Opinion
'Formula E is the future of motorsport, not Formula 1'

'Formula E is the future of motorsport, not Formula 1'
After watching the Formula E finale, Steve Fowler says that Formula 1 has a lot to learn from the all-electric racing series
‘Vauxhall and Peugeot need to cut electric car prices'

‘Vauxhall and Peugeot need to cut electric car prices'
Mike Rutherford thinks affordability is fast becoming one of the most important words in the modern car-buying vocabulary
Lotus Evija marks a turning point for the brand under Geely

Lotus Evija marks a turning point for the brand under Geely
What does the Evija mean for Lotus? John McIlroy thinks it's important but mainly as a sign of things to come...
'Manufacturers are building cars designed to last'

'Manufacturers are building cars designed to last'
The quality of cars today is so good that customers are keeping them longer which is hurting new car sales, says Mike Rutherford
The French Grand Prix marks the beginning of the end for F1

The French Grand Prix marks the beginning of the end for F1
The French Grand Prix will go down as one of the dullest races ever and has damaged the reputation of Formula 1, says Mike Rutherford
“The UK leads the world on talent in the motor industry”

“The UK leads the world on talent in the motor industry”
It’s been a good news week for the UK and our 2019 Brit List shows that the future looks even brighter, says Steve Fowler
'Filling Ian Callum's designer shoes is a tough job'

'Filling Ian Callum's designer shoes is a tough job'
Replacing the retiring Ian Callum is not an easy task however Jaguar have just the man in Julian Thompson, says Mike Rutherford
The Ford Puma is here, but surely better names are available

The Ford Puma is here, but surely better names are available
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler bemoans Ford's lack of imagination in dusting off the Puma name for its new small SUV
‘Euisun Chung looks set to be most powerful car bloke of the

‘Euisun Chung looks set to be most powerful car bloke of the
Mike Rutherford thinks vice-chairman Euisun Chung holds the key to Hyundai and Kia's future
'PSA is at the forefront of normalising electric cars' 

'PSA is at the forefront of normalising electric cars'
With the new Peugeot 2008, Steve Fowler thinks PSA is leading the way in making electric cars normalised with the general public
‘Are saloons dead? Don’t be daft. They’re very much alive’

‘Are saloons dead? Don’t be daft. They’re very much alive’
Mike Rutherford thinks the archetypal saloon-type car is suffering an identity crisis, but will still be around for decades to come
Car industry is floundering due to a lack of support

Car industry is floundering due to a lack of support
Steve Fowler thinks car bosses rather than politicians would be better suited to dealing with the struggling UK car industry
FCA / Renault merger deal has fallen through

FCA / Renault merger deal has fallen through
The idea of a potential merger between FCA and Renault sounded like a bad idea, so Mike Rutherford is glad the deal has fallen through
‘Car guys never retire, they go on to greater things’

‘Car guys never retire, they go on to greater things’
Ian Callum, Dr Dieter Zetsche and Paul Buckett have left jobs in the car industry, but Steve Fowler thinks they'll leave a lasting legacy
'2018 was the year the UK car industry went backwards'

'2018 was the year the UK car industry went backwards'
2018 was a disastrous year for the UK car industry with it going backwards in too many crucial areas, says Mike Rutherford
'The all-electric Vauxhall Corsa is a landmark car for EVs'

'The all-electric Vauxhall Corsa is a landmark car for EVs'
The new Vauxhall Corsa has gone electric and editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks this could be a game changer for electric cars
'Google can change how cars are sold forever'

'Google can change how cars are sold forever'
Google should lend it's modern retailing expertise to car manufacturers rather than building its own car, says Mike Rutherford
‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’

‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Jaguar Land Rover could benefit from a change of owner
We need a British motor

We need a British motor
A British motor show is needed to help educate and inspire the future generations interested in the car industry, says Mike Rutherford
The UK should follow Norway's lead for an EV future

The UK should follow Norway's lead for an EV future
Norway has embraced the electric car and sales are rising rapidly and the UK should be taking note, says Steve Fowler
'Motorist's freedom is being stripped away'

'Motorist's freedom is being stripped away'
The introduction of speed limiters into new cars is another example of freedom being stripped away, says Mike Rutherford
'Tesla needs to cement its place as THE electric car maker'

'Tesla needs to cement its place as THE electric car maker'
Tesla needs to prove that it is the definitive electric car maker and stay ahead of its mainstream rivals, says John McIlroy
'Are motor shows dead or alive? 

'Are motor shows dead or alive?
No car manufacturer seems to know whether or not the humble motor show is going to thrive to be killed off, says Mike Rutherford
Jaguar WCOTY 2019

Jaguar WCOTY 2019
Jaguar and Ian Callum have both proved that the UK motor industry is not on its knees after all, says Mike Rutherford
‘Genesis is set to succeed where Infiniti has failed’

‘Genesis is set to succeed where Infiniti has failed’
Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis is coming to Europe, and Steve Fowler thinks it will succeed where many others have failed
ULEZ money grabbing scam

ULEZ money grabbing scam
The recently introduced ultra-low emission zone in London is just another money making scheme targeting motorists, says Mike Rutherford
‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’

‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’
With an electric hypercar and a 911 rival on the way, Steve Fowler thinks the future of Lotus looks bright under Geely’s leadership
Hyundai-Kia is becoming a global car superpower

Hyundai-Kia is becoming a global car superpower
Hyundai-Kia have dramatically improved in the last few decades and look set to become one of the motoring giants, says Mike Rutherford
‘Car makers need to work hard to stay relevant’

‘Car makers need to work hard to stay relevant’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks some car companies might not survive if they don’t adapt to the new world of mobility services
'Coventry council is insulting UK's Motor City'

'Coventry council is insulting UK's Motor City'
The proposal of a 'leave your car at home' scheme by Coventry Council is an insult to the UK's Motor City, says Mike Rutherford
‘Hyundai and Kia plan to up their game even further’

‘Hyundai and Kia plan to up their game even further’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Euisun Chung’s leadership is steering Hyundai, Kia and Genesis into an even brighter future
'UK government to create a new car company after Brexit'

'UK government to create a new car company after Brexit'
If Brexit happens then the government should use it to create a UK-run car company, says Mike Rutherford
Volvo is pushing the safety boundaries 

Volvo is pushing the safety boundaries
Despite its pioneering safety history, Volvo is being more ambitious than ever before in its pursuit for safety, says John Mcllory
'The world may never see 100 million new car sales'

'The world may never see 100 million new car sales'
86 million new car sales in 2018 is impressive but the 100 million barrier may be out of reach says Mike Rutherford
Missing manufacturers from Geneva

Missing manufacturers from Geneva
Several manufacturers were missing from this year's Geneva Motor Show, and have all lost out on big sales, says Mike Rutherford
'Car companies that don’t partner up won’t survive'

'Car companies that don’t partner up won’t survive'
Mercedes and BMW are setting a good example of sharing technology and expertise, says Steve Fowler