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Opinion

The new-look Auto Express means more news and reviews in a bigger, bolder and fresher style
Opinion - new AEX

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
Opinion
4 Sep 2024
There's life in the motor show format yet, but the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to get back on board
Motorshow opinion - Mike Rutherford

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
Opinion
1 Sep 2024
Car facelifts are more important than ever
Car facelift opinions - Richard Ingram

Car facelifts are more important than ever

Deputy editor Richard Ingram explains why midlife updates on cars are more than just skin deep
Opinion
28 Aug 2024
BYD is the most daringly ambitious car manufacturer in the world right now
BYD opinion - Mike Rutherford

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
Opinion
25 Aug 2024
Hybrid cars don’t have to be boring
Hybrid cars opinion - Paul Barker

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
Opinion
21 Aug 2024
Audi, BMW, Mercedes and VW really need to up their game as the car industry evolves
Car industry opinion - Mike Rutherford

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
Opinion
18 Aug 2024
Radical new car interiors are on the way
Opinion - Peugeot 208 interior

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
Opinion
15 Aug 2024
The British Motor Show is the best-value motoring day out - by a considerable margin
Opinion - British Motor Show

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
Opinion
11 Aug 2024
We need the right EV chargepoints in the right places: quality over quantity
Opinion - fast charger

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
Opinion
7 Aug 2024
The last glimmer of hope for Mitsubishi’s UK return has faded, but we’d still like it back
Opinion - Mitsubishi

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
Opinion
5 Aug 2024
JLR is moving in the opposite direction to VW-Audi and Hyundai-Kia, and that’s not a good thing
Opinion - JLR

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…
Opinion
4 Aug 2024
The Volkswagen T-Roc is more globally significant than the Polo
Opinion - VW T-Roc

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
Opinion
1 Aug 2024
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Multi-fuelled hybrid cars have to be the wisest choice for the 2020s and beyond
Solar powered car

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
Opinion
28 Jul 2024
The Ford Capri is testing the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ adage to breaking point
Opinion - Ford Capri

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
Opinion
24 Jul 2024
Jaguar is driving to survive so Formula E success has real value
Opinion - Jaguar Formula E

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…
Opinion
23 Jul 2024
UK 3D and 4D number plate rules are unclear and confusing
Opinion - 4D number plates

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
Opinion
23 Jul 2024
The arrival of sub-£20k electric cars can't come soon enough
Opinion - Citroen e-C3

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
Opinion
21 Jul 2024
F1 is in danger of becoming too expensive for its fans
Opinion - Lewis Hamilton

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
Opinion
17 Jul 2024
It’s a shame Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover or Rolls-Royce aren't good enough for the Prime Minister
Opinion - Bentley

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
Opinion
14 Jul 2024
The new Ford Capri should have been more coupe and less SUV
Opinion - Ford Capri

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
Opinion
11 Jul 2024
Labour could take £400billion from motorists over the next five years
Opinion - speed cameras

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
Opinion
7 Jul 2024
The 2024 New Car Awards were the most competitive yet
Opinion - New Car Awards 2024

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
Opinion
3 Jul 2024
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Opinion - Labour Party

“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
Opinion
2 Jul 2024
An average new car price of £40k is simply too high for most people
Opinion - Dealership

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 …
Opinion
30 Jun 2024
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Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
Opinion - Dacia Duster

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…
Opinion
23 Jun 2024
The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress
Opinion - Geneva Motor Show

The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress

Mike Rutherford laments the demise of the iconic Geneva Motor Show
Opinion
16 Jun 2024
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love
Opinion - Driver Power

The cars you love are similar to the ones we love

Editor Paul Barker says a big thank you to everybody who took part in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
Opinion
12 Jun 2024
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Nick Reilly standing next to an Opel Ampera

Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend

Editor Paul Barker remembers Nick Rielly, a giant figure of the British and International car industry who sadly died on Friday
Opinion
11 Jun 2024
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
Opinion - EV charging

“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”

Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids
Opinion
29 May 2024
‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’
Opinion - Keir Starmer

‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’

Mike Rutherford thinks Keir Starter needs to address motoring issues if he’s to be an effective Prime Minister
Opinion
26 May 2024
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Opinion - Toyota C-HR

“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”

Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
Opinion
19 May 2024
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
Opinion - Ford Mustang Mach-E

“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”

With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
Opinion
15 May 2024
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Opinion - Vauxhall Corsa Electric

‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’

Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
Opinion
12 May 2024
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
Opinion - BMW iX

'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'

Car design can cause plenty of debate, and editor Paul Barker thinks that's something new brands should learn from if they want to stand out from the …
Opinion
8 May 2024
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
Opinion - Fait 600e

"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"

Mike Rutherford thinks car companies such as Fiat should rely less on UK Government subsidies to help bail them out on EV sales, and focus more on res…
Opinion
5 May 2024
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
Opinion - You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun

“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”

Senior News Reporter Alastair Crooks has got the off-road bug and wonders what’s stopping people from exploring the limits of their SUVs
Opinion
1 May 2024
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