“It’s bonkers that politicians can get free travel to work when low earners can't”
“It’s bonkers that politicians can get free travel to work when low earners can't”
Mike Rutherford thinks low-earning employees deserve to have their commute subsidised
"London’s congestion, ULEZ and parking charges are pricing drivers off the road"
"London’s congestion, ULEZ and parking charges are pricing drivers off the road"
With a 30 per cent rise in the capital's C-charge zone this week, some motorists could pay over £100 per day, says Mike Rutherford
“I’m delighted by the emergence of a new industry that organises drive-in events”
“I’m delighted by the emergence of a new industry that organises drive-in events”
From live music to picnics, Mike Rutherford is pleased to see events being organised where car occupants are entertained without stepping out of their…
“It’s exactly the right time for car showrooms to reinvent themselves” 
“It’s exactly the right time for car showrooms to reinvent themselves”
Mike Rutherford made dozens of phone calls on the day car showrooms reopened, but got a mixture of positive and negative responses
‘0% finance deals will not be enough to sell cars’
‘0% finance deals will not be enough to sell cars’
With car showrooms reopening, Mike Rutherford thinks dealers now have to be more ambitions and creative to move metal
'Motorists undeservedly fined for lockdown offences will now be very tempted to contest them'
'Motorists undeservedly fined for lockdown offences will now be very tempted to contest them'
Mike Rutherford thinks the government’s defence of Dominic Cummings casts doubt over many of the lockdown fines handed out to motorists.
“The PM and the Government have given you the okay to drive”
“The PM and the Government have given you the okay to drive”
It’s okay to drive to the shops, workplace and locations that are important to you. It’s allowed. Boris, your Leader, says so
“The car beats every other mode of travel in terms of social-distancing capabilities”
“The car beats every other mode of travel in terms of social-distancing capabilities”
Mike Rutherford thinks the safest place for a person to remain socially distant when travelling is inside a locked motor car
Our tribute to the legend that is Sir Stirling Moss
Our tribute to the legend that is Sir Stirling Moss
Mike Rutherford shares his memories of British racing icon and Auto Express columnist
“Many customers don’t like dealing face to face with salesmen on commission”
“Many customers don’t like dealing face to face with salesmen on commission”
Mike Rutherford thinks that familiar, male-dominated car showrooms are not conducive to a warm shopping experience for families
“The time is right for a wider choice of affordable personal mobility”
“The time is right for a wider choice of affordable personal mobility”
Mike Rutherford thinks the motor industry needs to focus on smaller, no-frills vehicles
‘Do you really want to waste 20 hours a week stuck in traffic?’
‘Do you really want to waste 20 hours a week stuck in traffic?’
Sir Stirling Moss was the maestro of axing the commute, and Mike Rutherford thinks we should all consider the amount of time we spend travelling
'Sorry Jeep, but Kia now makes the best all-American SUV'
'Sorry Jeep, but Kia now makes the best all-American SUV'
With Kia winning the World Car of the Year 2020 award with the American-built Telluride, Mike Rutherford believes Kia has beaten Jeep at their own gam…
“UK motor industry – your country and its people need you”
“UK motor industry – your country and its people need you”
Mike Rutherford thinks the motor industry can still do more to help provide life-saving medical kit
'The advice around what we should do before, during and after we drive our cars is less than clear'
'The advice around what we should do before, during and after we drive our cars is less than clear'
Only essential driving during the Coronavirus lockdown is allowed, but what we need to do before, during and after our journey isn't as clear, says Mi…
'The temporary shutdown of car factories could benefit manufacturers and customers'
'The temporary shutdown of car factories could benefit manufacturers and customers'
With car factories around the world closing temporarily, it may give manufacturers the chance to clear out the current backlog of unsold new cars, say…
'Car exhibitions are going through the most dramatic period of change in a generation'
'Car exhibitions are going through the most dramatic period of change in a generation'
With the changing car market, the government's petrol & diesel ban plus the unprecedented Coronavirus, the car exhibition industry is going through a …
'Motor shows won't be killed off, but they must drastically change'
'Motor shows won't be killed off, but they must drastically change'
Mike Rutherford thinks motor shows will still exist in the future, but are likely to become shorter and less expensive to stage
'This is our chance to decide the fate of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars'
'This is our chance to decide the fate of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars'
The public is being called on by the government to offer their views on the proposed ban of new petrol/diesel sales and it is our duty as motorists t…
'Small cars will remain best-sellers for years to come'
'Small cars will remain best-sellers for years to come'
With the ever-changing automotive landscape, Mike Rutherford still believes that the humble small car will have a powerful place in the car market
‘Think of your dash cam as a witness helping your cause’
‘Think of your dash cam as a witness helping your cause’
We should embrace dash cams to help protect law-abiding drivers, argues Mike Rutherford
'Widen HS2 into a multi-vehicle transport corridor with lanes for cars'
'Widen HS2 into a multi-vehicle transport corridor with lanes for cars'
HS2 is going ahead but Mike Rutherford says the £106bn project should include lanes for cars and HGVs
Germany losing car domination
Germany losing car domination
With Audi's unprecedented early exit from World Car of the Year, Mike Rutherford asks is Germany losing its motoring domination
Electric cars need to be cheaper
Electric cars need to be cheaper
Electric cars need a sharp drop in price quickly if they are to overtake ICE cars before the 2035 Government ban, says Mike Rutherford
Don't stop visiting the EU
Don't stop visiting the EU
As Britain exits the European Union, Mike Rutherford believes this shouldn't discourage drivers from travelling to the continent
“JLR desperately needs a range of smaller cars and SUVs”
“JLR desperately needs a range of smaller cars and SUVs”
Could Jaguar Land Rover become the latest brand to join the PSA empire? Mike Rutherford thinks it would be a good idea for both parties
'Small, inexpensive cars rule the road in the UK'
'Small, inexpensive cars rule the road in the UK'
The 2019 new car sales figures have shown that value for money is top priority for new buyers, says Mike Rutherford
The rest of the world is better at handling motoring than us
The rest of the world is better at handling motoring than us
The rest of the world is far greater at dealing with cars and transportation than the UK, says Mike Rutherford
Brexit will help us create the best capital for EVs
Brexit will help us create the best capital for EVs
Britian has the chance to turn into one of the truly great capitals of the world for electric cars, says Mike Rutherford
“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”
“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”
With new car sales on the decline in the UK, Mike Rutherford wonders if manufacturers could be doing more
Local authorities remain addicted to running their on diesel
Local authorities remain addicted to running their on diesel
Mike Rutherford thinks some local councils can class themselves among Britain’s most active hypocrites
None of the political parties deserve our vote
None of the political parties deserve our vote
As the election looms, Mike Rutherford says that none of the major parties deserves our votes based on their unrealistic motoring policies
'LA is the best and most insane car capital of the world' 
'LA is the best and most insane car capital of the world'
The LA Motor Show helped prove that Los Angeles is the epicentre of the automotive world, says Mike Rutherford
The Bristol diesel ban is persecuting innocent drivers
The Bristol diesel ban is persecuting innocent drivers
Innocent motorists are being unfairly picked on as a result of the diesel ban by Bristol City Council, says Mike Rutherford