'JLR ranks as one of the most daring car firms in the world'
'JLR ranks as one of the most daring car firms in the world'
JLR is giving rivals a real lesson in creativity, along with taking care of costly third-party activities, says Mike Rutherford
"It's been left to PSA to build the most fuel-efficient car"
"It's been left to PSA to build the most fuel-efficient car"
After a weekend in the UK's most economical car, Mike Rutherford wonders why other manufacturers can't catch up in the economy race
"Mazda, Suzuki, Ssangyong and Subaru - destined for glory?"
"Mazda, Suzuki, Ssangyong and Subaru - destined for glory?"
Mike Rutherford reflects on some of the manufacturers that don't receive the praise he thinks they deserve
90m cars a year don't go far when the population is 7.4bn
90m cars a year don't go far when the population is 7.4bn
Mike Rutherford thinks that record breaking car production figures simply aren't enough for the growing population
"EU member or not, Britain's car industry is in rude health"
"EU member or not, Britain's car industry is in rude health"
Whether we vote in or out of the EU, Mike Rutherford reckons the car industry has nothing to worry about
"Eye-watering R&D spending really can pay off"
"Eye-watering R&D spending really can pay off"
Mike Rutherford's been looking into manufacturer's research budgets... and it's clear to him who's spending the money well
"For new vehicles, depreciation remains a financial killer"
"For new vehicles, depreciation remains a financial killer"
Trying to buy cars as appreciating assets is doomed to failure, says Mike Rutherford
"It's the DfT's job to know accident stats - but it does
"It's the DfT's job to know accident stats - but it does
Are the roads getting safer or more dangerous? Mike Rutherford wants to know - but the DfT doesn't seem to
"Toyota needs Daihatsu's cleverness in the small car sector"
"Toyota needs Daihatsu's cleverness in the small car sector"
Mike Rutherford thinks Daihatsu's bonkers ideas are what Toyota needs to compete in the booming city car segment
'Genesis needs 'Made in Britain' tag to help premium image'
'Genesis needs 'Made in Britain' tag to help premium image'
In order to truly rival Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce, Hyundai will need that desirable 'Made in Britain' tag, says Mike Rutherford
'JLR's growth is an unprecedented breakthrough for UK PLC'
'JLR's growth is an unprecedented breakthrough for UK PLC'
Global car production and sales have skyrocketed, with Jaguar Land Rover doing particularly well for Britain, says Mike Rutherford
'Every dog has its day - even the Detroit Motor Show'
'Every dog has its day - even the Detroit Motor Show'
American brands like Cadillac and Chevrolet, and even the city's motor show are now irrelevant to UK car buyers, says Mike Rutherford
UK motor industry turns to Europe for top talent
UK motor industry turns to Europe for top talent
Skills gap in UK leads manufacturers to head to continent for skilled engineers, claims SMMT
"I didn't see a single police car during the festive period"
"I didn't see a single police car during the festive period"
It's safe to conclude that only a few hundred traffic patrol cars are 'policing' Britain's 40 million vehicles, says Mike Rutherford
Private firms forced to fund their own traffic cops
Private firms forced to fund their own traffic cops
Police cutbacks mean businesses and residents are directly footing the bill for UK police officers
"Motorists deserve respect in 2016, but they won't get it"
"Motorists deserve respect in 2016, but they won't get it"
2015 ended on a high note, but 2016 won't be easy for motorists, says Mike Rutherford
'SEAT and Spain are going places in the car world in 2016' 
'SEAT and Spain are going places in the car world in 2016'
Mike Rutherford has had a look at the next generation of SEAT cars and thinks the Spanish brand is one to watch in 2016
'We don't have enough roads for 65m people and 40m cars'
'We don't have enough roads for 65m people and 40m cars'
Mike Rutherford says basic sums confirm that there simply isn't enough road space for all the people and cars in this country
"Without access to a car, I felt like a prisoner"
"Without access to a car, I felt like a prisoner"
Our man Mike Rutherford gave up driving for a month and didn't much care for it...
"American cars aren't as desirable as they used to be"
"American cars aren't as desirable as they used to be"
Cars from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler look "too American" to appeal worldwide, says Mike Rutherford
The US can keep its guns but we'll take its motoring ideas
The US can keep its guns but we'll take its motoring ideas
Mike Rutherford would like to bring some aspects of American motoring culture to UK shores but leave others...
"Hyundai and Kia should recruit ex-VW Group bosses"
"Hyundai and Kia should recruit ex-VW Group bosses"
Top-end Genesis models could go up against Bentleys with the right people behind the brand, says Mike Rutherford
Diesels seem to be appropriate for politicians - but not us
Diesels seem to be appropriate for politicians - but not us
Politicians are bullying diesel owners- but they use diesels themselves, says columnist Mike Rutherford
'Buick is dependable in the US - so why can't we buy them?
'Buick is dependable in the US - so why can't we buy them?
US reliability reports say Buick is the most reliable brand across the pond; Mike Rutherford asks why they aren't in the UK...
'Car manufacturers building our houses is a great idea'
'Car manufacturers building our houses is a great idea'
Could car makers diversify into building homes? Mike Rutherford wouldn't bet against it...
"Apologies from Volkswagen mean little at times like this"
"Apologies from Volkswagen mean little at times like this"
Worldwide damage limitation in the wake of the VW scandal won't come cheap, says Mike Rutherford
"We need more car plants to bring hope"
"We need more car plants to bring hope"
More car plants would bring hope and prosperity to more corners of the world, says Mike Rutherford
We need new tests to give real-world mpg figures
We need new tests to give real-world mpg figures
Mike Rutherford calls for the UK to set up its own independent testing agency to give consumers real-world mpg and emissions figures
"Buyers need to be careful of optional extras"
"Buyers need to be careful of optional extras"
Too often new car buyers don’t think about optional extras - and that’s a big mistake, says Mike Rutherford
"The door's left open for makers who've built in Britain"
"The door's left open for makers who've built in Britain"
No other nation would display 50 per cent of its flag when promoting its products, says Mike Rutherford - why is Britain?
"A win, win, win is possible for JLR at World Car Awards"
"A win, win, win is possible for JLR at World Car Awards"
For the first time, Jaguar Land Rover is going for gold at the World Car Awards and the Germans should be worried, says Mike Rutherford
I love SsangYong’s determination to deliver value for money
I love SsangYong’s determination to deliver value for money
Mike Rutherford thinks SsangYong is, in many respects, enjoying great success thanks to the likes of Hyundai and Kia moving upmarket
“The franchised new car garage as we know it is wrong” 
“The franchised new car garage as we know it is wrong”
The customer experience and business models of tired, traditional franchised dealers need a revolution, says Mike Rutherford
Maybe if UK had a Trump-type, MG Rover wouldn't have failed
Maybe if UK had a Trump-type, MG Rover wouldn't have failed
Mike Rutherford can’t get a straight answer on official view on Brit-based car makers building plants overseas and hiring workers there