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Opinion

'Motorsport should be in the Olympics'
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'Motorsport should be in the Olympics'

Whether our motorsport stars would be motivated to join Team GB or not, Graham Hope believes they should at least have the chance
Opinion
17 Aug 2016
"We're rearranging what Kia is for buyers in Europe"

"We're rearranging what Kia is for buyers in Europe"

Mike Rutherford chats with Albert Biermann, the man behind some legendary BMW M cars - who's now turning his talents to Kias product range
Opinion
14 Aug 2016
'A policing crisis on UK roads should worry every motorist"

'A policing crisis on UK roads should worry every motorist"

After speaking to a police officer at the sharp end of government cutbacks, Graham Hope is worried that lives could be at risk
Opinion
10 Aug 2016
"Without investment, transport systems could crash and burn"
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"Without investment, transport systems could crash and burn"

Mike Rutherford has had a hellish week's journey, and he knows exactly where to point the blame
Opinion
7 Aug 2016
'Brexit means harder work for UK’s pre-reg bargain hunters'
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'Brexit means harder work for UK’s pre-reg bargain hunters'

Pre-registered car deals could take a hit post-Brexit but don't panic, they'll just be a little harder to find, says John McIlroy
Opinion
4 Aug 2016
"Louise Ellman is the great ally drivers have in Parliament"
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"Louise Ellman is the great ally drivers have in Parliament"

Fed up of dealing with the DfT, Mike Rutherford's been in touch with Louise Ellman, Chair of the Transport Select Committee
Opinion
31 Jul 2016
“Room for improvement at too many official dealer networks”

“Room for improvement at too many official dealer networks”

Editor Graham Hope looks at our Driver Power results and wonders why aftersales care often doesn’t match up to the cars being sold
Opinion
27 Jul 2016
"Gerry McGovern - the man behind the best cars on earth"
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"Gerry McGovern - the man behind the best cars on earth"

Mike Rutherford's been talking to Gerry McGovern, design director at Land Rover, about the future of the brand
Opinion
24 Jul 2016
"Too much choice could mean making the wrong decisions"

"Too much choice could mean making the wrong decisions"

Steve Fowler's all for personalising your car - but could the wrong choices spell the difference between a great car and an awful one?
Opinion
20 Jul 2016
"The motor industry has destroyed bigger men than Elon Musk"

"The motor industry has destroyed bigger men than Elon Musk"

Despite the hype surrounding Tesla, Mike Rutherford wonders if the American electric car manufacturer's bubble is about to burst
Opinion
16 Jul 2016
'Dash cams play a big role in making life safer and fairer'

'Dash cams play a big role in making life safer and fairer'

After his daughter had a low-speed prang, Steve Fowler recommends getting a dash cam fitted to your car for peace of mind
Opinion
13 Jul 2016
"Which European country produces the most vehicles?"

"Which European country produces the most vehicles?"

Forget the football - Mike Rutherford's rounding up the car-manufacturing championships - and some of the finalists may surprise you
Opinion
10 Jul 2016
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"Our award winners are setting standards for the industry"

"Our award winners are setting standards for the industry"

Editor Graham Hope thinks that the pool of winners at the 2016 Auto Express New Car Awards was the strongest yet
Opinion
6 Jul 2016
'VW Group has a 300+ model range - that's unmanageable'

'VW Group has a 300+ model range - that's unmanageable'

Germans do efficiency better than anyone, but VW Group needs to trim the fat in the wake of its emissions cheating, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
1 Jul 2016
"The UK will remain a great place to build and buy cars"
Steve Opinion - Brexit

"The UK will remain a great place to build and buy cars"

Whether Britain's exiting the EU goes smoothly or not, Steve Fowler is sure that the UK motor industry will power through
Opinion
29 Jun 2016
"The state is now financially punishing diesel drivers"

"The state is now financially punishing diesel drivers"

With diesel engines under fire, Mike Rutherford is worried that owners who bought their cars in good faith will soon face penalties
Opinion
26 Jun 2016
"No sign of a mini MINI yet - but we're hopeful"
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"No sign of a mini MINI yet - but we're hopeful"

Does MINI's Vision Next 100 concept preview a truly compact MINI? Editor Graham Hope sincerely hopes so
Opinion
22 Jun 2016
'British execs continue to overachieve on the global stage'

'British execs continue to overachieve on the global stage'

The influence of Brits on the cars we buy and dream about is greater than ever, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
15 Jun 2016
'In or out of the EU: it'll make no difference to motorists'

