Opinion
The Volkswagen T-Roc is more globally significant than the Polo
The Volkswagen T-Roc is more globally significant than the Polo
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks an all-electric version of the Volkswagen T-Roc is sure to follow the ID. Golf to market
Multi-fuelled hybrid cars have to be the wisest choice for the 2020s and beyond
Multi-fuelled hybrid cars have to be the wisest choice for the 2020s and beyond
Mike Rutherford thinks there’s a future for cars powered by petrol, electricity, the sun’s rays... and a wind-up handle
The Ford Capri is testing the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ adage to breaking point
The Ford Capri is testing the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ adage to breaking point
Editor Paul Barker looks at why Ford decided to bring back the Capri name on a new electric SUV
Jaguar is driving to survive so Formula E success has real value
Jaguar is driving to survive so Formula E success has real value
Tom Jervis thinks Jag’s Formula E exploits are coming at a great time for the British brand, especially with a TV series in the works…
UK 3D and 4D number plate rules are unclear and confusing
UK 3D and 4D number plate rules are unclear and confusing
Regtransfers CEO, Mark Trimbee, weighs-in on the confusion around 3D and 4D number plates, calling for clearer guidance for motorists
The arrival of sub-£20k electric cars can't come soon enough
The arrival of sub-£20k electric cars can't come soon enough
Mike Rutherford thinks that pure electric cars are still struggling to win over the hearts and minds of buyers
F1 is in danger of becoming too expensive for its fans
F1 is in danger of becoming too expensive for its fans
After attending the 2024 British Grand Prix, Paul Barker was left shocked at how expensive everything was
It’s a shame Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover or Rolls-Royce aren't good enough for the Prime Minister
It’s a shame Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover or Rolls-Royce aren't good enough for the Prime Minister
Mike Rutherford looks back at a rollercoaster week in the automotive world
The new Ford Capri should have been more coupe and less SUV
The new Ford Capri should have been more coupe and less SUV
Editor Paul Barker thinks is surprising it has taken Ford thing long to bring back the Capri nameplate, and wonder what will be next
Labour could take £400billion from motorists over the next five years
Labour could take £400billion from motorists over the next five years
Mike Rutherford wonders whether the Labour party will reinvest the money it will make from motorists in better, safer, more efficient roads
The 2024 New Car Awards were the most competitive yet
The 2024 New Car Awards were the most competitive yet
Editor Paul Barker admits it was hard to pick an overall Car of the Year due to so many strong contenders, but thinks we ended up with a worthy winner
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Andy Palmer, ex-Aston Martin and Nissan boss, is backing a Labour government to make a difference to the UK car industry
An average new car price of £40k is simply too high for most people
An average new car price of £40k is simply too high for most people
With the average price of a new car in the UK now over £40,000, Mike Rutherford thinks vehicle manufacturers need to rip up their RRP lists and start …
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia, Kia and MG were once considered underdogs, but the 2024 Driver Power results show just how far all three manufacturers h…
The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress
The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress
Mike Rutherford laments the demise of the iconic Geneva Motor Show
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love
Editor Paul Barker says a big thank you to everybody who took part in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Editor Paul Barker remembers Nick Rielly, a giant figure of the British and International car industry who sadly died on Friday
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids
‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’
‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’
Mike Rutherford thinks Keir Starter needs to address motoring issues if he’s to be an effective Prime Minister
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
Car design can cause plenty of debate, and editor Paul Barker thinks that's something new brands should learn from if they want to stand out from the …
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
Mike Rutherford thinks car companies such as Fiat should rely less on UK Government subsidies to help bail them out on EV sales, and focus more on res…
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
Senior News Reporter Alastair Crooks has got the off-road bug and wonders what’s stopping people from exploring the limits of their SUVs
“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