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‘Ugly designs and F1 failure are taking their toll on Honda’

‘Ugly designs and F1 failure are taking their toll on Honda’

Honda is a shadow of its former self, but Swindon deserves better, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
3 Mar 2019
The new Polestar 2 could be the start of something good
OPINION Polestar 2

The new Polestar 2 could be the start of something good

Polestar could be about to shake up the way we buy and own cars, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
27 Feb 2019
Jaguar advertising
OPINION-Jaguar

Jaguar advertising

Jaguar's advertising agency needs to be making more of a song and dance about how world-class its cars are, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
24 Feb 2019
‘McLaren is already a great British success story’
Opinion - McLaren

‘McLaren is already a great British success story’

While some British car makers are struggling, Steve Fowler thinks McLaren’s success is nothing short of miraculous
Opinion
20 Feb 2019
Despite everything happening now, the UK car industry is sti
OPINION - Aston Martin Vantage

Despite everything happening now, the UK car industry is sti

Despite all the negativity about the UK car industry, Mike Rutherford thinks it's still better than its American and Japanese counterparts
Opinion
17 Feb 2019
JLR designers and engineers show they can deliver
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JLR designers and engineers show they can deliver

JLR can climb back from the brink if its engineers are given clear direction, says John Mcllroy
Opinion
13 Feb 2019
“Train travel was rubbish a decade ago”
Opinion - Trains

“Train travel was rubbish a decade ago”

Mike Rutherford thinks the colossal rail industry subsidies would be better diverted into roads, cars and motorway service areas
Opinion
9 Feb 2019
As the 19-plate approaches
19-plate opinion header

As the 19-plate approaches

As March approaches, now is the time to buy a new car, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
6 Feb 2019
'The best car ever made doesn't even exist'
OPINION best car

'The best car ever made doesn't even exist'

The best car can't be named or driven as it is a car that simply doesn't exist, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
3 Feb 2019
‘Renault dealers must deliver on the new Clio’s promise’
Opinion - Renault Clio

‘Renault dealers must deliver on the new Clio’s promise’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Renault's dealer network needs to step up for the all-new Renault Clio to be a true success
Opinion
30 Jan 2019
'An alliance between JLR and Hyundai-Kia would get my vote'
Opinion - VW-Ford alliance

'An alliance between JLR and Hyundai-Kia would get my vote'

Mike Rutherford thinks the VW-Ford alliance will be selling to around one third of UK buyers, leaving rival groups and firms unhappy
Opinion
26 Jan 2019
With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous
Opinion - MG

With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous

Although car sales were down in the UK in 2018, Mike Rutherford still thinks there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic
Opinion
20 Jan 2019
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JLR have a challenging future ahead
OPINION Defender

JLR have a challenging future ahead

News of the recent job losses and falling profits at JLR should be the wake-up call the company needs, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
16 Jan 2019
2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars
OPINION 2019

2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars

Time to leave talk of Brexit and Dieselgate in the past and look forward to an exciting 2019, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
13 Jan 2019
‘Our responsibility to new drivers is falling short’
Opinion - new drivers

‘Our responsibility to new drivers is falling short’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks more needs to be done to support drivers who have just passed their test
Opinion
9 Jan 2019
"Kids aren’t learning to drive"
Opinion - driverless pod

"Kids aren’t learning to drive"

The car industry is set to undergo a radical change in the next five years, but Mike Rutherford wonders if that's a good thing...
Opinion
6 Jan 2019
‘New year, same uncertainty, but revolutionary times’
Opinion - VW I.D.

