“Car factory staff in the UK shouldn’t price themselves out"
“Car factory staff in the UK shouldn’t price themselves out"
Mike Rutherford praises those working on the UK car production line, but also has a warning for them
'Sadiq Khan wants to scrap diesels that he put on the road'
'Sadiq Khan wants to scrap diesels that he put on the road'
Mike Rutherford looks at the bleak future for diesel cars on the UK's roads
‘The price VW will pay for its mess is immeasurable’
‘The price VW will pay for its mess is immeasurable’
Mike Rutherford looks at how the VW Group is performing as the emissions scandal rumbles on
With intentionally low production, Ferrari needn’t try hard
With intentionally low production, Ferrari needn’t try hard
Mike Rutherford looks at Ferrari's future plans as the manufacturer celebrates its 70th birthday this year
'Is internet shopping the future for car buyers?'
'Is internet shopping the future for car buyers?'
Asda experimented with selling cars in the 1980s - but could the internet shopping era herald a return of supermarkets becoming car dealers?
"Lack of recharging infrastructure is holding back EVs"
"Lack of recharging infrastructure is holding back EVs"
Mike Rutherford finds EVs reliable, fun, and satisfying to drive - so why aren't people flocking to buy them?
"Trump is keen to preserve vehicle production in the US"
"Trump is keen to preserve vehicle production in the US"
Donald Trump has been very outspoken about the US car industry - but what does it mean for manufacturers in America?
'Buyers have demanded more cars ‘made in Britain''
'Buyers have demanded more cars ‘made in Britain''
Mike Rutherford is proud to be British after looking at the official car sales figures from 2016
'Commuters need reminding that cars are strike-free'
'Commuters need reminding that cars are strike-free'
Strikes involving rail conductors, postal workers and Argos staff brewed a season of badwill, but Mike Rutherford has a suggestion
Crazy Jaguar 1+1 hints at brand’s EV future
Crazy Jaguar 1+1 hints at brand’s EV future
Exclusive images of slimline premium Jaguar 1+1 electric car for crowded cities, which could arrive in the 2020s
'Fat discounts on new cars are obligatory'
'Fat discounts on new cars are obligatory'
You, the consumer, owe it to yourself and your family not to pay full list price on a new car, says Mike Rutherford
'Thought of having your say on motoring crimes? Now you can'
'Thought of having your say on motoring crimes? Now you can'
The Ministry of Justice has asked for your views on motoring offences; Mike Rutherford is urging you to do so right here
'The UK's car retail trade lags behind other sectors'
'The UK's car retail trade lags behind other sectors'
Britain's car sales sector in the automotive industry is way behind the likes of the US, says Mike Rutherford
'Philip Hammond's £1.3bn road fund buys us next to nothing'
'Philip Hammond's £1.3bn road fund buys us next to nothing'
The Chancellor's 2016 Autumn Statement promised little for motorists, but delivered even less, says Mike Rutherford
"Is increasingly insular America losing its touch?"
"Is increasingly insular America losing its touch?"
Are mainstream American cars ready to go global? Fat chance, says Mike Rutherford
“The BBC suggested cars are a major source of air pollution”
“The BBC suggested cars are a major source of air pollution”
Mike Rutherford thinks the car is getting a bad reputation when it comes to air pollution
'Exactly how lucrative are car buyers to manufacturers?'
'Exactly how lucrative are car buyers to manufacturers?'
Mike Rutherford digs through the profit reports to see who gets the most from punters, and the results are "boringly reliable"
“Congestion could cost the UK £307bn"
“Congestion could cost the UK £307bn"
Mike Rutherford looks at the UK's growing congestion problems, and he thinks he has the solution
"Britain is unproductive? I don't believe it for a second"
"Britain is unproductive? I don't believe it for a second"
The Office for National Statistics suggests that British workers aren't as productive as others. Mike Rutherford thinks that's rubbish
"The WCA shortlist shows that Germany and Japan still rule"
"The WCA shortlist shows that Germany and Japan still rule"
Mike Rutherford has been scrutinising the shortlist for the 2017 World Car Awards - and it's clear to him who the real global players are
"McLaren is a hungry minnow; Apple is a bloated whale"
"McLaren is a hungry minnow; Apple is a bloated whale"
Mike Rutherford's not happy about losing the headphone jack from the iPhone, but he's even less impressed by rumours of a McLaren takeover
"Is it worth buying a used luxury, performance or supercar?"
"Is it worth buying a used luxury, performance or supercar?"
Prices for used cars in the classifieds can be tempting. But it could also be a financial time-bomb, as Mike Rutherford's been investigating
“The drive to the Paris Motor Show is a relaxed stroll”
“The drive to the Paris Motor Show is a relaxed stroll”
Mike Rutherford wonders why more Brits are not crossing the Channel to visit the 2016 Paris Motor Show
"The dashboard camera is moving in as a sort of squatter"
"The dashboard camera is moving in as a sort of squatter"
Mike Rutherford laments the loss of non-essential tech as standard and looks at the growing demand for dash cams
"Affordable mobility is what's needed in Africa and Asia"
"Affordable mobility is what's needed in Africa and Asia"
The GVT OX is an affordable, easy-to-build and rugged vehicle for developing countries - and Mike Rutherford's pretty excited about it
Flat-pack truck to bring mobility to developing nations
Flat-pack truck to bring mobility to developing nations
Meet the OX, a rugged multi-purpose vehicle its creators hope will bring transport to millions
'The plan now for Lotus is profit'
'The plan now for Lotus is profit'
Mike Rutherford sits down with Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Lotus, to talk about the brand's future
"What's the average age of our cars?"
"What's the average age of our cars?"
Armed with data from the SMMT and CAP, Mike Rutherford's been looking into our car-buying habits
"High revenues don't always translate into profits"
"High revenues don't always translate into profits"
Mike Rutherford's been examining the books of some of the world's largest car companies - and the figures make for staggering reading
"We're rearranging what Kia is for buyers in Europe"
"We're rearranging what Kia is for buyers in Europe"
Mike Rutherford chats with Albert Biermann, the man behind some legendary BMW M cars - who's now turning his talents to Kias product range
"Without investment, transport systems could crash and burn"
"Without investment, transport systems could crash and burn"
Mike Rutherford has had a hellish week's journey, and he knows exactly where to point the blame
"Louise Ellman is the great ally drivers have in Parliament"
"Louise Ellman is the great ally drivers have in Parliament"
Fed up of dealing with the DfT, Mike Rutherford's been in touch with Louise Ellman, Chair of the Transport Select Committee
"Gerry McGovern - the man behind the best cars on earth"
"Gerry McGovern - the man behind the best cars on earth"
Mike Rutherford's been talking to Gerry McGovern, design director at Land Rover, about the future of the brand
"The motor industry has destroyed bigger men than Elon Musk"
"The motor industry has destroyed bigger men than Elon Musk"
Despite the hype surrounding Tesla, Mike Rutherford wonders if the American electric car manufacturer's bubble is about to burst