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‘Airport pick-up and drop-off fees are fleecing drivers’
Opinion Airport Pick-up Fees

‘Airport pick-up and drop-off fees are fleecing drivers’

Those who have the temerity to pick up their loved ones from the airport are being ripped off, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
16 Sep 2018
‘The new Focus proves Ford can still build great cars’
Opinion Ford Focus

‘The new Focus proves Ford can still build great cars’

With the Focus back to its best, Ford has shown that it’s capable of much more, writes Jonathan Burn
Opinion
12 Sep 2018
‘Uber seems to view its drivers as a necessary evil'
Toyota – opinion

‘Uber seems to view its drivers as a necessary evil'

Uber will soon take delivery of Toyota’s autonomous cars-cum-taxis, so professional drivers should be very afraid, thinks Mike Rutherford
Opinion
9 Sep 2018
‘If you don’t believe in electric cars yet, you soon will'
Opinion Electric Cars

‘If you don’t believe in electric cars yet, you soon will'

Electric cars are the future of motoring, and they’ll soon be impossible for consumers to ignore, says Steve Fowler…
Opinion
5 Sep 2018
‘Are car firms’ profits really that excessive?’

‘Are car firms’ profits really that excessive?’

Toyota made $22.5billion in 2017, but that might not be as exorbitant as it seems, writes Mike Rutherford
Opinion
2 Sep 2018
‘Jaguar needs to build on its EV momentum’
Opinion Jaguar Electric

‘Jaguar needs to build on its EV momentum’

The British brand needs to capitalise on the progress it’s made with the electric I-Pace, writes John McIlroy
Opinion
29 Aug 2018
‘The slow withdrawal of car dealers has already begun’
Opinion Dealers

‘The slow withdrawal of car dealers has already begun’

Car dealerships are going the same way as defunct high street retailers, believes Mike Rutherford
Opinion
26 Aug 2018
‘If Vauxhall wants inspiration, it should copy Peugeot'
Opinion Vauxhall GT X Experimental

‘If Vauxhall wants inspiration, it should copy Peugeot'

GT X Experimental concept brings new optimism for Vauxhall, and learning from its PSA sibling will help, writes John McIlroy
Opinion
22 Aug 2018
‘Britain’s roads are busier than most’, and it’s not fair
Opinion - Traffic

‘Britain’s roads are busier than most’, and it’s not fair

The UK’s road network is smaller per square mile than many other developed countries, writes Mike Rutherford
Opinion
19 Aug 2018
‘The new BMW 3 Series will make saloons trendy again’
Opinion - BMW 3 Series

‘The new BMW 3 Series will make saloons trendy again’

Saloon cars have taken a back seat during the SUV sales boom, but not for much longer believes Steve Fowler…
Opinion
16 Aug 2018
‘Britain is blessed with a brilliant MoT system’
Opinion - MoT System

‘Britain is blessed with a brilliant MoT system’

The ASI think tank is wrong to say our MoT system is outdated, writes Mike Rutherford
Opinion
12 Aug 2018
‘Ricciardo’s shock Renault F1 deal is a roll of the dice’
Opinion - Daniel Ricciardo

‘Ricciardo’s shock Renault F1 deal is a roll of the dice’

Daniel Ricciardo gambles on Renault for 2019 F1 season, leaving Red Bull in the lurch
Opinion
6 Aug 2018
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‘Ever wondered how many billions car firms make?’
OPINION Money

‘Ever wondered how many billions car firms make?’

With the world’s top 20 car makers raking in thousands of billions every year, Mike Rutherford analyses the figures
Opinion
5 Aug 2018
‘Bold and creative, Sergio Marchionne will be sorely missed’

‘Bold and creative, Sergio Marchionne will be sorely missed’

After his feats with Fiat and Chrysler, the car industry will miss Sergio Marchionne’s ingenuity, writes Jonathan Burn…
Opinion
1 Aug 2018
‘Right now, battery tech can’t give us the McLaren of EVs’
Opinion - McLaren

‘Right now, battery tech can’t give us the McLaren of EVs’

Mike Rutherford went to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and found out an all-electric McLaren is still some way off
Opinion
28 Jul 2018
‘SUVs are securing the future of sports cars’

‘SUVs are securing the future of sports cars’

Profits made from SUVs and crossovers are allowing brands to keep making sports cars, writes Richard Ingram
Opinion
25 Jul 2018
‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'

‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'

With the Government proving clueless over diesels, ULEVs and electric cars, we should take a stand, says Mike Rutherford…
Opinion
22 Jul 2018
“Car makers haven’t forgotten how to keep us grinning”
Hot hatches – opinion

“Car makers haven’t forgotten how to keep us grinning”

Steve Fowler thinks that sprinkling a little RS, ST, GTI or Type R fun-dust on electric cars could mean happy days ahead
Opinion
18 Jul 2018
‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’

‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’

As Volvo scores two wins at the New Car Awards, it’s ideally placed to take on established premium brands, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
15 Jul 2018
‘JLR doesn’t know if it can stay British after hard Brexit'

‘JLR doesn’t know if it can stay British after hard Brexit'

As Brexit forces JLR to question £80bn UK investment, they can’t be blamed for playing hardball, writes John McIlroy
Opinion
11 Jul 2018
“We remain one of the world’s top small countries"
OPINION UK manufacturing

“We remain one of the world’s top small countries"

Despite recent discouraging news around the UK automotive industry, Mike Rutherford finds some positives
Opinion
8 Jul 2018
‘It’s a significant time for the future of our cars’
Opinion - BP/Chargemaster

‘It’s a significant time for the future of our cars’

After the Jaguar I-Pace won our 2018 Car of the Year award, Steve Fowler thinks the future of electric cars is looking brighter and brighter
Opinion
4 Jul 2018
‘To free up our roads we should drive less or drive smaller'

‘To free up our roads we should drive less or drive smaller'

With 50 per cent more cars on our roads than in 1997, Mike Rutherford thinks we should all drive smaller models like the Audi A1…
Opinion
30 Jun 2018
‘Premium brands are being caught by lesser rivals'

‘Premium brands are being caught by lesser rivals'

As the new Dacia Duster arrives, the lines between premium and value brands are becoming blurred, writes John McIlroy
Opinion
27 Jun 2018
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‘JLR moving the Discovery abroad is only half the story'

‘JLR moving the Discovery abroad is only half the story'

Although Land Rover Discovery production is heading to Slovakia, there is good news to be found, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
24 Jun 2018
‘A refreshing approach for Vauxhall’s future’
Opinion - Vauxhall

‘A refreshing approach for Vauxhall’s future’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler finds out more about Vauxhall's future plans as he meets managing director Stephen Norman
Opinion
20 Jun 2018
‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’

‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’

From councils to car park operators, Mike Rutherford believes companies too often employ dubious methods
Opinion
17 Jun 2018
‘Lexus is finally becoming comfortable in its own skin’

‘Lexus is finally becoming comfortable in its own skin’

As Lexus moves towards electrification and targets leading brands, interesting times lie ahead
Opinion
13 Jun 2018
‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’

‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’

With the prospect of political progress in North Korea, Mike Rutherford believes the region can become a car-making giant
Opinion
10 Jun 2018
“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"
Jaguar I-Pace - Opinion

“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"

Using the impressive Jaguar I-Pace as a foundation, the British marque can become an industry leader in EVs, thinks Jonathan Burn
Opinion
6 Jun 2018
‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’

‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’

With buses, taxis and high-speed trains becoming ever more costly, Mike Rutherford believes cars are unrivalled on price
Opinion
3 Jun 2018
‘Charging points must keep up with EVs’ popularity’

‘Charging points must keep up with EVs’ popularity’

With up to a million electric cars due to hit Britain’s roads by 2020, can our charging infrastructure keep up?
Opinion
31 May 2018
‘Choice of apps could soon decide which car we buy’

‘Choice of apps could soon decide which car we buy’

With autonomous vehicles on the horizon, in-car apps could soon be a key factor when buying models, writes John McIlroy
Opinion
23 May 2018
‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’

‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’

Manufacturers around the globe should get more involved with London Motor Show, argues Mike Rutherford
Opinion
18 May 2018
‘Electronic safety aids aren’t always as safe as they seem’
Opinion - Audi A6

‘Electronic safety aids aren’t always as safe as they seem’

Steve Sutcliffe queries the benefit of safety systems added for NCAP stars that are hard to turn off, like the lane assist in the Audi A6
Opinion
18 May 2018
‘Reaction to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has been mixed’

‘Reaction to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has been mixed’

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan will make money, and deciding to build it was a progressive decision, argues Steve Fowler…
Opinion
16 May 2018
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