Opinion
Abarth adds spice to Fiats, but what about other models?
Abarth adds spice to Fiats, but what about other models?
The 124 Spider proves Fiat has a heart, but Steve Fowler wants to see more that the brand could offer to mainstream buyers
"Only a matter of time before major UK cities ban all cars"
"Only a matter of time before major UK cities ban all cars"
Motorists are being squeezed out of busy towns and cities - and politicians are to blame, says Mike Rutherford
Step forward Merc - still first when it comes to new tech
Step forward Merc - still first when it comes to new tech
It’s fascinating to witness the car tech race that’s happening, says Steve Fowler - both for the driver and who’s getting there first
"Turn defunct rail routes into new roads with cycle lanes"
"Turn defunct rail routes into new roads with cycle lanes"
Disused railway lines are usually broad enough for a bike path, a no overtaking car lane and a hard shoulder
“We’d like to see cars designed by designers"
“We’d like to see cars designed by designers"
Conservatism seems to be the name of the car design game lately, says Steve Fowler - but we want to see bolder designs
“Think long and hard about bargain-basement tyres”
“Think long and hard about bargain-basement tyres”
Buyers think less about tyres than baby seats, airbags and braking systems, says Mike Rutherford - but they’re just as important
"Winners highlight the pace of progress in the car business"
"Winners highlight the pace of progress in the car business"
The Auto Express New Car Awards have highlighted just how impressive new cars are and how fast-paced the car industry is, says Steve Fowler
"The Land Rover Defender is undoubtedly unforgettable"
"The Land Rover Defender is undoubtedly unforgettable"
Two recent manufacturing milestones got deputy editor Graham Hope thinking about the most memorable motors
"My Young Adult Cancer Trust van is a true one off”
"My Young Adult Cancer Trust van is a true one off”
Mike Rutherford now has a van he thinks could become a venue for blood tests, screening and more to raise awareness of cancer-related issues
"Motorists are too much of a soft touch"
"Motorists are too much of a soft touch"
Driver lethargy is the reason why our roads are underfunded, says columnist Mike Rutherford
2015 Brit List highlights incredible talent
2015 Brit List highlights incredible talent
Editor Steve Fowler explains the thinking behind the 2015 Brit List which honours the UK's leading car industry executives
Reports of the death of the motorist are greatly exaggerated
Reports of the death of the motorist are greatly exaggerated
The growth of driverless cars doesn't mean the end of the motor industry, says columnist Mike Rutherford
“The UK deserves a great car show - and now it’s got one”
“The UK deserves a great car show - and now it’s got one”
The London Motor Show will be a showcase for all that’s great about the British car industry, says Steve Fowler
“The 20-year warranty could come to the UK"
“The 20-year warranty could come to the UK"
On a recent trip, Mike Rutherford visited a Miami auto mall to find a 20-year warranty on offer. Could it be coming to the UK?
It’s time for the rules of the road to catch up with cars
It’s time for the rules of the road to catch up with cars
The pace of change in the car industry hasn’t been matched by development elsewhere, says deputy editor Graham Hope
Toyota has put one over the VW Group when it comes to profit
Toyota has put one over the VW Group when it comes to profit
Mike Rutherford is impressed by hugely profitable Toyota, with it small number of brands beating VW's wide range
The mark of great car is the quality of ones it has to beat
The mark of great car is the quality of ones it has to beat
If the new XC90 can beat the brilliant Land Rover Discovery, then Volvo’s latest SUV is a very special car indeed, says Steve Fowler
"A Motorists' Party for Britain is needed"
"A Motorists' Party for Britain is needed"
Britain - or some parts of it - needs a political party for motorists, says columnist Mike Rutherford
“History doesn’t bode well for Ford selling Vignale"
“History doesn’t bode well for Ford selling Vignale"
Steve Fowler questions whether Ford dealers can adapt to the needs of premium car buyers with the upmarket Vignale sub-brand
"How a car drives could get less important"
"How a car drives could get less important"
Audi chairman Rupert Stadler hints at a future where autonomous driving and in-car tech takes priority over driving dynamics
Ten minutes with Audi chairman Rupert Stadler
Ten minutes with Audi chairman Rupert Stadler
Our man grabs a quick chat with Audi boss Stadler and covers Apple, F1, BMW, Mercedes and the Korean government...
"The UK's a great place to build and test cars"
"The UK's a great place to build and test cars"
Forget about the Nurburgring, says Steve Fowler; the UK is where manufacturers can really tell if a car will work in the real world
DIY car washing is on its way out
DIY car washing is on its way out
Columnist Mike Rutherford has noticed a new phenomenon of hand car washes in the UK
"PSA is definitely back in the race"
"PSA is definitely back in the race"
Managing multiple brands can be tricky, but PSA is doing fine says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
“Car people are non-existent to our political parties"
“Car people are non-existent to our political parties"
Cars, car drivers, car buyers and car industry employees are conspicuous by their absence from political manifestos, says Mike Rutherford
It's hard for car makers not to listen to over 61,000 of you
It's hard for car makers not to listen to over 61,000 of you
Cars are better than ever but there’s room for improvement, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Mercedes has risen to the top of the tree in 2015
Mercedes has risen to the top of the tree in 2015
A World Car of the Year hat-trick is a big win for Mercedes, says columnist Mike Rutherford
The driverless car industry will kill more jobs than it make
The driverless car industry will kill more jobs than it make
We need a more realistic approach to driverless cars, says columnist Mike Rutherford
"Let’s not forget it’s a key time for the car industry"
"Let’s not forget it’s a key time for the car industry"
A critical Election is looming - deputy editor Graham Hope asks who is on the side of the motorist
“Vauxhall and GM are giving tech a refreshing human touch” 
“Vauxhall and GM are giving tech a refreshing human touch”
Connectivity is a big battleground for car makers these days, says Steve Fowler. GM claims to be at the forefront with new OnStar system
“Cameron must do better if he’s to win votes of 30m drivers"
“Cameron must do better if he’s to win votes of 30m drivers"
With an election imminent that could oust David Cameron, it’s no surprise to Mike Rutherford that the PM is trying to befriend motorists
Britain's state of the art models
Britain's state of the art models
The UK might be small but we produce some of the world's best cars, says columnist Mike Rutherford
"JLR is a small company that's growing fast"
"JLR is a small company that's growing fast"
Owners really loved the old Jaguar XF. Now Steve Fowler wonders if the new car can repeat the feat
SEAT insists anything is possible with Samsung
SEAT insists anything is possible with Samsung
One of the most important and symbolic events from Geneva 2015 was the marriage between SEAT and Samsung, says Mike Rutherford
It’s time people who make the rules on cars knew about cars
It’s time people who make the rules on cars knew about cars
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is concerned by penalties on diesel cars after years of financial encouragement
New drug-driving laws are a grotesque, ill-considered mess"
New drug-driving laws are a grotesque, ill-considered mess"
We need separate drug-drive laws for legal and illegal users, says columnist Mike Rutherford