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Opinion

“The Citroen C4 wiped the floor with the opposition in the latest Driver Power survey”
Opinion - Citroen C4

“The Citroen C4 wiped the floor with the opposition in the latest Driver Power survey”

Current affairs editor Chris Rosamond believes Driver Power can reinforce reputations or rebuild them
Opinion
14 Jun 2023
“Second hand EVs are the ultimate bargains of the year”
Opinion - Nissan Leaf

“Second hand EVs are the ultimate bargains of the year”

With the price of used electric cars plummeting, Mike Rutherford thinks it’s the perfect time to buy
Opinion
11 Jun 2023
“Incredible new car deals are coming through daily”
Opinion - car deals

“Incredible new car deals are coming through daily”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler’s latest purchase shows there are some fantastic car deals available right now
Opinion
7 Jun 2023
“The Dacia Jogger is the best-value car on the market, period”
Dacia Jogger opinion

“The Dacia Jogger is the best-value car on the market, period”

If you believe in the ‘less is more’ principle, Mike Rutherford thinks 1.0-litre cars might be right up your street
Opinion
4 Jun 2023
“It’s time for Aston Martin to embrace a more radical design”
Opinion - Aston Martin DB12

“It’s time for Aston Martin to embrace a more radical design”

While editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Aston Martin DB12 is a beautiful car, he wonders if it looks a little too familiar
Opinion
31 May 2023
“Genie Point cut its greedy EV charging tariff from 98p to 79p, but it’s still way over the top”
Opinion - Genie Point

“Genie Point cut its greedy EV charging tariff from 98p to 79p, but it’s still way over the top”

Mike Rutherford thinks some electricity providers are charging far too much to top up an EV
Opinion
28 May 2023
“The new BMW 5 Series is everything the brand does best in one car”
BMW 5 Series - opinion

“The new BMW 5 Series is everything the brand does best in one car”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the new 5 Series shows that BMW is in a good place to withstand any future challenges
Opinion
24 May 2023
“Most Brits are not in favour of ULEZ”
Opinion - ULEZ

“Most Brits are not in favour of ULEZ”

With so much uncertainty to come, Mike Rutherford thinks you should exercise caution if you're about to buy a new car
Opinion
20 May 2023
“The new MG Cyberster will cast its light across the brand’s whole range”
Opinion - MG Cyberster

“The new MG Cyberster will cast its light across the brand’s whole range”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the new MG Cyberster will be used as a vital tool to further improve the brand's other models
Opinion
17 May 2023
“Sales of electric cars have increased – but at a painfully slow rate”
Opinion - Vauxhall Corsa Electric

“Sales of electric cars have increased – but at a painfully slow rate”

Mike Rutherford thinks much more needs to be done before the UK bans the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in January 2030
Opinion
14 May 2023
“EV is the future, but legislation must not make ICE unaffordable”
Opinion - Skoda Fabia

“EV is the future, but legislation must not make ICE unaffordable”

Deputy editor John McIlroy agrees electric is the endgame, but is worried that regulations could wipe out a good five years’ worth of cleaner petrol c…
Opinion
3 May 2023
“Motorways without hard shoulders are insane”
Opinion - smart motorways

“Motorways without hard shoulders are insane”

Mike Rutherford is pleased to hear that future smart motorways are being axed, but now wants to see existing ones get their hard shoulders back
Opinion
30 Apr 2023
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“BYD overtaking VW in China signals a tectonic shift in the global car industry”
Opinion - BYD

“BYD overtaking VW in China signals a tectonic shift in the global car industry”

Dr Andy Palmer sees the dramatic rise of BYD as just the start of huge, China-driven change on the car manufacturing scene
Opinion
28 Apr 2023
‘Not every car manufacturer will survive the Chinese revolution’
Opinion - HiPhi

‘Not every car manufacturer will survive the Chinese revolution’

With a wave of Chinese cars on the way to the UK, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the survival of some well-known manufacturers could be under thr…
Opinion
26 Apr 2023
‘Average workers can’t afford new cars costing £40k apiece’
Opinion - Toyota bZ4x

‘Average workers can’t afford new cars costing £40k apiece’

As inflation continues to rage, Mike Rutherford thinks a £40k-plus price tag for regular family cars is already certain
Opinion
23 Apr 2023
“Polestar thinks rear car windscreens are a thing of the past”
Opinion - Polestar 4

“Polestar thinks rear car windscreens are a thing of the past”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is not sure he’s ready for a car with no window at the back
Opinion
19 Apr 2023
'Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car range is wiping the floor with rivals'
Opinion - Hyundai Ioniq range

'Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car range is wiping the floor with rivals'

Mike Rutherford thinks Hyundai’s numerous award wins are well-deserved
Opinion
16 Apr 2023
“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”
Kia Hyundai opinion

“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks these Korean brands have made serious progress in recent years, but both are still struggling to shake their uncoo…
Opinion
12 Apr 2023
“Genesis being crowned ‘Best Car Company’ was a shock”
Opinion - Genesis

“Genesis being crowned ‘Best Car Company’ was a shock”