'In or out of the EU: it'll make no difference to motorists'

Whether our next PM is Boris or Dave, and we're in or we're out, life for the UK's 50m motorists won't change, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
13 Jun 2016
'Rallycross is now the most exciting motorsport out there'

'Rallycross is now the most exciting motorsport out there'

F1 is more about tech than the drivers, WRC has lost its identity and touring car races fail to excite, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
10 Jun 2016
"The proof we're a nation that loves to look after our cars"

"The proof we're a nation that loves to look after our cars"

A recent report shows that Brits splash out an average of £695 a year looking after their cars - and we're here to help you spend it wisely
Opinion
8 Jun 2016
"The BBC owes the public coverage of real-world motoring"

"The BBC owes the public coverage of real-world motoring"

With its vast resources, the BBC should concentrate more on affordable motoring for real people, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
5 Jun 2016
"We'd like you to tell us the best-looking car of the year"
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"We'd like you to tell us the best-looking car of the year"

Design is subjective - and with that in mind we'd like you to vote for the best-looking car you've seen in the last 12 months
Opinion
1 Jun 2016
"A solution to overcrowded cities? The Urban Car"

"A solution to overcrowded cities? The Urban Car"

Mike Rutherford's taken responsibility for the World Urban Car award at WCotY 2017, which aims to solve the issues of overcrowded city roads
Opinion
31 May 2016
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“How will our future in Europe impact upon us car owners?”
Opinion - EU referendum

“How will our future in Europe impact upon us car owners?”

With the EU referendum closing in, Steve Fowler looks at the pros and cons of the UK remaining in the European Union
Opinion
29 May 2016
"The London Motor Show was the motoring event of the year"

"The London Motor Show was the motoring event of the year"

Mike Rutherford visited the London Motor Show, and he thinks it's set to become one of the hottest events in the motoring calendar
Opinion
22 May 2016
"Deals between car makers ensure more choice for buyers"
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"Deals between car makers ensure more choice for buyers"

Joint deals between manufacturers might make you worry that all the vehicles will be similar - but Graham Hope thinks otherwise
Opinion
18 May 2016
'Car insurance is a minefield, here's how to get it cheaper'

'Car insurance is a minefield, here's how to get it cheaper'

After speaking to AA insurance guru Ian Crowder, Mike Rutherford shares some advice on how to get the cheapest premium you can
Opinion
16 May 2016
"The new Giulia is great news for those who love cars"

"The new Giulia is great news for those who love cars"

Editor Graham Hope's excited for the future that the Giulia will bring to Alfa Romeo - provided it appeals to the head as well as the heart
Opinion
13 May 2016
“Bentley's Bentayga is brilliant but it should feel unique"
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“Bentley's Bentayga is brilliant but it should feel unique"

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler explains what Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce’s forthcoming luxury SUVs can learn from Bentley’s Bentayga.
Opinion
11 May 2016
"SsangYong's the company that wants to hear from all comers"
Mike Opinion - SsangYong

"SsangYong's the company that wants to hear from all comers"

Stuffy motoring execs and jealously guarded secrets aren't the order of the day at SsangYong, as Mike Rutherford's been finding out
Opinion
8 May 2016
"The Chinese are coming - and very exciting it is too"
Steve Opinion - Geely

"The Chinese are coming - and very exciting it is too"

Steve Fowler's been in China, and has found himself impressed by the Far Eastern companies' products
Opinion
4 May 2016
"Reunified Korea would be in the top 3 global car builders"
Mike Opinion - Korea

"Reunified Korea would be in the top 3 global car builders"

Mike Rutherford's looking into the relationship between the Koreas... and found that in car manufacturing, they get along surprisingly well
Opinion
1 May 2016
'£1m DfT emissions report tells us nothing we didn't know'

'£1m DfT emissions report tells us nothing we didn't know'

As emissions remains a hot topic, editor Graham Hope is struggling to see the point of the Department for Transport's £1m report
Opinion
27 Apr 2016
The reborn IAM will be better than ever - or so it says

The reborn IAM will be better than ever - or so it says

Mike Rutherford reckons that the rebranded IAM should try to appeal to young drivers - and tell the 'clueless' DfT to step aside
Opinion
24 Apr 2016
'Your views provide real insight for buyers and car makers'
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'Your views provide real insight for buyers and car makers'

There's nothing more valuable to car makers than knowing what you really think, whether they like it or not, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
20 Apr 2016
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