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Opinion

“Ford is now a truck maker first, car maker second”
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“Ford is now a truck maker first, car maker second”

Jimmy Hackett, CEO of Ford, has made Ford’s worst move in decades, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
12 May 2018
Now Rolls-Royce has one, it’s time the SUV got more respect

Now Rolls-Royce has one, it’s time the SUV got more respect

Now Rolls-Royce has taken the SUV plunge, it's time we stopped looking down on these types of vehicle, says Steve Walker
Opinion
10 May 2018
‘Electric is the future, but petrol still turns us on’

‘Electric is the future, but petrol still turns us on’

With news of new EVs flooding in, Steve Fowler sees an exciting future for both electric cars and internal combustion
Opinion
9 May 2018
‘The motoring industry needs calm, convincing leadership’

‘The motoring industry needs calm, convincing leadership’

With the demonisation of diesel continuing apace, Mike Rutherford ponders who should lead the fightback
Opinion
7 May 2018
"It doesn't really matter where your new car is built"
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"It doesn't really matter where your new car is built"

Jonathan Burn looks at the stigma of being 'Made in China' and whether European manufacturers will soon be importing from China
Opinion
2 May 2018
‘Yearly savings of thousands are achievable for drivers’

‘Yearly savings of thousands are achievable for drivers’

With the average cost of driving a car hitting £5,795 in 2017, Mike Rutherford offers advice for saving money
Opinion
29 Apr 2018
‘Chinese start-ups are forcing car makers to change'

‘Chinese start-ups are forcing car makers to change'

With Lynk & Co and Byton targeting Europe without showrooms, it's no wonder Vauxhall is cutting dealerships, writes John McIlroy
Opinion
25 Apr 2018
'Forget the gloom, state-of-the-art cars will cost a snip'

'Forget the gloom, state-of-the-art cars will cost a snip'

With supply outweighing demand, Mike Rutherford believes list prices for new class-leading cars will be driven down
Opinion
21 Apr 2018
With Driver Power, there’s no hiding from the truth

With Driver Power, there’s no hiding from the truth

As our Driver Power survey enters its 16th year, Steve Fowler reflects on what it unearths about the reliability of our cars
Opinion
18 Apr 2018
'How can it be wrong when not-for-profit mums buy diesel'
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'How can it be wrong when not-for-profit mums buy diesel'

Mike Rutherford says city cars and vans don't need diesel power - but large saloons, estates and SUVs do
Opinion
14 Apr 2018
‘PSA’s confidence in Britain bodes well for the future’
Opinion - PSA

‘PSA’s confidence in Britain bodes well for the future’

Steve Fowler thinks Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory should be turned into a global plant for PSA’s right-hand-drive cars
Opinion
11 Apr 2018
“Britain has taken over as the design capital of the world”
Opinion - Mike Rutherford WCOTY

“Britain has taken over as the design capital of the world”

Mike Rutherford thinks Britain, Germany, Japan and Sweden are leaving the rest behind when it comes to car quality and desirability
Opinion
8 Apr 2018
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‘Autonomous cars are still coming, like it or not’
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‘Autonomous cars are still coming, like it or not’

Following the Jaguar and Waymo deal, Steve Fowler thinks autonomous tech is here to stay
Opinion
4 Apr 2018
‘Two stars of New York are the venue itself and its boss’
Opinion - Javits

‘Two stars of New York are the venue itself and its boss’

Mike Rutherford takes a closer look at the Javits Convention Centre, the venue for the 2018 New York Motor Show
Opinion
1 Apr 2018
‘Government has to end the diesel confusion’
Opinion - diesel

‘Government has to end the diesel confusion’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at diesel, and thinks clarification is needed on its future
Opinion
28 Mar 2018
‘Car-related retail outlets are being increasingly brutal’

‘Car-related retail outlets are being increasingly brutal’

Car dealers, insurers, forecourts and local authorities are overcharging drivers at every turn, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
24 Mar 2018
‘Volvo’s success in the premium league is deeply impressive’

‘Volvo’s success in the premium league is deeply impressive’

Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson deserves his 2018 World Car Person of the Year title, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
18 Mar 2018
‘The opulence on display at Geneva was simply breathtaking’

‘The opulence on display at Geneva was simply breathtaking’

The 2018 Geneva Motor Show proves the richest still have an insatiable desire for new, luxury cars, writes Graham Hope
Opinion
14 Mar 2018
‘Reports of the death of internal combustion are wrong'