‘New year, same uncertainty, but revolutionary times’

News editor Jonathan Burn thinks 2019 is going to be a groundbreaking year in the car industry
Opinion
3 Jan 2019
“Demand for off-street parking is about to explode”
Opinion - off-road parking

“Demand for off-street parking is about to explode”

As EVs grow in popularity, Mike Rutherford thinks drivers without an off-street space would be wise to search for bays they can buy
Opinion
30 Dec 2018
The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner
OPINION WCOTY

The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner

Could the Suzuki Jimny be the 2019 World Car of the Year? No. Don’t be daft, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
17 Dec 2018
“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”
Opinion - Genesis LA Motor Show

“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”

Some established names were obsessed with being cool in LA, turning their backs on conventional cars. Big mistake, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
9 Dec 2018
VW’s Tesco charge point deal a breakthrough for EVs

VW’s Tesco charge point deal a breakthrough for EVs

Charging points in supermarket carparks is a leap forward for the electric car market, says John McIlroy
Opinion
5 Dec 2018
Misguided protesters hurt regular folk
OPINION Traffic

Misguided protesters hurt regular folk

The law abiding public need to fight against the disruptive pockets of protesters on our roads, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
4 Dec 2018
Exciting time to make a splash in the volatile car
OPINION Range Rover Evoque

Exciting time to make a splash in the volatile car

There has never been a better time to join the ever changing car industry, says John McIlroy
Opinion
28 Nov 2018
‘Motor shows will never die, despite what everyone thinks’
OPINION motor show

‘Motor shows will never die, despite what everyone thinks’

Mike Rutherford thinks motor shows are not dead just yet and are, in fact, even more important in this day and age
Opinion
25 Nov 2018
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Luxury cars can be tempting
OPINION-Audi A1

Luxury cars can be tempting

Many manufacturers have ideas above their station but there is nothing wrong with good old-fashioned values, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
21 Nov 2018
'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'

'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'

With HS2 costs spiralling, Mike Rutherford asks if money should be put into roads instead
Opinion
18 Nov 2018
We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman
Opinion - Lewis Hamilton

We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman

After winning a fifth Formula One world title, Mike Rutherford thinks Lewis Hamilton is not getting the praise he deserves
Opinion
10 Nov 2018
Hybrid-only Corolla shows the market is shifting
Opinion - Toyota Corolla

Hybrid-only Corolla shows the market is shifting

Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks more and more people in the UK are now willing to give electrified vehicles a try
Opinion
7 Nov 2018
‘The comedians running the UKs transport network repeatedly
Opinion - M11

‘The comedians running the UKs transport network repeatedly

Mike Rutherford thinks the people best-qualified to deal with transport problems are the folk who drive on our roads daily
Opinion
4 Nov 2018
‘Britain’s luxury and sports car brands are thriving’
Opinion - Steve Fowler

‘Britain’s luxury and sports car brands are thriving’

Steve Fowler thinks Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren and Aston Martin are leading the way in the luxury and high performance sectors
Opinion
31 Oct 2018
Land Rover designer is into buildings and cars
Gerry McGovern opinion backchat

Land Rover designer is into buildings and cars

Gerry McGovern is deliberately provocative when designing Land Rovers, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
26 Oct 2018
'The time is right for us to start DrivingElectric'

'The time is right for us to start DrivingElectric'

A change in mindset is all that’s needed to start reaping the benefits of electric car ownership, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
24 Oct 2018
UK political parties are ignoring 50 million motorists
Opinion - parliament

UK political parties are ignoring 50 million motorists

Recent party political broadcasts have hardly mentioned Britain's 50 million motorists, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
23 Oct 2018
EV grant cut
OPINION EV_Grant_Slash

EV grant cut

The slashing of the EV and PHEV grant will have consequences for the electric car market, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
18 Oct 2018
"Peugeot is delivering the goods with confidence"

"Peugeot is delivering the goods with confidence"

Peugeot has been making electric vehicles for decades without an ounce of cockiness, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
14 Oct 2018
'Brexit frustration is changing bosses' tone'
OPINION - Carlos Tavares

'Brexit frustration is changing bosses' tone'

The uncertainty over Brexit is causing concern for car manufacturers, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
10 Oct 2018
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