Opinion
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
There are plenty of good deals to be had on EVs, but editor Paul Barker wonders if they’re what new car buyers really want
“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
Mike Rutherford speaks to legendary car designer Frank Stephenson to see what’s next
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
Editor Paul Barker takes a look at three new cars this week - the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan Qashqai and Alfa Romeo Junior
'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'
'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'
Mike Rutherford thinks the prices of electric cars is the number one thing deterring consumers from making the switch
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever
‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’
‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’
Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be more British car companies selling sensibly priced cars on the world stage
“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”
“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”
Steve Fowler’s time as our editor-in-chief has come to an end, but first he wants to say a few thank yous - starting with one for you
‘The UK should be fighting for a Chinese or Korean car factory’
‘The UK should be fighting for a Chinese or Korean car factory’
Mike Rutherford thinks UK politicians should be seeking to establish a new state-of-the-art and job-creating Asian car factory on British soil
“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”
“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks there should be more incentives for people who take additional driver training
“The Dacia Spring might be as significant in the 21st century as the Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle were in the 20th”
“The Dacia Spring might be as significant in the 21st century as the Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle were in the 20th”
Mike Rutherford thinks many other manufacturers will have to follow the example set by Renault and Dacia when it comes to EVs
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the arrival of Chinese cars in Europe is forcing many of the established brands to up their game
“MG is easily outselling Jaguar, Land Rover and Bentley combined”
“MG is easily outselling Jaguar, Land Rover and Bentley combined”
The wave of Chinese cars has arrived in the UK, and Mike Rutherford thinks it’s not about to stop any time soon
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks electric cars were largely forgotten in the latest Budget
“Why would any retailer sell a new car at cost price?”
“Why would any retailer sell a new car at cost price?”
Mike Rutherford wonders if we really need ‘cars at cost’ schemes when they lack financial transparency
'Budget 2024 missed the big chance to incentivise EVs and stop the blizzard of cheap Chinese car imports’
'Budget 2024 missed the big chance to incentivise EVs and stop the blizzard of cheap Chinese car imports’
Quentin Willson of FairCharge thinks the failure to support the UK electric car industry in the 2024 budget could have far-reaching effects as cheap C…
“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited that a new Fiat Panda could finally be on the way
"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"
"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"
Mike Rutherford is confused as to why so many car manufacturers avoided the 2024 Geneva Motor Show
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks the Geneva launches of the Renault 5 and MG3 show that the death of the small car has been greatly exaggerated
'Cheap SUVs are where the smart money's going in today's car market'
'Cheap SUVs are where the smart money's going in today's car market'
Mike Rutherford thinks sensibly priced SUVs are the natural successor to less spacious family hatchbacks
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
With many people claiming electric cars are just too expensive, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Dacia Spring’s arrival in the UK is exactly wh…
“Some manufacturers are losing their appetite for electric cars”
“Some manufacturers are losing their appetite for electric cars”
With EV market share shrinking, Mike Rutherford thinks there might be delays to the proposed 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler laments the lack of physical buttons in almost all new cars
‘BYD is rubbing salt into Tesla’s wounds’
‘BYD is rubbing salt into Tesla’s wounds’
Mike Rutherford thinks BYD’s superb start to 2024 is part of the reason Tesla’s market valuation has plummeted
‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’
‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders whether Stellantis will bother bringing the Lancia Ypsilon to the UK
‘Electric cars could end up like Betamax’
‘Electric cars could end up like Betamax’
Mike Rutherford thinks electric cars could end being priced out of the market - just like Betamax did almost 50 years ago
‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’
‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’
While Honda is looking to reduce its global line-up, Volkswagen believes different car designs are needed for each region
‘Don’t bet against BYD being the car company of the year in 2024’
‘Don’t bet against BYD being the car company of the year in 2024’
Mike Rutherford looks at the sales figures from 2023 and notices a growing trend heading into 2024
“Too many people made life miserable for car users in 2023”
“Too many people made life miserable for car users in 2023”
After 2023 proved to be a tough year for car users, 2024 already looks much brighter
“2024 will be the year of the cheap electric car”
“2024 will be the year of the cheap electric car”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks manufacturers will be desperate to sell electric cars in 2024, so look out for some great deals
“My car brand of the year is….Kia”
“My car brand of the year is….Kia”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks back at 2023 and thinks it's been a great year for Kia
'Fix Britain’s Third World public charging system or folk won't buy electric cars'
'Fix Britain’s Third World public charging system or folk won't buy electric cars'
Mike Rutherford thinks firms like Tesla are doing its bit, but the creaking electricity supply industry must up its game
‘Forget leasing a car, a cut-price van should be your next everyday vehicle’
‘Forget leasing a car, a cut-price van should be your next everyday vehicle’
With some huge savings to be had, Mike Rutherford thinks a van could be the perfect vehicle
“Your next used car won’t be used, it’ll be recycled”
“Your next used car won’t be used, it’ll be recycled”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks recycling is becoming big business in the motor industry
“Renault is taking over as the manufacturer of cars for the people”
“Renault is taking over as the manufacturer of cars for the people”
Mike Rutherford thinks Renault is doing more than any other manufacturer when it comes to making affordable electric cars
"Hyundai and Kia are now leading the way in electrification and design"
"Hyundai and Kia are now leading the way in electrification and design"
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the success of Hyundai and Kia is a good indication of how the balance of power has shifted in the car industry