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It’s essential to keep an open mind about EV vs ICE
Opinion - EV vs ICE

It’s essential to keep an open mind about EV vs ICE

Mike Rutherford believes that it's crucial to separate fact from fiction when it comes to motoring’s biggest debate
Opinion
22 Dec 2024
Unsure about electric cars? Don’t let others make up your mind
Opinion - electric cars

Unsure about electric cars? Don’t let others make up your mind

Darren Wilson explains why you should stick to the facts when it comes to EVs
Opinion
19 Dec 2024
2024 was a roller coaster of surprises, shifts and game-changing moments
Opinion - 2024

2024 was a roller coaster of surprises, shifts and game-changing moments

Paul Barker takes a look back at the past 365 days
Opinion
18 Dec 2024
EV targets risk destroying the UK’s car industry for good
Robert Forrester

EV targets risk destroying the UK’s car industry for good

Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors PLC, says the government has spurned all requests for meetings on the big issues around the ZEV mandate
Opinion
10 Dec 2024
Suicidally, Jaguar is opening the door for Tesla and BYD to pick off the best of its dealerships
Opinion - Jaguar

Suicidally, Jaguar is opening the door for Tesla and BYD to pick off the best of its dealerships

Mike Rutherford thinks it's been a difficult few months for the British car industry
Opinion
8 Dec 2024
What car should you buy? The answer is generally whichever Skoda best suits your needs
Opinion - Skoda Enyaq

What car should you buy? The answer is generally whichever Skoda best suits your needs

Paul Barker explains the perils facing any petrolhead this Xmas. Do your friends and family want advice – or your approval?
Opinion
5 Dec 2024
Great car deals could be coming as manufacturers try to beat ZEV Mandate targets
Opinion - EV

Great car deals could be coming as manufacturers try to beat ZEV Mandate targets

Editor Paul Barker thinks car manufacturers would rather lose money on models that count towards the ZEV Mandate quota than pay the fines
Opinion
4 Dec 2024
I wonder if there are enough buyers for £100k+ luxury Jaguar EVs
Opinion - Jaguar logo

I wonder if there are enough buyers for £100k+ luxury Jaguar EVs

Mike Rutherford gives his view on Jaguar's controversial rebrand
Opinion
1 Dec 2024
A used luxury car can be a bargain, if you’re brave enough
Opinion - used luxury cars

A used luxury car can be a bargain, if you’re brave enough

Content editor George Armitage believes that the used car market is filled with prestige bargains, just as long as you’re careful.
Opinion
28 Nov 2024
Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise
Opinion - Jaguar

Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise

Editor Paul Barker explores the reasons why Jaguar is reinventing itself as a luxury all-electric brand
Opinion
27 Nov 2024
We need more extreme weather mobile phone alerts to save lives on UK roads
Opinion - floods

We need more extreme weather mobile phone alerts to save lives on UK roads

After being caught in the Spanish floods, Mike Rutherford thinks the UK could benefit from regular extreme weather mobile phone alerts
Opinion
24 Nov 2024
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A test drive is vital before making any new or used car purchase
Opinion - test drive

A test drive is vital before making any new or used car purchase

Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks gives his expert advice on how to make the most of a 30-minute test drive in any potential new purchase
Opinion
21 Nov 2024
New cars that plummet in value can make brilliant used buys
Opinion - Vauxhall Corsa-e

New cars that plummet in value can make brilliant used buys

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at our 2024 Used Car Awards
Opinion
20 Nov 2024
A £10k electric car with a 100-mile range would surely be a sales success
Opinion - cheap EV

A £10k electric car with a 100-mile range would surely be a sales success

Mike Rutherford thinks there would be demand for an electric car with a modest 100-mile range if it only cost £10k
Opinion
17 Nov 2024
We can help make the car buying process easier for you
Opinion - easy car buying

We can help make the car buying process easier for you

Executive editor Paul Adam explains why buying a car just became a whole lot easier
Opinion
14 Nov 2024
When is an Audi not an Audi? When it's an AUDI!
Opinion - AUDI

When is an Audi not an Audi? When it's an AUDI!

Editor Paul Barker tries to get his head around why Audi’s joint venture with SAIC has been called AUDI
Opinion
13 Nov 2024
Tesla boss Elon Musk is wrong to think a £25k electric car is pointless
Opinion - Tesla Model 2

Tesla boss Elon Musk is wrong to think a £25k electric car is pointless

Mike Rutherford wonders why it’s just so expensive to buy and run a car in 2024
Opinion
10 Nov 2024
Want a fun and low cost commute? Get a classic car!
Opinion - classic cars

Want a fun and low cost commute? Get a classic car!

