to our celebration of the UK’s finest new cars'
Despite a tough year for the automotive industry, Steve Fowler thinks there is much to be celebrated at the Auto Express New Car Awards 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
'Dealers will still play a big role in a digital world' 
'Dealers will still play a big role in a digital world'
Steve Fowler thinks dealerships will remain a key factor in the process of selling new and used cars
'Cars and their drivers are being disgracefully discriminated against'
'Cars and their drivers are being disgracefully discriminated against'
With petrol and diesel cars potentially being killed off by 2030, Mike Rutherford thinks the government is unfairly attacking the ICE motorist
"Value for money is more important than ever"
"Value for money is more important than ever"
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks brands like Dacia and MG are reaping the rewards for pricing their cars attractively
“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”
“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”
Chief sub-editor Andy Pringle thinks electric cars are still too expensive compared to combustion-engined equivalents
‘I’d prefer less electric car hype and fewer broken promises’
‘I’d prefer less electric car hype and fewer broken promises’
Mike Rutherford thinks realism is key to sustaining the growth of electric cars
'Make plug-in hybrids work for their eco credentials'
'Make plug-in hybrids work for their eco credentials'
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks a smarter taxation and incentive system would make plug-in hybrid owners drive more efficiently
“Honda can, again, justifiably describe itself as a Ferrari-beater”
“Honda can, again, justifiably describe itself as a Ferrari-beater”
Mike Rutherford thinks Honda is bouncing back thanks to its electric cars and motorsport involvement
“It’s time for Maserati to fulfil its long-held promise”
“It’s time for Maserati to fulfil its long-held promise”
Maserati has had its ups and down over the last few years, but editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks exciting times are ahead for the Italian brand
‘While Grant Shapps advises you to walk, cycle or take public transport, he’s using his own private plane’
‘While Grant Shapps advises you to walk, cycle or take public transport, he’s using his own private plane’
Mike Rutherford thinks UK motorists are being demonised by hypocrites
‘The essence of the S-Class exists across the entire Mercedes range’
‘The essence of the S-Class exists across the entire Mercedes range’
Steve Fowler thinks the importance of the S-Class’ image is key to the success of other Mercedes models
'Car users being robbed of their lanes has led to a squeaky-clean retaliation' 
'Car users being robbed of their lanes has led to a squeaky-clean retaliation'
Mike Rutherford thinks British motorists need to keep fighting to take back pedestrian and bicycle lanes
'Variety is the spice of life in the electric car market – at last'
'Variety is the spice of life in the electric car market – at last'
Deputy Editor John McIlroy thinks there is no longer a lack of choice for electric car buyers
'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
"Sports cars are difficult to justify, but easy to love"
"Sports cars are difficult to justify, but easy to love"
Steve Fowler thinks Nissan's decision to add a new Z sports car to its line-up should be applauded
'Shame on those who exploit the pandemic for their own misguided car-hating beliefs' 
'Shame on those who exploit the pandemic for their own misguided car-hating beliefs'
Mike Rutherford thinks the Covid-19 pandemic is being used as a cover for an attack on the British motorist.
‘A lack of diversity is one of the biggest problems the industry faces’
‘A lack of diversity is one of the biggest problems the industry faces’
With just six women and not one person from a BAME background making it onto our 2020 Brit List, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks more needs to be …