‘Reports of the death of internal combustion are wrong'

The idea that petrol and diesel cars are on the verge of being replaced by electric ones is nonsense, writes Mike Rutherford
Opinion
11 Mar 2018
‘With proactive councils, potholes wouldn’t be so dangerous'

‘With proactive councils, potholes wouldn’t be so dangerous'

With potholes costing UK motorists £730 million every year in car repairs, Steve Fowler falls foul of the claims process
Opinion
7 Mar 2018
‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’

‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’

Mike Rutherford wonders if more car buyers should pursue ‘cost price’ car deals at dealerships
Opinion
4 Mar 2018
'The I-Pace is the first salvo across the bows of Tesla'
Opinion - Jaguar I-Pace

'The I-Pace is the first salvo across the bows of Tesla'

Deputy editor John McIlroy takes a look at the new Jaguar I-Pace, the British brand's first pure-electric car
Opinion
2 Mar 2018
‘Porsche ditching diesel is bad news for the car industry’

‘Porsche ditching diesel is bad news for the car industry’

Car manufacturers are facing an uphill battle to convince customers that diesel has a future, says Graham Hope
Opinion
28 Feb 2018
‘Cupra can only succeed if SEAT delivers it with confidence’
Opinion - Cupra

‘Cupra can only succeed if SEAT delivers it with confidence’

Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Cupra will only be successful as a standalone brand if the range is expanded sooner rather than later
Opinion
26 Feb 2018
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‘UK carmakers should be as bold and active as the Americans'

‘UK carmakers should be as bold and active as the Americans'

With optimism in the US automotive sector, Mike Rutherford thinks there’s much the UK can learn from our American cousins
Opinion
24 Feb 2018
‘Following Sergio Marchionne will be a tough task’
Opinion - Sergio Marchionne

‘Following Sergio Marchionne will be a tough task’

FCA boss Sergio Marchionne is stepping down next year, and editor Graham Hope thinks his replacement will have plenty of issues to address
Opinion
21 Feb 2018
‘Winter weather forecasts haven’t deterred drivers'

‘Winter weather forecasts haven’t deterred drivers'

Snow and sub-zero temperatures this winter haven’t been as bad for drivers as forecast, argues Mike Rutherford
Opinion
18 Feb 2018
‘It won’t be long before automatics outnumber manual cars'

‘It won’t be long before automatics outnumber manual cars'

With over a million automatic gearbox cars sold in the UK last year, Steve Fowler assesses the case for the auto box
Opinion
14 Feb 2018
‘Truth is, Samsung and LG Chem are warming up’
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‘Truth is, Samsung and LG Chem are warming up’

This week Mike Rutherford talks about the rise of Korean car manufacturers
Opinion
11 Feb 2018
‘New emissions tests could mean higher car prices'

‘New emissions tests could mean higher car prices'

The complexity of new emissions tests could push car prices up and force some models from showrooms altogether
Opinion
7 Feb 2018
‘Land Rover did the unthinkable in the WCOTY Final’
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‘Land Rover did the unthinkable in the WCOTY Final’

This week, Mike Rutherford talks about the World's manufacturing elites and how that could soon include the British
Opinion
4 Feb 2018
‘Make no mistake, achieving iconic status is difficult’

‘Make no mistake, achieving iconic status is difficult’

Following the launch of the latest Mercedes G-Wagen, Editor Graham Hope considers the factors that create an iconic car
Opinion
31 Jan 2018
‘Most British car makers remain in rude health'
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‘Most British car makers remain in rude health'

Mike Rutherford celebrates the prosperity of Brit-based car consumers, now that the 2017 EU car sales car have been counted
Opinion
28 Jan 2018
'BMWs are set to look a lot more interesting'

'BMWs are set to look a lot more interesting'

Editor Graham Hope thinks many petrolheads are tired of the ‘Russian doll’ approach of some premium brands
Opinion
24 Jan 2018
'Premium cars will soon grab a third of the new car market'

'Premium cars will soon grab a third of the new car market'

Mike Rutherford talks about the history and rise of the premium-brand cars in the UK car market
Opinion
21 Jan 2018
‘An autonomous future needs new levels of collaboration'

‘An autonomous future needs new levels of collaboration'

As Ford boss Jim Hackett delivers his vision for the future at CES, Steve Fowler looks at what it will take to achieve it
Opinion
17 Jan 2018
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