Content editor George Armitage believes a classic car can make a fine commuter
Opinion
7 Nov 2024
Will politicians never learn? Subsidised trains are for the few, while unsubsidised cars are for the many
Opinion - Rachel Reeves

Will politicians never learn? Subsidised trains are for the few, while unsubsidised cars are for the many

Mike Rutherford wonders why those in control of the UK continue to punish the motorist
Opinion
3 Nov 2024
The fate of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes could be decided in the design studio
Opinion - car design

The fate of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes could be decided in the design studio

Senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis wonders if the latest major shake up in the car design world is a course correction for legacy brands
Opinion
2 Nov 2024
A fuel duty freeze doesn’t distract from a Budget that ultimately hits motorists’ pockets
Opinion - fuel duty

A fuel duty freeze doesn’t distract from a Budget that ultimately hits motorists’ pockets

While the Budget won’t hit motorists at the pumps, editor Paul Barker thinks there are many other ways car drivers will suffer financially
Opinion
31 Oct 2024
Used sports cars and hot hatches can bring huge fun at bargain prices
Opinion - Toyota GT86

Used sports cars and hot hatches can bring huge fun at bargain prices

Consumer report Tom Jervis gives his expert insight on why you won’t miss out on driving thrills by choosing a car just a little bit older
Opinion
31 Oct 2024
The electric car charging network continues to discriminate against disabled people
Opinion - disabled drivers

The electric car charging network continues to discriminate against disabled people

Consumer editor Chris Rosamond thinks the UK’s charging network is still failing to provide for those who struggle to use it
Opinion
30 Oct 2024
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Renault boss Luca de Meo is the perfect candidate to take over the helm at Stellantis
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Renault boss Luca de Meo is the perfect candidate to take over the helm at Stellantis

Mike Rutherford thinks Luca de Meo could do for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia and Vauxhall what he’s already done with remarkable success…
Opinion
27 Oct 2024
Great car advert wording is the secret to a successful sale
Opinion - car sales

Great car advert wording is the secret to a successful sale

Even if you are “one careful lady owner”, our senior content editor recommends not resorting to meaningless words when you’re putting together a class…
Opinion
24 Oct 2024
Whether it’s petrol, hybrid or an EV, the cars we’re buying are better than ever
Opinion - Alfa

Whether it’s petrol, hybrid or an EV, the cars we’re buying are better than ever

Deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks the current legislations on new cars are forcing manufacturers to produce vehicles that are better than ever
Opinion
23 Oct 2024
Don’t rule out Hyundai selling Kia or Genesis to Toyota
Opinion - Kia

Don’t rule out Hyundai selling Kia or Genesis to Toyota

Mike Rutherford wonders whether Hyundai boss Euisun Chung is thinking of offloading some of its brands
Opinion
20 Oct 2024
Don’t shy away from high mileage used cars
Header image of an odometer from a high mileage car

Don’t shy away from high mileage used cars

Auto Express’s senior news reporter reminds used-car buyers that there’s much more to check on a potential purchase than its mileage
Opinion
17 Oct 2024
Car drivers shouldn’t have to fill the UK’s financial black hole
Opinion - UK roads

Car drivers shouldn’t have to fill the UK’s financial black hole

Editor Paul Barker explains why Auto Express has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget
Opinion
16 Oct 2024
Keeping electric cars within the £20k–£30k price range is key to their future success
Vauxhall Astra Electric - opinion

Keeping electric cars within the £20k–£30k price range is key to their future success

Mike Rutherford thinks competitive pricing is vital if EVs are going to become more popular in the coming years
Opinion
13 Oct 2024
New car warranties are now benefitting used car buyers
Opinion - warranties

New car warranties are now benefitting used car buyers

Auto Express's content editor gives his expert insight on why third-party warranties don't always make the best of sense
Opinion
10 Oct 2024
Honda’s 0 Series electric car strategy is both refreshing and risky
Opinion - Honda 0 Series

Honda’s 0 Series electric car strategy is both refreshing and risky

Without any class-leading stats, senior news reporter Alastair Crooks wonders if build quality, tech and driving dynamics will be enough to make Honda…
Opinion
10 Oct 2024
Charge your EV to 80 per cent and crack on with your journey – it’s cheaper and faster
Opinion - EV charging

Charge your EV to 80 per cent and crack on with your journey – it’s cheaper and faster

Editor Paul Barker doesn't think it makes much sense to keep your electric car plugged in all the way to 100 per cent on a public charging point
Opinion
9 Oct 2024
Cutting-edge Hyundai-Samsung cars will soon be in the UK
Hyundai-Samsung opinion

Cutting-edge Hyundai-Samsung cars will soon be in the UK

Mike Rutherford thinks the new partnership between South Korean giants Hyundai and Samsung is a match made in automotive heaven
Opinion
6 Oct 2024
The VW Polo Harlequin has become a sought-after icon, but not all special editions are winners
Opinion - VW Polo Harlequin

The VW Polo Harlequin has become a sought-after icon, but not all special editions are winners

Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks ponders the hit-or-miss practice of special editions and limited-run cars that brands love to produce
Opinion
3 Oct 2024