‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'
‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'
With the Government proving clueless over diesels, ULEVs and electric cars, we should take a stand, says Mike Rutherford…
‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’
‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’
As Volvo scores two wins at the New Car Awards, it’s ideally placed to take on established premium brands, says Mike Rutherford
“We remain one of the world’s top small countries"
“We remain one of the world’s top small countries"
Despite recent discouraging news around the UK automotive industry, Mike Rutherford finds some positives
‘To free up our roads we should drive less or drive smaller'
‘To free up our roads we should drive less or drive smaller'
With 50 per cent more cars on our roads than in 1997, Mike Rutherford thinks we should all drive smaller models like the Audi A1…
‘JLR moving the Discovery abroad is only half the story'
‘JLR moving the Discovery abroad is only half the story'
Although Land Rover Discovery production is heading to Slovakia, there is good news to be found, says Mike Rutherford
‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’
‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’
From councils to car park operators, Mike Rutherford believes companies too often employ dubious methods
‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’
‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’
With the prospect of political progress in North Korea, Mike Rutherford believes the region can become a car-making giant
‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’
‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’
With buses, taxis and high-speed trains becoming ever more costly, Mike Rutherford believes cars are unrivalled on price
‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’
‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’
Manufacturers around the globe should get more involved with London Motor Show, argues Mike Rutherford
“Ford is now a truck maker first, car maker second”
“Ford is now a truck maker first, car maker second”
Jimmy Hackett, CEO of Ford, has made Ford’s worst move in decades, says Mike Rutherford
‘The motoring industry needs calm, convincing leadership’
‘The motoring industry needs calm, convincing leadership’
With the demonisation of diesel continuing apace, Mike Rutherford ponders who should lead the fightback
‘Yearly savings of thousands are achievable for drivers’
‘Yearly savings of thousands are achievable for drivers’
With the average cost of driving a car hitting £5,795 in 2017, Mike Rutherford offers advice for saving money
'Forget the gloom, state-of-the-art cars will cost a snip'
'Forget the gloom, state-of-the-art cars will cost a snip'
With supply outweighing demand, Mike Rutherford believes list prices for new class-leading cars will be driven down
'How can it be wrong when not-for-profit mums buy diesel'
'How can it be wrong when not-for-profit mums buy diesel'
Mike Rutherford says city cars and vans don't need diesel power - but large saloons, estates and SUVs do
“Britain has taken over as the design capital of the world”
“Britain has taken over as the design capital of the world”
Mike Rutherford thinks Britain, Germany, Japan and Sweden are leaving the rest behind when it comes to car quality and desirability
‘Two stars of New York are the venue itself and its boss’
‘Two stars of New York are the venue itself and its boss’
Mike Rutherford takes a closer look at the Javits Convention Centre, the venue for the 2018 New York Motor Show
‘Car-related retail outlets are being increasingly brutal’
‘Car-related retail outlets are being increasingly brutal’
Car dealers, insurers, forecourts and local authorities are overcharging drivers at every turn, says Mike Rutherford
‘Volvo’s success in the premium league is deeply impressive’
‘Volvo’s success in the premium league is deeply impressive’
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson deserves his 2018 World Car Person of the Year title, says Mike Rutherford
‘Reports of the death of internal combustion are wrong'
‘Reports of the death of internal combustion are wrong'
The idea that petrol and diesel cars are on the verge of being replaced by electric ones is nonsense, writes Mike Rutherford
‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’
‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’
Mike Rutherford wonders if more car buyers should pursue ‘cost price’ car deals at dealerships
‘UK carmakers should be as bold and active as the Americans'
‘UK carmakers should be as bold and active as the Americans'
With optimism in the US automotive sector, Mike Rutherford thinks there’s much the UK can learn from our American cousins
‘Winter weather forecasts haven’t deterred drivers'
‘Winter weather forecasts haven’t deterred drivers'
Snow and sub-zero temperatures this winter haven’t been as bad for drivers as forecast, argues Mike Rutherford
‘Truth is, Samsung and LG Chem are warming up’
‘Truth is, Samsung and LG Chem are warming up’
This week Mike Rutherford talks about the rise of Korean car manufacturers
‘Land Rover did the unthinkable in the WCOTY Final’
‘Land Rover did the unthinkable in the WCOTY Final’
This week, Mike Rutherford talks about the World's manufacturing elites and how that could soon include the British
‘Most British car makers remain in rude health'
‘Most British car makers remain in rude health'
Mike Rutherford celebrates the prosperity of Brit-based car consumers, now that the 2017 EU car sales car have been counted
‘A 4x4s is necessary for sub-zero work'
‘A 4x4s is necessary for sub-zero work'
Drivers should heed winter driving advice and take every possible precaution on the road, argues Mike Rutherford
‘Political parties must reinvent their transport intentions'
‘Political parties must reinvent their transport intentions'
Mike Rutherford takes an alternative look at the transport policies he’d like to see introduced in 2018
‘After 50 years, Gordon Murray is still hungry for success’
‘After 50 years, Gordon Murray is still hungry for success’
Mike Rutherford chats to legendary designer Gordon Murray about his favourite cars, drivers, and much more
'It’s clear that this was the year of Britain'
'It’s clear that this was the year of Britain'
Mike Rutherford mulls over the recent changes to the UK motor industry and thinks that the future looks bright
‘The Chancellor can't predict the future of autonomous cars'
‘The Chancellor can't predict the future of autonomous cars'
Mike Rutherford argues that the Government’s plans for autonomous cars are out of touch with reality
Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express
Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express
Founding member of the Auto Express team, Mike Rutherford, celebrates issue 1,500 with some choice memories...
“Might you soon be driving a Dyson instead of a Dacia?”
“Might you soon be driving a Dyson instead of a Dacia?”
Mike Rutherford looks at how the rise in EV manufactures could change the marques we see on UK roads
"Ford should build EV facilities outside London"
"Ford should build EV facilities outside London"
Mike Rutherford contemplates the future of Ford’s Dagenham factory and the company’s EV push
‘Could it be that a BMW is eventually bettered by a Bosch?'
‘Could it be that a BMW is eventually bettered by a Bosch?'
Dyson instead of Dacia? Apple rather than Audi? Mike Rutherford looks at the rise of non-car firms in the automotive industry