Opinion
‘There’s more to great design than just a sexy shape’
‘There’s more to great design than just a sexy shape’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks we're entering a golden age of car design
‘Do you really want to waste 20 hours a week stuck in traffic?’
‘Do you really want to waste 20 hours a week stuck in traffic?’
Sir Stirling Moss was the maestro of axing the commute, and Mike Rutherford thinks we should all consider the amount of time we spend travelling
“Plug-in hybrids do much more than just avoid tax”
“Plug-in hybrids do much more than just avoid tax”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks plug-in hybrids are a good thing – as they are used in the right way
'Motor shows won't be killed off, but they must drastically change'
'Motor shows won't be killed off, but they must drastically change'
Mike Rutherford thinks motor shows will still exist in the future, but are likely to become shorter and less expensive to stage
'This is our chance to decide the fate of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars'
'This is our chance to decide the fate of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars'
The public is being called on by the government to offer their views on the proposed ban of new petrol/diesel sales and it is our duty as motorists t…
'The car business is at its best when facing a challenge'
'The car business is at its best when facing a challenge'
The last-minute cancelling of the Geneva Motor Show has shown that the car industry works well in the face of a challenge, says editor-in-chief Steve …
'Small cars will remain best-sellers for years to come'
'Small cars will remain best-sellers for years to come'
With the ever-changing automotive landscape, Mike Rutherford still believes that the humble small car will have a powerful place in the car market
‘Think of your dash cam as a witness helping your cause’
‘Think of your dash cam as a witness helping your cause’
We should embrace dash cams to help protect law-abiding drivers, argues Mike Rutherford
'Widen HS2 into a multi-vehicle transport corridor with lanes for cars'
'Widen HS2 into a multi-vehicle transport corridor with lanes for cars'
HS2 is going ahead but Mike Rutherford says the £106bn project should include lanes for cars and HGVs
'Polestar: the first of many new brands coming soon'
'Polestar: the first of many new brands coming soon'
Polestar is just one of the new electric-only brands set to change the automotive landscape, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Germany losing car domination
Germany losing car domination
With Audi's unprecedented early exit from World Car of the Year, Mike Rutherford asks is Germany losing its motoring domination
'How can we hit 2035 targets with no EV incentives'
'How can we hit 2035 targets with no EV incentives'
With the upcoming 2035 petrol/diesel/hybrid ban, consumer editor Hugo Griffiths thinks it’s crazy that the EV grant could be scrapped
Electric cars need to be cheaper
Electric cars need to be cheaper
Electric cars need a sharp drop in price quickly if they are to overtake ICE cars before the 2035 Government ban, says Mike Rutherford
'The JLR management merry-go-round is up and running'
'The JLR management merry-go-round is up and running'
With JLR CEO Sir Ralph Speth retiring, Steve Fowler looks at who in the automotive industry looks set to replace him
Don't stop visiting the EU
Don't stop visiting the EU
As Britain exits the European Union, Mike Rutherford believes this shouldn't discourage drivers from travelling to the continent
"New Leon marks a solid start for SEAT's future"
"New Leon marks a solid start for SEAT's future"
The new fourth-generation SEAT Leon hatchback marks a solid start for SEAT going forward, believes John McIIroy
“JLR desperately needs a range of smaller cars and SUVs”
“JLR desperately needs a range of smaller cars and SUVs”
Could Jaguar Land Rover become the latest brand to join the PSA empire? Mike Rutherford thinks it would be a good idea for both parties
'Makers need to raise their game on EV charging'
'Makers need to raise their game on EV charging'
Both the government and car makers need to improve the UK's charging network, says Steve Fowler
'Small, inexpensive cars rule the road in the UK'
'Small, inexpensive cars rule the road in the UK'
The 2019 new car sales figures have shown that value for money is top priority for new buyers, says Mike Rutherford
'Self-driving cars are on the back burner – for now'
'Self-driving cars are on the back burner – for now'
Driverless cars were hotly tipped to be the future of motoring but now John Mcllroy believes they have been put on the back burner
The rest of the world is better at handling motoring than us
The rest of the world is better at handling motoring than us
The rest of the world is far greater at dealing with cars and transportation than the UK, says Mike Rutherford
'This is your chance to shape the cars of the 2020s'
'This is your chance to shape the cars of the 2020s'
Our Driver Power survey is your best opportunity to shape the new cars of the next decade, says Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Brexit will help us create the best capital for EVs
Brexit will help us create the best capital for EVs
Britian has the chance to turn into one of the truly great capitals of the world for electric cars, says Mike Rutherford
‘This could be your last chance to buy the car you want’
‘This could be your last chance to buy the car you want’
Thanks to manufacturers registering cars like crazy at the end of 2019, now could be the perfect time to buy a new car
“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”
“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”
With new car sales on the decline in the UK, Mike Rutherford wonders if manufacturers could be doing more
“Toyota brings motorsport back to the showroom”
“Toyota brings motorsport back to the showroom”
With a lack of baby hot hatchbacks on the market, deputy editor John McIlroy can't wait for the Toyota GR Yaris to arrive
Local authorities remain addicted to running their on diesel
Local authorities remain addicted to running their on diesel
Mike Rutherford thinks some local councils can class themselves among Britain’s most active hypocrites
“Here’s to a new decade of enormous change”
“Here’s to a new decade of enormous change”
The automotive world has changed massively over the last 10 years, but editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the future is exciting
None of the political parties deserve our vote
None of the political parties deserve our vote
As the election looms, Mike Rutherford says that none of the major parties deserves our votes based on their unrealistic motoring policies
'Jaguar in good shape for a transformative 2020'
'Jaguar in good shape for a transformative 2020'
2020 is set to transform Jaguar's future forever and the new Jaguar F-Type is leading the charge, says Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
'LA is the best and most insane car capital of the world' 
'LA is the best and most insane car capital of the world'
The LA Motor Show helped prove that Los Angeles is the epicentre of the automotive world, says Mike Rutherford
The car industry is unpredictable
The car industry is unpredictable
The car industry is proving to be completely unpredictable and utter bonkers and there are no signs of it calming down, says John Mcllroy
'2020 is set to be the year of the EV... and the diesel?'
'2020 is set to be the year of the EV... and the diesel?'
As diesel continues to get a bad press, some bigwigs in the industry think a comeback is one the cards, says Steve Fowler
The Bristol diesel ban is persecuting innocent drivers
The Bristol diesel ban is persecuting innocent drivers
Innocent motorists are being unfairly picked on as a result of the diesel ban by Bristol City Council, says Mike Rutherford
'Hold your nerve for incredible new-car deals this year'
'Hold your nerve for incredible new-car deals this year'
Being brave and holding your nerve can lead to some great new-car deals, says Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
“The war on ownership is being won by politicians”
“The war on ownership is being won by politicians”
Mike Rutherford thinks October was a horrible month for drivers, motor manufacturing and motoring in general