Opinion
"London deserves its own motor show - now it's got one"
"London deserves its own motor show - now it's got one"
It might not be as big as the New York motor show, but it will be of great benefit to Britain as a whole, says Mike Rutherford
'Formula One is fast becoming a farce which is best ignored'
'Formula One is fast becoming a farce which is best ignored'
Steve Fowler's love affair with F1 is almost over, as he resorts to wishful thinking in order to keep the flame alive
'JLR ranks as one of the most daring car firms in the world'
'JLR ranks as one of the most daring car firms in the world'
JLR is giving rivals a real lesson in creativity, along with taking care of costly third-party activities, says Mike Rutherford
'The Jaguar F-Pace lives up to the hype'
'The Jaguar F-Pace lives up to the hype'
The new F-Pace stands out but we're reminded that it's people who make the car industry great
"It's been left to PSA to build the most fuel-efficient car"
"It's been left to PSA to build the most fuel-efficient car"
After a weekend in the UK's most economical car, Mike Rutherford wonders why other manufacturers can't catch up in the economy race
"Could Mazda's WCotY win be the start of something big?"
"Could Mazda's WCotY win be the start of something big?"
Mazda stole the show at the awards ceremony - one that's usually dominated by German brands, says Steve Fowler
"Mazda, Suzuki, Ssangyong and Subaru - destined for glory?"
"Mazda, Suzuki, Ssangyong and Subaru - destined for glory?"
Mike Rutherford reflects on some of the manufacturers that don't receive the praise he thinks they deserve
'Pick-up sales are rising, and more trucks are coming'
'Pick-up sales are rising, and more trucks are coming'
After noticing that pick-ups are becoming easier to live with, it's not hard to see why they are growing in popularity, says Graham Hope
90m cars a year don't go far when the population is 7.4bn
90m cars a year don't go far when the population is 7.4bn
Mike Rutherford thinks that record breaking car production figures simply aren't enough for the growing population
The combination of SUV and cabrio: perfect for Brits?
The combination of SUV and cabrio: perfect for Brits?
With the launch of the Evoque Convertible, Steve Fowler wonders how long it will be before other manufacturers jump onto the same bandwagon
"EU member or not, Britain's car industry is in rude health"
"EU member or not, Britain's car industry is in rude health"
Whether we vote in or out of the EU, Mike Rutherford reckons the car industry has nothing to worry about
"VW's need for rehabilitation shouldn't overshadow its cars"
"VW's need for rehabilitation shouldn't overshadow its cars"
It seems odd for Volkswagen to focus on an improbable autonomous future when its line-up of Geneva stars is so promising, says Graham Hope
"Eye-watering R&D spending really can pay off"
"Eye-watering R&D spending really can pay off"
Mike Rutherford's been looking into manufacturer's research budgets... and it's clear to him who's spending the money well
"New car tech's only any good if you can actually use it"
"New car tech's only any good if you can actually use it"
Steve Fowler's been checking out the latest in-car tech at Mobile World Congress - and wondering which manufacturer's doing it best
"For new vehicles, depreciation remains a financial killer"
"For new vehicles, depreciation remains a financial killer"
Trying to buy cars as appreciating assets is doomed to failure, says Mike Rutherford
"The 124 Spider could make British buyers love Fiat again"
"The 124 Spider could make British buyers love Fiat again"
With Ford and VW ditching models to make way for new SUVs, Steve Fowler wonders if Fiat should do the same
"It's the DfT's job to know accident stats - but it does
"It's the DfT's job to know accident stats - but it does
Are the roads getting safer or more dangerous? Mike Rutherford wants to know - but the DfT doesn't seem to
"2016 is the year of the hybrid"
"2016 is the year of the hybrid"
With seemingly every manufacturer adding electric assistance, Steve Fowler says hybrids are the short-term route to big efficiency gains
"Toyota needs Daihatsu's cleverness in the small car sector"
"Toyota needs Daihatsu's cleverness in the small car sector"
Mike Rutherford thinks Daihatsu's bonkers ideas are what Toyota needs to compete in the booming city car segment
'Europe's car makers still have China in their sights'
'Europe's car makers still have China in their sights'
After a visit to Renault's new factory in Wuhan, expansion in China means sustainable growth for car makers, says Graham Hope
'Genesis needs 'Made in Britain' tag to help premium image'
'Genesis needs 'Made in Britain' tag to help premium image'
In order to truly rival Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce, Hyundai will need that desirable 'Made in Britain' tag, says Mike Rutherford
"You just can't get the staff these days, says the industry"
"You just can't get the staff these days, says the industry"
Bosses say the British car industry needs more apprentices, despite a career in the business being rewarding and fun, says Steve Fowler
'JLR's growth is an unprecedented breakthrough for UK PLC'
'JLR's growth is an unprecedented breakthrough for UK PLC'
Global car production and sales have skyrocketed, with Jaguar Land Rover doing particularly well for Britain, says Mike Rutherford
'Hyundai is great at selling, but has to appeal to the heart
'Hyundai is great at selling, but has to appeal to the heart
As Hyundai’s sales soar, Graham Hope finds out that they aim to be the world’s largest manufacturer, and the most beloved
'Every dog has its day - even the Detroit Motor Show'
'Every dog has its day - even the Detroit Motor Show'
American brands like Cadillac and Chevrolet, and even the city's motor show are now irrelevant to UK car buyers, says Mike Rutherford
'We push MPs for change on MPG and emissions tests'
'We push MPs for change on MPG and emissions tests'
Auto Express invited to talk car emissions with Transport Select Comittee
"I didn't see a single police car during the festive period"
"I didn't see a single police car during the festive period"
It's safe to conclude that only a few hundred traffic patrol cars are 'policing' Britain's 40 million vehicles, says Mike Rutherford
"It's been a great year for the car industry, so we're told"
"It's been a great year for the car industry, so we're told"
There may have been 2.6 million registrations in 2015, but that doesn't mean 2.6 million new cars on the road, says Steve Fowler
"Motorists deserve respect in 2016, but they won't get it"
"Motorists deserve respect in 2016, but they won't get it"
2015 ended on a high note, but 2016 won't be easy for motorists, says Mike Rutherford
"2016 is crunch time for Italian car brands"
"2016 is crunch time for Italian car brands"
Some of Fiat Chrysler's bold targets come to fruition this year, but will they work? Graham Hope looks ahead
"Ford's fightback starts in the best way"
"Ford's fightback starts in the best way"
The new Ford Mustang is a return to form for Ford after some recent wobbles, says Steve Fowler.
'SEAT and Spain are going places in the car world in 2016' 
'SEAT and Spain are going places in the car world in 2016'
Mike Rutherford has had a look at the next generation of SEAT cars and thinks the Spanish brand is one to watch in 2016
'We don't have enough roads for 65m people and 40m cars'
'We don't have enough roads for 65m people and 40m cars'
Mike Rutherford says basic sums confirm that there simply isn't enough road space for all the people and cars in this country
"Without access to a car, I felt like a prisoner"
"Without access to a car, I felt like a prisoner"
Our man Mike Rutherford gave up driving for a month and didn't much care for it...
"2015 has been memorable, but 2016 is year of the Brit"
"2015 has been memorable, but 2016 is year of the Brit"
Dieselgate scandal may have overshadowed a great 2015, but 2016 will be the year Britain reaffirms its industry dominance, says Steve Fowler
"American cars aren't as desirable as they used to be"
"American cars aren't as desirable as they used to be"
Cars from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler look "too American" to appeal worldwide, says Mike Rutherford