Opinion
If used car buyers weren’t so boring, we could all have more colourful cars
If used car buyers weren’t so boring, we could all have more colourful cars
The UK’s used car buyers should snap out of their grey stupor and choose more exciting car colours, for the greater good
Renault is making big changes to combat the threat from Chinese electric cars
Renault is making big changes to combat the threat from Chinese electric cars
Editor Paul Barker thinks Renault - and many other traditional manufacturers - are improving thanks to the competition from new brands
SEAT should be reinvented as a Dacia-beating cheap, urban car brand
SEAT should be reinvented as a Dacia-beating cheap, urban car brand
Mike Rutherford thinks Volkswagen’s portfolio of brands are too similar and lack individual identity
A little bit of car DIY can save you a lot of money
A little bit of car DIY can save you a lot of money
Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson believes that getting your hands dirty will help keep your bank account looking pristine
Modern ADAS driver-assistance systems can be borderline dangerous
Modern ADAS driver-assistance systems can be borderline dangerous
Editor Paul Barker believes that some modern car safety tech is more of a hindrance than a benefit
Forget electric vans, the future is hydrogen
Forget electric vans, the future is hydrogen
Mike Rutherford wonders why the demand for electric vans is plummeting in the UK
A used Porsche 911 might look tempting, but save some money for its upkeep
A used Porsche 911 might look tempting, but save some money for its upkeep
Chief reviewer Alex Ingram gives some sage advice for those thinking about buying a second-hand car, based on his time in the motor trade
Electric cars work for many people, but the incentives simply aren’t good enough
Electric cars work for many people, but the incentives simply aren’t good enough
Editor Paul Barker looks at the position of electric cars after the latest set of UK sales figures were announced
Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive
Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive
Deputy editor Richard Ingram casts his expert eye over the used-car market and wonders if now is the
best time to switch to an EV
Goodwood Revival is a true celebration of used cars
Goodwood Revival is a true celebration of used cars
Mike Rutherford thinks if used cars and other ageing products are good enough for The Earl of Richmond, then they're good enough for all of us
The new-look Auto Express means more news and reviews in a bigger, bolder and fresher style
The new-look Auto Express means more news and reviews in a bigger, bolder and fresher style
Editor Paul Barker is excited to introduce the new-look Auto Express magazine and website
There's life in the motor show format yet, but the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to get back on board
There's life in the motor show format yet, but the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to get back on board
Mike Rutherford believes the traditional motor show still has its place, but some car brands are less convinced
Car facelifts are more important than ever
Car facelifts are more important than ever
Deputy editor Richard Ingram explains why midlife updates on cars are more than just skin deep
BYD is the most daringly ambitious car manufacturer in the world right now
BYD is the most daringly ambitious car manufacturer in the world right now
Mike Rutherford thinks Chinese car makers like BYD are about to step up into the premium car club
Hybrid cars don’t have to be boring
Hybrid cars don’t have to be boring
Editor Paul Barker believes the new Lamborghini Temerario is concrete proof that hybrid cars can genuinely be exciting
Audi, BMW, Mercedes and VW really need to up their game as the car industry evolves
Audi, BMW, Mercedes and VW really need to up their game as the car industry evolves
Mike Rutherford believes that the big German brands must take action in the face of disappointing Driver Power scores
Radical new car interiors are on the way
Radical new car interiors are on the way
As manufacturers look for more ways to cram tech into our cars, editor Paul Barker thinks a new age of interiors is on the horizon
The British Motor Show is the best-value motoring day out - by a considerable margin
The British Motor Show is the best-value motoring day out - by a considerable margin
Mike Rutherford thinks the British Motor Show has plenty to offer petrolheads of every age - and a ticket won't break the bank
We need the right EV chargepoints in the right places: quality over quantity
We need the right EV chargepoints in the right places: quality over quantity
While the increasing number of EV chargepoints is encouraging, editor Paul Barker thinks more 50kW+ units are needed
The last glimmer of hope for Mitsubishi’s UK return has faded, but we’d still like it back
The last glimmer of hope for Mitsubishi’s UK return has faded, but we’d still like it back
Mitsubishi has confirmed that its recent tie-up with Honda and Nissan won’t result in a UK comeback
JLR is moving in the opposite direction to VW-Audi and Hyundai-Kia, and that’s not a good thing
JLR is moving in the opposite direction to VW-Audi and Hyundai-Kia, and that’s not a good thing
Instead of following the successful business model adopted by VW-Audi, Toyota-Lexus and Hyundai-Kia, Mike Rutherford thinks JLR is moving in the oppos…
The Volkswagen T-Roc is more globally significant than the Polo
The Volkswagen T-Roc is more globally significant than the Polo
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks an all-electric version of the Volkswagen T-Roc is sure to follow the ID. Golf to market
Multi-fuelled hybrid cars have to be the wisest choice for the 2020s and beyond
Multi-fuelled hybrid cars have to be the wisest choice for the 2020s and beyond
Mike Rutherford thinks there’s a future for cars powered by petrol, electricity, the sun’s rays... and a wind-up handle
The Ford Capri is testing the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ adage to breaking point
The Ford Capri is testing the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ adage to breaking point
Editor Paul Barker looks at why Ford decided to bring back the Capri name on a new electric SUV
Jaguar is driving to survive so Formula E success has real value
Jaguar is driving to survive so Formula E success has real value
Tom Jervis thinks Jag’s Formula E exploits are coming at a great time for the British brand, especially with a TV series in the works…
UK 3D and 4D number plate rules are unclear and confusing
UK 3D and 4D number plate rules are unclear and confusing
Regtransfers CEO, Mark Trimbee, weighs-in on the confusion around 3D and 4D number plates, calling for clearer guidance for motorists
The arrival of sub-£20k electric cars can't come soon enough
The arrival of sub-£20k electric cars can't come soon enough
Mike Rutherford thinks that pure electric cars are still struggling to win over the hearts and minds of buyers
F1 is in danger of becoming too expensive for its fans
F1 is in danger of becoming too expensive for its fans
After attending the 2024 British Grand Prix, Paul Barker was left shocked at how expensive everything was
It’s a shame Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover or Rolls-Royce aren't good enough for the Prime Minister
It’s a shame Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover or Rolls-Royce aren't good enough for the Prime Minister
Mike Rutherford looks back at a rollercoaster week in the automotive world
The new Ford Capri should have been more coupe and less SUV
The new Ford Capri should have been more coupe and less SUV
Editor Paul Barker thinks is surprising it has taken Ford thing long to bring back the Capri nameplate, and wonder what will be next
Labour could take £400billion from motorists over the next five years
Labour could take £400billion from motorists over the next five years
Mike Rutherford wonders whether the Labour party will reinvest the money it will make from motorists in better, safer, more efficient roads
The 2024 New Car Awards were the most competitive yet
The 2024 New Car Awards were the most competitive yet
Editor Paul Barker admits it was hard to pick an overall Car of the Year due to so many strong contenders, but thinks we ended up with a worthy winner
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Andy Palmer, ex-Aston Martin and Nissan boss, is backing a Labour government to make a difference to the UK car industry
An average new car price of £40k is simply too high for most people
An average new car price of £40k is simply too high for most people
With the average price of a new car in the UK now over £40,000, Mike Rutherford thinks vehicle manufacturers need to rip up their RRP lists and start …
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia, Kia and MG were once considered underdogs, but the 2024 Driver Power results show just how far all three manufacturers h…