Britain's state of the art models
Britain's state of the art models
The UK might be small but we produce some of the world's best cars, says columnist Mike Rutherford
SEAT insists anything is possible with Samsung
SEAT insists anything is possible with Samsung
One of the most important and symbolic events from Geneva 2015 was the marriage between SEAT and Samsung, says Mike Rutherford
New drug-driving laws are a grotesque, ill-considered mess"
New drug-driving laws are a grotesque, ill-considered mess"
We need separate drug-drive laws for legal and illegal users, says columnist Mike Rutherford
"The UK should be the motor show capital of Europe"
"The UK should be the motor show capital of Europe"
The huge cost of visiting Geneva is pricing it out of the market, says columnist Mike Rutherford
"Germany’s number one when it comes to building the best"
"Germany’s number one when it comes to building the best"
As Mike Rutherford has voted in 2015’s World Car Awards, he thinks the Germans have the market cornered, but Brits aren’t far behind
Taught by the fuzz: the ex-cops who'll teach you to drive
Taught by the fuzz: the ex-cops who'll teach you to drive
Two former police officers are using their skills to teach learners. How different is their driving school?
"Annual driving appraisals should be compulsory"
"Annual driving appraisals should be compulsory"
Mike Rutherford thinks a compulsory driving appraisal every year could be one of the best investments a motorist can make
"Affordable cars shouldn't be underestimated"
"Affordable cars shouldn't be underestimated"
Mike Rutherford gives his run-down of some of the contenders for this year’s World Car Awards
If I was PM... Mike’s Motoring Manifesto
If I was PM... Mike’s Motoring Manifesto
With a general election looming, and the roads and transport set to be key issues, Mike Rutherford spells out changes that need implementing
“Merc, BMW and Audi have had their moments of glory"
“Merc, BMW and Audi have had their moments of glory"
With the arrival of the brand new XE, Jaguar is threatening to play the Germans at their own game, says Mike Rutherford
"I’d choose an old banger over an electric car any day"
"I’d choose an old banger over an electric car any day"
Electric vehicles and charging points just aren’t up to the job, says columnist Mike Rutherford
"Transport is real a day-to-day issue"
"Transport is real a day-to-day issue"
Getting transport policy right is crucial for the upcoming election, says columnist Mike Rutherford
"My New Year’s resolution is to never pay full retail price"
"My New Year’s resolution is to never pay full retail price"
Auto Express columnist Mike Rutherford is looking forward to a pound-pinching 2015
Halfords bids to muscle in on dealer servicing market
Halfords bids to muscle in on dealer servicing market
Halfords Autocentre car servicing network expands and boss claims prices are lower than at dealers
"The car rental revolution has begun"
"The car rental revolution has begun"
Great car rental deals may spell the end for car ownership as we know it but that could still be great news for consumers
Car of the People 2014/2015
Car of the People 2014/2015
Mike names his Car of the People 2014/2015
"For motorists today, hydrogen cars are irrelevant"
"For motorists today, hydrogen cars are irrelevant"
The tech is there, but the energy industry and governments aren't investing enough in hydrogen, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion: manufacturers' EV range claims are unrealistic
Opinion: manufacturers' EV range claims are unrealistic
Mike Rutherford ponders the range and price anxieties of electric cars following a drive in the Kia Soul EV
"Audi's gadgetry is audaciously clever"
"Audi's gadgetry is audaciously clever"
Traffic light recognition tech is incredible but requires co-operation from governments, says Mike Rutherford
Motorists may be fooled into believing car theft is rampant
Motorists may be fooled into believing car theft is rampant
It was only a matter of time before scaremongering about car crime returned, says Mike Rutherford
"Young adults find it impossible to buy a car"
"Young adults find it impossible to buy a car"
Excessively priced insurance is the reason first-time drivers find it so difficult to run a car, says Mike Rutherford
"Car owners are being priced off the road by our 'leaders'"
"Car owners are being priced off the road by our 'leaders'"
Our man wants to remind David Cameron he's broken his 'friend of the motorist' promise he made in 2010
"VW employees are the cleverest in the car business"
"VW employees are the cleverest in the car business"
VW's employees are busier, cleverer and hungrier than we thought, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Sibling-style rivalry between brands is great for consumers
Sibling-style rivalry between brands is great for consumers
Our man thinks healthy rivalry between Peugeot and Citroen helps produce some of the best, most desirable real-world models
"Britain is punching above its weight"
"Britain is punching above its weight"
Britain is impressing in the draft list for the World Car Awards, says Auto Express columnist Mike Rutherford
"None can better the French for real-world fuel consumption"
"None can better the French for real-world fuel consumption"
Auto Express' Mike Rutherford believes the French have unlocked the secret to high real-world fuel economy
"Infiniti is offering something the German brands can’t"
"Infiniti is offering something the German brands can’t"
Infiniti is aiming to top our Driver Power dealership survey rather than beat the Germans - a positive according to Mike Rutherford
Looming 2015 Election forces coalition to address motorists
Looming 2015 Election forces coalition to address motorists
We've had morsels of good news for motorists recently but Mike Rutherford thinks we're just been sweet-talked ahead of the 2015 election
"Car journeys are a bargain next to the train"
"Car journeys are a bargain next to the train"
Rail fares will rise again in 2015 but Mike Rutherford thinks they're already a monumental rip-off compared to car travel
Nissan factory moving from England to Scotland?
Nissan factory moving from England to Scotland?
Scottish business and political leaders urge manufacturer to move north of the border over EU dispute
Hyundai Genesis expected to be sold in UK
Hyundai Genesis expected to be sold in UK
Right-hand drive versions of Hyundai Genesis confirmed, UK launch expected
Volkswagen XL1
Volkswagen XL1
We drive the innovative new 313 mpg Volkswagen XL1 ahead of its arrival in showrooms this year
Kia says “maybe” to the idea of a UK car plant
Kia says “maybe” to the idea of a UK car plant
Kia could follow in the footsteps of Nissan and Honda by building a factory in the UK, Auto Express has learned
Britain's depreciation winners and losers
Britain's depreciation winners and losers
The new Porsche 911 will hold its value best over the next three years