Ford was the biggest car company in the world but it's hit hard times, and isn't alone
Ford was the biggest car company in the world but it's hit hard times, and isn't alone
Mike Rutherford wonders why many renowned car companies are committing ruinous motor industry misdemeanours
Electric cars are more expensive to buy and insure, and will depreciate faster
Electric cars are more expensive to buy and insure, and will depreciate faster
Mike Rutherford is not surprised to see the electric car market slowing down in the UK
The Chinese are the UK car industry's best hope for revival
The Chinese are the UK car industry's best hope for revival
Mike Rutherford thinks Chery's deal with JLR to build cars in the UK is a shot in the arm for the industry
Donald Trump has done a lot for the car industry, but the UK isn’t cashing in
Donald Trump has done a lot for the car industry, but the UK isn’t cashing in
Mike Rutherford argues that, like him or loathe him, Donald Trump has done a lot for the US car industry
Where are the TV car shows? The BBC is no longer a friend of the motorist
Where are the TV car shows? The BBC is no longer a friend of the motorist
Mike Rutherford wonders why the BBC has stopped producing motoring content when there's clearly still a demand for it
Vauxhall sales are up because it’s not greedy, unlike some of its rivals 
Vauxhall sales are up because it’s not greedy, unlike some of its rivals
Mike Rutherford takes a closer look at the UK new car sales figures from 2025
The new petrol and diesel car ban is nothing more than state-sponsored bullying
The new petrol and diesel car ban is nothing more than state-sponsored bullying
Mike Rutherford thinks the Government should allow motorists to buy new petrol and diesel cars well into the 2030s
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
Manufacturers like BYD, Jaecoo and Renault are building affordable cars people actually want to buy, and it’s backed up by sales data
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Mike Rutherford explains why Britain should follow in the EU’s footsteps
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme
Ford would sell more cars if it hadn’t murdered the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo
Ford would sell more cars if it hadn’t murdered the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo
Having killed off the Fiesta and Mondeo, Mike Rutherford is struggling to understand why Ford has now done the same thing to the Focus
It might be time for Abarth and DS to give up on the UK
It might be time for Abarth and DS to give up on the UK
Mike Rutherford takes a closer look at which dealer networks are despondent with the manufacturers they represent
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
Volkswagen has taken over at the top of the UK sales chart, and Mike Rutherford is pleased to see the brand trying new things in an attempt to stay th…
China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
After a recent visit to North East Asia, Mike Rutherford thinks the rest of the car world has a lot of catching up to do
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
Mike Rutherford takes a look at the New Car World Championships, where the Renault 4 took top honours
New cars are so expensive that leasing looks more and more irresistible
New cars are so expensive that leasing looks more and more irresistible
Mike Rutherford thinks leasing is the answer for those looking for a new car on a budget
High prices from Audi, BMW, Mercedes and others have opened the door to Chinese brands
High prices from Audi, BMW, Mercedes and others have opened the door to Chinese brands
China has become the third best-selling car-producing country in the UK, and Mike Rutherford thinks it’s only a matter of time before it passes Japan …
Put Formula One drivers in road cars to show who really is the best
Put Formula One drivers in road cars to show who really is the best
Mike Rutherford thinks F1 needs to provide more entertainment for fans than just 90 minutes of racing each weekend
Politicians don't care about motorists, and digital ID is proof
Politicians don't care about motorists, and digital ID is proof
Mike Rutherford thinks politicians need to start appealing to motorists
BYD, Skoda and Renault are giving premium car brands a run for their money
BYD, Skoda and Renault are giving premium car brands a run for their money
Mike Rutherford thinks traditional premium car brands are beyond the reach of most car buyers, and the competition is now closing the gap
British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live
British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live
Mike Rutherford is bemused by the fact most British car manufacturers failed to turn up to the 2025 Munich Motor Show
The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it
The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it
Mike Rutherford thinks the car is still the best way at avoiding public transport strike action
Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard
Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard
Mike Rutherford thinks that Britain must set higher manufacturing targets for car factories which build cars in the UK
New cars are so expensive that paying the asking price makes no sense
New cars are so expensive that paying the asking price makes no sense
Mike Rutherford thinks that car prices are so inflated that it’s clear to see when manufacturers apply discounts
The British Motor Show takes place this weekend and is fantastic value for money
The British Motor Show takes place this weekend and is fantastic value for money
Mike Rutherford thinks it's hard to find better value for money than the £70 it will cost a family of four to go to the 2025 British Motor Show
Nobody else is able to build and sell cars quite like Dacia’s Denis Le Vot
Nobody else is able to build and sell cars quite like Dacia’s Denis Le Vot
Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia boss Denis Le Vot richly deserves his place in The Motoring Hall of Fame
England is becoming an increasingly hostile car nation
England is becoming an increasingly hostile car nation
Mike Rutherford wonders why the Government is being needlessly hostile towards motorists
High new car prices mean used cars are being kept for longer
High new car prices mean used cars are being kept for longer
Mike Rutherford thinks the average £44k cost of a new car is putting people off replacing their motors
Chinese cars will take over as Britain’s best sellers
Chinese cars will take over as Britain’s best sellers
With a dramatic rise in sales, Mike Rutherford thinks it’s only a matter of time before Chinese cars outsell all other countries in the UK
It’s crazy that a new Dacia Spring EV can now be yours for just £10k
It’s crazy that a new Dacia Spring EV can now be yours for just £10k
Mike Rutherford thinks the Dacia Spring is the electric car bargain of the year
Our New Car Awards winners prove many great models are now more affordable than ever
Our New Car Awards winners prove many great models are now more affordable than ever
With many of our award winners costing less than £36k, Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would consider more expensive rivals that just aren’t as go…
Electric car appeal is at its lowest since 2019
Electric car appeal is at its lowest since 2019
From poor electric car sales to crashes in F1, Mike Rutherford thinks its been a crazy few weeks in the automotive world
Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs
Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs
Mike Rutherford thinks the negatives outweigh the positives when it comes to autonomous cars
The UK is now building fewer cars than in the 1950s and that's inexplicable to me
The UK is now building fewer cars than in the 1950s and that's inexplicable to me
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK’s car building industry needs a major overhaul
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
In light of an apparent ‘new dawn for our railways', Mike Rutherford isn’t feeling too optimistic about this particular mode of transport