Opinion
Put Formula One drivers in road cars to show who really is the best
Put Formula One drivers in road cars to show who really is the best
Mike Rutherford thinks F1 needs to provide more entertainment for fans than just 90 minutes of racing each weekend
Manufacturers aren’t selling enough electric cars, and that’s excellent news for buyers
Manufacturers aren’t selling enough electric cars, and that’s excellent news for buyers
Editor Paul Barker explains why serious EV discounts are now starting to appear on the market
The Dacia Hipster concept could be the small EV we need
The Dacia Hipster concept could be the small EV we need
Editor Paul Barker thinks small electric cars like the Dacia Hipster concept could help accelerate the move to EVs.
Politicians don't care about motorists, and digital ID is proof
Politicians don't care about motorists, and digital ID is proof
Mike Rutherford thinks politicians need to start appealing to motorists
The market is swimming with German modern classic bargains! Now's the time to dive in
The market is swimming with German modern classic bargains! Now's the time to dive in
Jordan Katsianis explains why you should bite the brave pill and pick up the German wheels of your dreams
If we don't have more traffic police, driving in Britain is going to get even worse
If we don't have more traffic police, driving in Britain is going to get even worse
Editor Paul Barker shares his concerns about an increasing lack of proper police
BYD, Skoda and Renault are giving premium car brands a run for their money
BYD, Skoda and Renault are giving premium car brands a run for their money
Mike Rutherford thinks traditional premium car brands are beyond the reach of most car buyers, and the competition is now closing the gap
Your car’s Euro NCAP crash safety rating matters much more than you think
Your car’s Euro NCAP crash safety rating matters much more than you think
Auto Express’ news reporter gives his insight into the value of Euro NCAP tests
A full transition to electric cars isn't going to be easy
A full transition to electric cars isn't going to be easy
Editor Paul Barker thinks decisive action is needed to make public electric car charging more affordable.
British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live
British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live
Mike Rutherford is bemused by the fact most British car manufacturers failed to turn up to the 2025 Munich Motor Show
Make sure you test drive the steering wheel when buying a car
Make sure you test drive the steering wheel when buying a car
Auto Express’s senior news reporter reckons you should give plenty of thought to today’s hi-tech steering wheels when you buy your next car
Cheap EVs, with low monthly rates, could energise the car market
Cheap EVs, with low monthly rates, could energise the car market
Editor Paul Barker listens as Stellantis boss Jean-Philippe Imparato as explains that manufacturers want to build cars people want, not what legislati…
The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it
The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it
Mike Rutherford thinks the car is still the best way at avoiding public transport strike action
Forget brand loyalty, it's time for car buyers to step outside their comfort zones
Forget brand loyalty, it's time for car buyers to step outside their comfort zones
Auto Express’s news reporter on why familiarity shouldn’t be your only reason for choosing a particular make or model of car
Trip to France shows how horribly UK drivers are treated
Trip to France shows how horribly UK drivers are treated
Editor Paul Barker’s recent holiday was a surprisingly educational one
Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard
Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard
Mike Rutherford thinks that Britain must set higher manufacturing targets for car factories which build cars in the UK
Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price
Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price
Editor Paul Barker thinks manufacturers are too reliant on post-launch car software updates to fix problems which should have been sorted out beforeha…
European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast
European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Europe’s car makers must double down on restoring affordability
The last thing the car industry needs is in-car subscriptions
The last thing the car industry needs is in-car subscriptions
Consumer reporter Tom Jervis thinks that in-car subscription services simply don’t make sense for car buyers
DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I've broken them
DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I've broken them
Our man reckons he may have unwittingly flouted DVLA regulations when doing up his beloved BMW…
Stop settling for boring SUVs and get a used executive express for less
Stop settling for boring SUVs and get a used executive express for less
Content editor George Armitage thinks buying a used executive car is better value than buying a brand-new SUV for family car duties
New cars are so expensive that paying the asking price makes no sense
New cars are so expensive that paying the asking price makes no sense
Mike Rutherford thinks that car prices are so inflated that it’s clear to see when manufacturers apply discounts
We're past the peak! New cars are growing far too complex, frustrating and expensive
We're past the peak! New cars are growing far too complex, frustrating and expensive
Senior test editor Dean Gibson thinks that modern cars are becoming too complex and frustrating, signalling the end of ‘peak car’
It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount
It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount
Editor Paul Barker is baffled that no cars currently eligible for the Electric Car Grant qualify for the higher amount of £3,750
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…