Opinion
‘A 4x4s is necessary for sub-zero work'
‘A 4x4s is necessary for sub-zero work'
Drivers should heed winter driving advice and take every possible precaution on the road, argues Mike Rutherford
‘How updated MINI is flying flag for Britain’
‘How updated MINI is flying flag for Britain’
Should Union flag tail-lights be the only option for facelifted MINI buyers in the UK? Editor Graham Hope looks at the pros and cons
‘Political parties must reinvent their transport intentions'
‘Political parties must reinvent their transport intentions'
Mike Rutherford takes an alternative look at the transport policies he’d like to see introduced in 2018
‘At Auto Express, a new year is time for reinvention’
‘At Auto Express, a new year is time for reinvention’
Graham Hope explains the improvements coming to Auto Express in 2018, and looks ahead to an exciting 12 months for new cars
‘After 50 years, Gordon Murray is still hungry for success’
‘After 50 years, Gordon Murray is still hungry for success’
Mike Rutherford chats to legendary designer Gordon Murray about his favourite cars, drivers, and much more
‘Headlines of Saab’s return highlight an alarming trend’
‘Headlines of Saab’s return highlight an alarming trend’
Like so much else in 2017, the suggestion that Saab is set to return is misleading, says Graham Hope
'It’s clear that this was the year of Britain'
'It’s clear that this was the year of Britain'
Mike Rutherford mulls over the recent changes to the UK motor industry and thinks that the future looks bright
‘We’re in the midst of a golden age for the car industry’
‘We’re in the midst of a golden age for the car industry’
As 2017 draws to a close, the car industry will change more in the next five years than it did in the previous 100, says Steve Fowler
‘The Chancellor can't predict the future of autonomous cars'
‘The Chancellor can't predict the future of autonomous cars'
Mike Rutherford argues that the Government’s plans for autonomous cars are out of touch with reality
“Safety is the one issue we can’t compromise on”
“Safety is the one issue we can’t compromise on”
Editor Graham Hope looks at the scary safety ratings of cars being sold into developing markets
Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express
Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express
Founding member of the Auto Express team, Mike Rutherford, celebrates issue 1,500 with some choice memories...
“Here’s to the next 1,500 issues and a diverse future”
“Here’s to the next 1,500 issues and a diverse future”
Graham Hope assesses the future of the car industry with insight from PSA boss Carlos Tavares
“Might you soon be driving a Dyson instead of a Dacia?”
“Might you soon be driving a Dyson instead of a Dacia?”
Mike Rutherford looks at how the rise in EV manufactures could change the marques we see on UK roads
"We’re still waiting for a truly great small SUV"
"We’re still waiting for a truly great small SUV"
Deputy editor John McIlroy looks at the mystery of small SUVs and reflects on the lack of daring and inventive features in their design
"Ford should build EV facilities outside London"
"Ford should build EV facilities outside London"
Mike Rutherford contemplates the future of Ford’s Dagenham factory and the company’s EV push
“Time to pay tribute to the groundbreaking Prius”
“Time to pay tribute to the groundbreaking Prius”
Editor Graham Hope looks at the history of the venerable Toyota Prius, which was launched 20 years ago
‘Could it be that a BMW is eventually bettered by a Bosch?'
‘Could it be that a BMW is eventually bettered by a Bosch?'
Dyson instead of Dacia? Apple rather than Audi? Mike Rutherford looks at the rise of non-car firms in the automotive industry
'Today’s buyers really like innovation and difference'
'Today’s buyers really like innovation and difference'
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks back at the exciting 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, and talks of the importance of concept cars
“Parties are doing their bit to ban diesel and petrol cars”
“Parties are doing their bit to ban diesel and petrol cars”
With politicians seemingly trying to ban the car, Mike Rutherford tries his luck with public transport
Best cars of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
Best cars of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
Lots of new cars and concepts have been on display at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Our experts reveal the best
‘EVs will shake up the market - and the timing is perfect'
‘EVs will shake up the market - and the timing is perfect'
With interest in electric cars growing, Steve Fowler explains how Polestar and Dyson can succeed
“F1 needs greater vision and higher entertainment levels”
“F1 needs greater vision and higher entertainment levels”
What can be done to improve F1? Mike Rutherford gives us a number of proposals, which includes ditching cars for running shoes
‘My car was on my driveway - the next morning it was gone'
‘My car was on my driveway - the next morning it was gone'
Graham Hope relives the theft of his car from his North London home, and the sluggish police response…
'Politicians’ silence on the car market is deafening'
'Politicians’ silence on the car market is deafening'
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at how the Government is ignoring 800,000 UK workers
‘There are political moves afoot to stop low-cost rides'
‘There are political moves afoot to stop low-cost rides'
Uber’s ban from London robs young people of their social mobility, argues Mike Rutherford
‘Could brave new world end badge snobbery?'
‘Could brave new world end badge snobbery?'
Editor Graham Hope ponders how new 'non-car' manufacturers are going to shape the industry
'Samsung was about as profitable last year as Ford'
'Samsung was about as profitable last year as Ford'
Mike Rutherford reflects on the rise and rise of Samsung and thinks the Korean company has a big part to play in the automotive industry
“The sands are shifting fast in the car business”
“The sands are shifting fast in the car business”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler talks about the changes to the hierarchy of automotive manufacturers
‘I fear Frankfurt and other massive shows are unsustainable'
‘I fear Frankfurt and other massive shows are unsustainable'
Mike Rutherford believes that carmakers’ big-budget displays at motor shows are untenable
“Buyers too accepting of inadequate reliability”
“Buyers too accepting of inadequate reliability”
Editor Graham Hope considers modern cars and thinks drivers of today are too forgiving when it comes to faults
Land Rover will be in the hunt and hoping to steal the WCOTY
Land Rover will be in the hunt and hoping to steal the WCOTY
Mike Rutherford talks over the World Car of the Year candidates, which includes his hot favourite...the Range Rover Velar
‘Is a 1,000bhp hypercar really relevant these days?’
‘Is a 1,000bhp hypercar really relevant these days?’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at the new Mercedes-AMG Project ONE and wonders whether it has a place in the modern world
'Suzuki is doing nicely with a small workforce'
'Suzuki is doing nicely with a small workforce'
Mike Rutherford examines the profits of top vehicle manufacturers, and thinks the future is looking bleak for Mazda
‘Why small cars continue to make big headlines’
‘Why small cars continue to make big headlines’
Deputy editor John McIlroy discusses the highly competitive and highly attractive supermini market
‘The Rexton is pretty much a Swiss Army knife on wheels’
‘The Rexton is pretty much a Swiss Army knife on wheels’
Mike Rutherford reflects on the unglamorous, durable SsangYong marque compared to the likes of Land Rover
‘Ford’s scrappage scheme is good news for customers’
‘Ford’s scrappage scheme is good news for customers’
Graham Hope believes that Ford’s new scrappage scheme will incentivise drivers to buy cleaner cars