Mike Rutherford reflects on some surprises at this year’s Best Cars of the Year awards
Opinion
9 Apr 2023
“The BMW M2 is a timely reminder of just how thrilling petrol power can be”
Opinion - BMW M2

“The BMW M2 is a timely reminder of just how thrilling petrol power can be”

After the disappointment of the XM, deputy editor John McIlroy was delighted to find BMW’s M division still knows how to make a sensational performanc…
Opinion
5 Apr 2023
“By ignoring the potential of e-fuels in cars, the UK government is choosing soundbites over sound science”
Opinion - efuels

“By ignoring the potential of e-fuels in cars, the UK government is choosing soundbites over sound science”

Andy Palmer thinks the UK is missing a trick by putting all its eggs in the electric car basket and ignoring other technologies
Opinion
3 Apr 2023
‘The car aftersales service industry could learn plenty from IKEA, John Lewis, and even Primark’
IKEA - opinion

‘The car aftersales service industry could learn plenty from IKEA, John Lewis, and even Primark’

Mike Rutherford has seen little change in car servicing for 40 years and thinks aftersales firms should look to the retail heavyweights for tips...
Opinion
2 Apr 2023
‘The new Ford Capri should be another great, fun car with the Blue Oval badge’
Opinion - Ford Capri

‘The new Ford Capri should be another great, fun car with the Blue Oval badge’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is pleased to see the Capri name return, even if it is on a new coupe-crossover
Opinion
30 Mar 2023
‘With a world population of 8 billion, car production of just 61.6 million is surprisingly low’
Car production - opinion

‘With a world population of 8 billion, car production of just 61.6 million is surprisingly low’

Mike Rutherford thinks that current global car production is inadequate when compared to the amount of people living on the planet
Opinion
26 Mar 2023
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‘The Volkswagen ID.2all has been created with a £22k price tag in mind’
VW ID2all - opinion

‘The Volkswagen ID.2all has been created with a £22k price tag in mind’

Deputy editor John McIlory thinks VW’s latest small concept could be the people’s electric car
Opinion
22 Mar 2023
‘Naming a car correctly is important to its success’
Opinion - Build Your Dreams

‘Naming a car correctly is important to its success’

After driving the BYD Atto 3, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks naming a car correctly is key to it becoming a success
Opinion
15 Mar 2023
‘Petrol prices should be lower after energy firms announced record profits’
Shell - opinion

‘Petrol prices should be lower after energy firms announced record profits’

Mike Rutherford thinks excessive profiteering is one of the most distasteful examples of corporate greed
Opinion
12 Mar 2023
“MINI has the character and soul that other car makers crave”
Opinion - MINI

“MINI has the character and soul that other car makers crave”

While many car brands still struggle with an identity, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is impressed how MINI still manages to stand out
Opinion
8 Mar 2023
“Max Verstappen provided the best value-for-money in F1 last year”
Opinion - Verstappen

“Max Verstappen provided the best value-for-money in F1 last year”

Despite his eye-watering F1 salary, Max Verstappen cost Red Bull just $2.3m per victory in 2022
Opinion
5 Mar 2023
‘It’s disgraceful to single out the car as the cause of air pollution’
Opinion - pollution

‘It’s disgraceful to single out the car as the cause of air pollution’

Mike Rutherford has compiled a league table of the worst air polluters, and the car doesn't feature in the top five
Opinion
27 Feb 2023
‘The days of affordable mass market Ford cars are over’
Opinion - Ford

‘The days of affordable mass market Ford cars are over’

Ford no longer sees itself as a 'volume car maker'. Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders if we'll love the new Ford as much as we did the old one
Opinion
22 Feb 2023
“Our new real-world test is the most comprehensive car review you'll find”
Opinion - real-world road test

“Our new real-world test is the most comprehensive car review you'll find”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks our new road test format is the best way of comparing two vehicles
Opinion
17 Feb 2023
"Kia is a huge success story but its new high prices are a risk"
Kia opinion

"Kia is a huge success story but its new high prices are a risk"

Kia is going upmarket, but Mike Rutherford thinks luxury models should solely be the domain of sister brand Genesis
Opinion
12 Feb 2023
“The fresh thinking at Ineos is just what the car business needs”
Opinion - Ineos

“The fresh thinking at Ineos is just what the car business needs”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Ineos Automotive team’s determination will quickly build the brand into a force to be reckoned with
Opinion
8 Feb 2023
“Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion is the greediest ruse I’ve ever seen a politician put their name to”
Opinion - ULEZ

“Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion is the greediest ruse I’ve ever seen a politician put their name to”

Mike Rutherford is convinced the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will leave some motorists £3,000 a year worse off
Opinion
5 Feb 2023
“Nissan’s Sunderland plant would never have been built without Margaret Thatcher”
Opinion - Nissan Sunderland

“Nissan’s Sunderland plant would never have been built without Margaret Thatcher”

Mike Rutherford thinks the last three PMs need to follow Margaret Thatcher’s lead when it comes to automotive delivery and commitment
Opinion
29 Jan 2023
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