“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
“The war on ownership is being won by politicians”
“The war on ownership is being won by politicians”
Mike Rutherford thinks October was a horrible month for drivers, motor manufacturing and motoring in general
The British Motor Show is back
The British Motor Show is back
The British Motor Show will return next year and it will be a great way to inspire the next generation, says Mike Rutherford
The cost of driving is the biggest concern for motorists
The cost of driving is the biggest concern for motorists
The rising cost of driving in the UK is the biggest concern for motorists, says Mike Rutherford
Rich and poor motorists will be separated by road charging
Rich and poor motorists will be separated by road charging
A two-tier road system would separate the rich and poor motorists forever if we aren't careful, says Mike Rutherford
Too many VW Group models compete with each other
Too many VW Group models compete with each other
Volkswagen Group has five separate brands constantly competing with each other, but only the consumer loses out, says Mike Rutherford
'Jaguar is beating the rest of the world in terms of design'
'Jaguar is beating the rest of the world in terms of design'
Automotive heavyweights are lagging behind Jaguar when it comes to design facilities, says Mike Rutherford
VW is more concerned with the ID.3 than the new Golf
VW is more concerned with the ID.3 than the new Golf
Mike Rutherford is baffled why Volkswagen showcased the new ID.3 at Frankfurt rather than the new Mk8 Golf
Why can't Land Rover be allowed to cash in on its heritage
Why can't Land Rover be allowed to cash in on its heritage
Few cars in history have earned the right to be called legendary and the Defender is rightly one of them, says Mike Rutherford
"The UK is in the motoring premier league"
"The UK is in the motoring premier league"
Judging by the WCOTY winners, the UK is flying high along with big guns Germany and Japan, says Mike Rutherford
World Car of the Year 2020 launches in Frankfurt
World Car of the Year 2020 launches in Frankfurt
The overall 2020 World Car of the Year will be revealed in April, but the jurors have already issued a list of potential winners
Automotive living legends
Automotive living legends
It is key that we try and learn as much as we can from the automotive living legends before it's too late, says Mike Rutherford
Who cares if cars can spy on you?'
Who cares if cars can spy on you?'
We live in an age where everything we own can track us so we shouldn't be surprised that our cars can too, says Mike Rutherford
How will the National Grid cope when EVs are plugged in?
How will the National Grid cope when EVs are plugged in?
After recent National Grid power cuts, Mike Rutherford thinks the UK is a long way away from being able to cope with the EV revolution