Opinion
‘The Chinese brand that could bring real change’
‘The Chinese brand that could bring real change’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited about the future of Lynk & Co and is looking forward to seeing the Chinese brand in the UK
“At the minute, JLR is the world’s hottest car firm”
“At the minute, JLR is the world’s hottest car firm”
Mike Rutherford thinks JLR are leading the way after witnessing the Jaguar F-Pace win the 2017 World Car of the Year award
'Let’s celebrate our great car-making nation'
'Let’s celebrate our great car-making nation'
After revealing our list of the best British cars, editor Graham Hope wades into the debate about what actually constitutes a British car
‘Diesel is under attack like never before'
‘Diesel is under attack like never before'
Are diesel cars are being unfairly demonised? Mike Rutherford thinks it's time the car industry fought back before it's too late
‘Diesel debate heading in the wrong direction’
‘Diesel debate heading in the wrong direction’
Editor Graham Hope looks at the issues surrounding the future of diesel-powered cars
Driver Power has improved car retail and service
Driver Power has improved car retail and service
Mike Rutherford extols the virtues of the Driver Power survey, and the forum it creates for motorists to have their say.
'The minnows are rising in the VW Group'
'The minnows are rising in the VW Group'
The VW Group brand hierarchy could be set for a shake-up as SEAT and Skoda increasingly challenge VW and Audi for sales
Audi hails the WCOTY as the most significant global prize
Audi hails the WCOTY as the most significant global prize
Plenty of car makers are honoured to be on the shortlist and rightly so, says Mike Rutherford
'Now's your chance to get car makers to listen'
'Now's your chance to get car makers to listen'
Our Driver Power 2017 survey is about to close; Steve Fowler is urging you to tell us about your car and be listened to by the industry!
Britain clung to its position as 10th largest auto producer
Britain clung to its position as 10th largest auto producer
Mike Rutherford looks at the UK manufacturing industry, and where it sits in relation to the rest of the world
'Recovering VW should still be more open on mpg'
'Recovering VW should still be more open on mpg'
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks it's about time Volkswagen published real-world economy figures
'Why did the Chancellor make taxpayers fund battery tech?'
'Why did the Chancellor make taxpayers fund battery tech?'
Instead of forcing taxpayers to fund EV battery tech, Mike Rutherford asks why the battery industry isn't paying for it itself
'Time will tell what PSA deal for Vauxhall really means'
'Time will tell what PSA deal for Vauxhall really means'
PSA Peugeot-Citroen's bold plan for Vauxhall/Opel comes with certain immediate promises, but Graham Hope wonders what happens after that
'Why no Government advice on cars it recommends?'
'Why no Government advice on cars it recommends?'
Mike Rutherford questions why the Government is so vague on the future of diesel cars
'The star of the show is the car and the people who make it'
'The star of the show is the car and the people who make it'
Glitzy launch events of new cars are fine, but the car itself and the passion behind it should be what we focus on, says Steve Fowler
“Car factory staff in the UK shouldn’t price themselves out"
“Car factory staff in the UK shouldn’t price themselves out"
Mike Rutherford praises those working on the UK car production line, but also has a warning for them
‘Government and makers must do more to sell EVs and hybrids’
‘Government and makers must do more to sell EVs and hybrids’
Editor Graham Hope looks at what needs to be done to encourage more people to buy EVs and hybrids
'Sadiq Khan wants to scrap diesels that he put on the road'
'Sadiq Khan wants to scrap diesels that he put on the road'
Mike Rutherford looks at the bleak future for diesel cars on the UK's roads
'GM should stick with Vauxhall, not find an easy way out'
'GM should stick with Vauxhall, not find an easy way out'
As discussions between GM and PSA heighten, these talks could highlight that GM is giving up on Europe again, says Steve Fowler
‘The price VW will pay for its mess is immeasurable’
‘The price VW will pay for its mess is immeasurable’
Mike Rutherford looks at how the VW Group is performing as the emissions scandal rumbles on
'Kia has come a long way - where does it go next?'
'Kia has come a long way - where does it go next?'
Kia has wooed buyers with its warranty and quality improvements but a couple of recent new cars don't quite hit the mark, says Graham Hope
With intentionally low production, Ferrari needn’t try hard
With intentionally low production, Ferrari needn’t try hard
Mike Rutherford looks at Ferrari's future plans as the manufacturer celebrates its 70th birthday this year
'Autonomous cars will be ready long before our roads are'
'Autonomous cars will be ready long before our roads are'
With autonomous cars fast approaching, the laws to govern them are still some way off, says Steve Fowler
'Is internet shopping the future for car buyers?'
'Is internet shopping the future for car buyers?'
Asda experimented with selling cars in the 1980s - but could the internet shopping era herald a return of supermarkets becoming car dealers?
'A new era for Formula One is welcome news for car fans'
'A new era for Formula One is welcome news for car fans'
F1 is under new management and is on the brink of a new era - one we should all be excited about, says Graham Hope
"Lack of recharging infrastructure is holding back EVs"
"Lack of recharging infrastructure is holding back EVs"
Mike Rutherford finds EVs reliable, fun, and satisfying to drive - so why aren't people flocking to buy them?
'Electric cars must be made more affordable'
'Electric cars must be made more affordable'
Andy Palmer looks at how we can end the perception that electric cars are for the elite
'More ways to buy cars should mean more satisfied customers'
'More ways to buy cars should mean more satisfied customers'
Car manufacturers are working hard to make the buying process more convenient - something that's long overdue, says Graham Hope
"Trump is keen to preserve vehicle production in the US"
"Trump is keen to preserve vehicle production in the US"
Donald Trump has been very outspoken about the US car industry - but what does it mean for manufacturers in America?
'Ford's move is focusing on cars and mobility solutions'
'Ford's move is focusing on cars and mobility solutions'
Out of the big three car makers vying for attention, Ford was the clear winner at the 2017 Detroit show, says Steve Fowler
'Buyers have demanded more cars ‘made in Britain''
'Buyers have demanded more cars ‘made in Britain''
Mike Rutherford is proud to be British after looking at the official car sales figures from 2016
'Detroit and CES 2017 show how our world is changing'
'Detroit and CES 2017 show how our world is changing'
The Detroit Motor Show hasn't lost its vigour but tech shows like CES are quickly becoming crucial for car brands, says Graham Hope
'Commuters need reminding that cars are strike-free'
'Commuters need reminding that cars are strike-free'
Strikes involving rail conductors, postal workers and Argos staff brewed a season of badwill, but Mike Rutherford has a suggestion
"We have much to look forward to from homegrown carmakers"
"We have much to look forward to from homegrown carmakers"
It's not like the seventies anymore; UK car makers are in rude health and there's lots more to come, says Graham Hope
'Fat discounts on new cars are obligatory'
'Fat discounts on new cars are obligatory'
You, the consumer, owe it to yourself and your family not to pay full list price on a new car, says Mike Rutherford
"Could this be the year car dealers get their act together?"
"Could this be the year car dealers get their act together?"
2017 could be the year that car dealerships improve more than ever before but they need feedback from you, says Steve Fowler