Opinion
'Vietnam's Vinfast could be even better than Korea's Kia'
'Vietnam's Vinfast could be even better than Korea's Kia'
Mike Rutherford thinks Vinfast could turn Vietnam into one of the top Asian car producing countries
'No single solution to reduce carbon will suit us all'
'No single solution to reduce carbon will suit us all'
Deputy editor John McIlroy praises the variety of solutions that car firms are taking to lower emissions
'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'
'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'
John McIlroy thinks we should celebrate cars like the Toyota Aygo X, while firms can still afford to make them
'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars'
'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars'
Mike Rutherford points out the sometimes costly nature of going green
'ULEZ is expanding and I suspect the Greater London area to be next'
'ULEZ is expanding and I suspect the Greater London area to be next'
Mike Rutherford wonders if there will be further ultra-low emission zone expansions
'A £1,000 fine for anyone illegally protesting on the road seems fair'
'A £1,000 fine for anyone illegally protesting on the road seems fair'
Mike Rutherford has a few suggestions on how to deal with activists who protest on the UK's road network
'The UK just had the greatest transport crisis in living memory'
'The UK just had the greatest transport crisis in living memory'
Mike Rutherford laments the 'disorder, chaos and anarchy' of British roads in September
‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’
‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’
Holding up innocent commuters and emergency service vehicles won’t win anyone’s favour, says Tristan Shale-Hester
'Maybe now’s the time to give up on the car horsepower race'
'Maybe now’s the time to give up on the car horsepower race'
Lighter cars rather than more power is the key to fun driving, says Steve Fowler
'Welcome to my hand-picked Best Cars of the Year Garage'
'Welcome to my hand-picked Best Cars of the Year Garage'
Our chief columnist chooses, then blags, the all-new vehicles that he considers the best of the best (so far) in 2021
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford
'Britain will be the centre of the car world between 19 and 22 August'
'Britain will be the centre of the car world between 19 and 22 August'
Mike Rutherford says the UK is days away from being the first major car-producing country to stage a national motor show this year
'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'
'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'
Motorists are naturally suspicious but Steve Fowler thinks autonomous car tech can help take the stress out of driving
'We need to get our infrastructure ready for an electric-car revolution'
'We need to get our infrastructure ready for an electric-car revolution'
John McIlroy says upgrading the UK's electric car charging network will be key to keeping the country moving come 2030
'Formula E could be on course for victory in its battle with F1'
'Formula E could be on course for victory in its battle with F1'
Mike Rutherford thinks there can only be one winner out of Formula One and Formula E
'Driver Power is a hugely important guide for new car buyers'
'Driver Power is a hugely important guide for new car buyers'
Hugo Griffiths thanks everyone involved in making the Driver Power 2021 survey a valuable tool for new car buyers
"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"
"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"
With the semi-conductor crisis driving up the value of used cars, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it's a good time to part exchange
'Factories are at a standstill because they can’t get the parts to finish cars'
'Factories are at a standstill because they can’t get the parts to finish cars'
Steve Fowler points out the fresh issues facing global car manufacturing
‘Our switch to electric will soon make driving manual cars a lost art'
‘Our switch to electric will soon make driving manual cars a lost art'
Want to drive a manual car? You need to take your test in a manual car. So what happens once all driving-school cars are automatic EVs?
'Joe Biden is now America's most important auto industry dude'
'Joe Biden is now America's most important auto industry dude'
Mike Rutherford thinks Joe Biden deserves praise for his hands-on approach to the American car industry
'Some traditions need to be abandoned, and working 9-5 is one of them'
'Some traditions need to be abandoned, and working 9-5 is one of them'
Britain needs to re-think its approach to commuting, according to Mike Rutherford
'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'
'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'
Mike Rutherford proposes some alternative options to help streamline British imports and exports
'Gordon Murray is my British motor industry person of 2020'
'Gordon Murray is my British motor industry person of 2020'
Mike Rutherford highlights his positive car industry stories of 2020
'Citroen has changed the game and changed the lives of countless consumers'
'Citroen has changed the game and changed the lives of countless consumers'
Mike Rutherford thinks the quirky new Citroen Ami is a true game-changing car
'Power outages do nothing to inspire confidence in would-be EV buyers'
'Power outages do nothing to inspire confidence in would-be EV buyers'
Mike Rutherford thinks the switch to an all-electric UK car market hasn't been thought through
'MINI’s brand focus needs to rub off on BMW, too'
'MINI’s brand focus needs to rub off on BMW, too'
BMW needs to regain its identity and should look to MINI for inspiration, says Steve Fowler
'The Pop-Up Motor Show is a simple idea at precisely the right time'
'The Pop-Up Motor Show is a simple idea at precisely the right time'
Mike Rutherford thinks the new Pop-Up Motor Show can be the perfect way to serve the demands of Britain's car users
'The Land Rover Defender and Aston Martin DBX must be front runners for World Car Design of the Year'
'The Land Rover Defender and Aston Martin DBX must be front runners for World Car Design of the Year'
Mike Rutherford thinks cars from Gerry McGovern and Marek Reichman are favourites to win design award
'VW Group management shake-up could be crucial to the car choice facing UK buyers'
'VW Group management shake-up could be crucial to the car choice facing UK buyers'
Deputy editor John McIlroy points to outgoing Skoda boss as a key reason for the firm's success
"Despite the tragedy of 2020 so far, several intriguing developments emerged in the final week of June"
"Despite the tragedy of 2020 so far, several intriguing developments emerged in the final week of June"
Mike Rutherford recounts some significant stories that may have passed you by in recent weeks
'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…
'Costs may drop, but buyers’ expectations don’t'
'Costs may drop, but buyers’ expectations don’t'
Just because premium brands can offer cheap finance deals, it doesn't mean that they can fob buyers off with poor customer service, says Deputy editor…
“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
‘What better than a thumbs-up from an existing owner?’
‘What better than a thumbs-up from an existing owner?’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler gives his view on our 2020 Driver Power survey, and is especially pleased by Kia's success
'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…
‘It’s Car Care Week, so head outside and show your motor a little love’
‘It’s Car Care Week, so head outside and show your motor a little love’
If you can’t drive your car, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks you should wash it instead. When you're done, send us a pic and we’ll print the best