Opinion
Choosing the right car tyre could help prevent an accident
Choosing the right car tyre could help prevent an accident
Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at the results from our 2025 summer tyre test
The British Motor Show takes place this weekend and is fantastic value for money
The British Motor Show takes place this weekend and is fantastic value for money
Mike Rutherford thinks it's hard to find better value for money than the £70 it will cost a family of four to go to the 2025 British Motor Show
Why not getting car finance compensation could be a blessing in disguise
Why not getting car finance compensation could be a blessing in disguise
Consumer reporter Tom Jervis thinks that the long-term repercussions of mass payouts could greatly outweigh the benefits of any potential finance scan…
Nobody else is able to build and sell cars quite like Dacia’s Denis Le Vot
Nobody else is able to build and sell cars quite like Dacia’s Denis Le Vot
Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia boss Denis Le Vot richly deserves his place in The Motoring Hall of Fame
Hatchbacks are cool again! Young drivers see SUVs as cars for old people
Hatchbacks are cool again! Young drivers see SUVs as cars for old people
SUVs dominate the car market, but editor Paul Barker thinks young people are increasingly turning their attention towards hatchbacks
England is becoming an increasingly hostile car nation
England is becoming an increasingly hostile car nation
Mike Rutherford wonders why the Government is being needlessly hostile towards motorists
Buyers would rather have a cheap car than a safe car
Buyers would rather have a cheap car than a safe car
Steve Walker gives his expert insight on why safety doesn’t sell, but you’re paying for it regardless
Cheap electric cars are more appealing than ever
Cheap electric cars are more appealing than ever
Editor Paul Barker explains how a recent Auto Express test revealed just how much value for money there is to be found in a low-cost EV
EV grants: Call me crazy, but I reckon the government’s got a plan…
EV grants: Call me crazy, but I reckon the government’s got a plan…
Deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks there might be some underhand tactics at play with the government's recent announcement to incentivise EV sales
High new car prices mean used cars are being kept for longer
High new car prices mean used cars are being kept for longer
Mike Rutherford thinks the average £44k cost of a new car is putting people off replacing their motors
If electric car buyers thought they were confused, they ain’t seen nothing yet
If electric car buyers thought they were confused, they ain’t seen nothing yet
Confusion and uncertainty haven't helped the UK electric car market and little is likely to change, but it’s a great time to buy and Auto Express is h…
The summer sunshine can be a big help when buying a used car
The summer sunshine can be a big help when buying a used car
Shane Wilkinson explains why a dry and sunny day can be particularly useful when inspecting a potential buy
The Electric Car Grant has shot the UK car industry in the foot
The Electric Car Grant has shot the UK car industry in the foot
Editor Paul Barker thinks the UK Governments new Electric Car Grant announcement has backfired as it was poorly communicated, lacked clarity could cau…
Chinese cars will take over as Britain’s best sellers
Chinese cars will take over as Britain’s best sellers
With a dramatic rise in sales, Mike Rutherford thinks it’s only a matter of time before Chinese cars outsell all other countries in the UK
Finding the best car finance deals is far more difficult than it should be
Finding the best car finance deals is far more difficult than it should be
Auto Express’s editor reckons it’s high time we had a simple method to compare car finance deals like for like, to make the buying process much easier
All electric car drivers should start using Tesla Superchargers
All electric car drivers should start using Tesla Superchargers
With more than half of Tesla's Superchargers open to any EV, editor Paul Barker wonders why more drivers are not making use of them
It’s crazy that a new Dacia Spring EV can now be yours for just £10k
It’s crazy that a new Dacia Spring EV can now be yours for just £10k
Mike Rutherford thinks the Dacia Spring is the electric car bargain of the year
Bose, Bowers & Wilkins or Burmester? A great car audio system is worth paying for
Bose, Bowers & Wilkins or Burmester? A great car audio system is worth paying for
Jordan Katsianis considers why manufacturers turn to high-end specialists to make great-sounding bespoke audio systems for their cars
Events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed could only ever work in the UK
Events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed could only ever work in the UK
Editor Paul Barker thinks the Goodwood Festival Speed is just one of the things that helps make the UK’s automotive scene one of the most vibrant on t…
Buying a left-hand drive car in the UK? It's not as silly as it sounds
Buying a left-hand drive car in the UK? It's not as silly as it sounds
Alastair Crooks gives his expert insight on what to do if you’re considering buying a left-hand-drive car in the UK
Our New Car Awards winners prove many great models are now more affordable than ever
Our New Car Awards winners prove many great models are now more affordable than ever
With many of our award winners costing less than £36k, Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would consider more expensive rivals that just aren’t as go…
The Skoda Elroq is a great all-round EV and a worthy Car of the Year winner 
The Skoda Elroq is a great all-round EV and a worthy Car of the Year winner
Editor Paul Barker thinks the winners of our 2025 New Car Awards highlight the strength in depth across the car industry
Electric car appeal is at its lowest since 2019
Electric car appeal is at its lowest since 2019
From poor electric car sales to crashes in F1, Mike Rutherford thinks its been a crazy few weeks in the automotive world
Your dream car colour could actually be a financial nightmare
Your dream car colour could actually be a financial nightmare
Paul Barker ponders the price of paint, and how mica and metallic mark-ups are leaving car buyers in the shade over the true cost
The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again
The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again
Andy Palmer, former Nissan COO, explains why Nissan's latest EV is a crucial one
The European car industry needs a great leader to combat the threat from China
The European car industry needs a great leader to combat the threat from China
Following the departure of Luca de Meo from Renault, editor Paul Barker thinks the European car industry needs a bold new figurehead
Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs
Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs
Mike Rutherford thinks the negatives outweigh the positives when it comes to autonomous cars
Prepare to be ruthless when buying a new car
Prepare to be ruthless when buying a new car
Shane Wilkinson explains why you mustn’t be afraid to say no to a salesperson when buying your next new or used car
If you want safer roads, learn to drive better
If you want safer roads, learn to drive better
Editor Paul Barker thinks people should treat driving a car as a skill as opposed to an activity
The UK is now building fewer cars than in the 1950s and that's inexplicable to me
The UK is now building fewer cars than in the 1950s and that's inexplicable to me
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK’s car building industry needs a major overhaul
Buying the right car can work wonders for your mental health
Buying the right car can work wonders for your mental health
Paul Adam explains the role the car can play in helping to give you the ‘me time’ to maintain your wellbeing
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Editor Paul Barker thinks the 2025 Driver Power survey reveals what manufacturers really need to work on, and touchscreens is top of the list
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
A new Citroen 2CV could be inbound, but would this be a French fancy or a financial flop?
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
In light of an apparent ‘new dawn for our railways', Mike Rutherford isn’t feeling too optimistic about this particular mode of transport
The power from thousands of UK car drivers is now in your hands
The power from thousands of UK car drivers is now in your hands
Darren Wilson explains why we value your insight into car ownership – and how you can share your opinions with us right now