'Henrik Fisker is the automotive industry's next leading man'
'Henrik Fisker is the automotive industry's next leading man'
Mike Rutherford believes that the EV company founder is destined to follow in the footsteps of Henry Ford and John DeLorean
20 Aug 2023
'From Formula E to Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 2023 was full of car-related disappointments'
'From Formula E to Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 2023 was full of car-related disappointments'
Mike Rutherford believes that the last month has provided a constant bombardment of motoring misfortunes
13 Aug 2023
‘The ULEZ expansion is more about Sadiq Khan grabbing cash than cleaning the air’
‘The ULEZ expansion is more about Sadiq Khan grabbing cash than cleaning the air’
Mike Rutherford wonders about the motives behind London's Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion
6 Aug 2023
'Petrol and diesel prices at motorway services are totally unjustified'
'Petrol and diesel prices at motorway services are totally unjustified'
Mike Rutherford will continue to give motorway service areas a wide berth until they drop their fuel prices
30 Jul 2023
‘The killing-off of the Ford Fiesta shows the contempt car makers have for loyal customers’
‘The killing-off of the Ford Fiesta shows the contempt car makers have for loyal customers’
Mike Rutherford thinks loyalty is a foreign concept to most big businesses
23 Jul 2023
‘Thinking of buying a new EV? The sums simply don’t add up’
‘Thinking of buying a new EV? The sums simply don’t add up’
Mike Rutherford thinks car-buying customers are being overcharged, and many are simply walking away
16 Jul 2023
'2030 petrol and diesel car sales ban? The UK Government hasn't got a clue'
'2030 petrol and diesel car sales ban? The UK Government hasn't got a clue'
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK needs an automotive guru to help the Government understand the industry better
9 Jul 2023
'BYD is here to disrupt the EV market, and that’s a good thing'
'BYD is here to disrupt the EV market, and that’s a good thing'
Mike Rutherford thinks that BYD’s low-cost electric cars could spell the beginning of the end for its pricey, well-established rivals
2 Jul 2023
“There’s a tsunami of Chinese cars heading our way”
“There’s a tsunami of Chinese cars heading our way”
Mike Rutherford thinks China will soon overtake South Korea as the leading Asian car-producing country in Britain
25 Jun 2023
‘Premium brand cars aren’t necessarily better than cheap cars’
‘Premium brand cars aren’t necessarily better than cheap cars’
Mike Rutherford thinks the latest Driver Power survey shows some upmarket cars can often struggle to adequately satisfy consumers
18 Jun 2023
“The Dacia Jogger is the best-value car on the market, period”
“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
4 Jun 2023
“Genie Point cut its greedy EV charging tariff from 98p to 79p, but it’s still way over the top”
“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
28 May 2023
“Most Brits are not in favour of 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
20 May 2023
“Sales of electric cars have increased – but at a painfully slow rate”
“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
14 May 2023
‘A £22k Skoda EV could be a genuine game changer’
‘A £22k Skoda EV could be a genuine game changer’
Mike Rutherford thinks Skoda’s future EV plans are a huge positive for the car industry
7 May 2023
“Motorways without hard shoulders are insane”
“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
30 Apr 2023
‘Average workers can’t afford new cars costing £40k apiece’ 
‘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
23 Apr 2023
'Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car range is wiping the floor with rivals'
'Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car range is wiping the floor with rivals'
Mike Rutherford thinks Hyundai’s numerous award wins are well-deserved
16 Apr 2023
“Genesis being crowned ‘Best Car Company’ was a shock”
“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
9 Apr 2023
‘The car aftersales service industry could learn plenty from IKEA, John Lewis, and even Primark’
‘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...
2 Apr 2023
‘With a world population of 8 billion, car production of just 61.6 million is surprisingly low’
‘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
26 Mar 2023
‘You’re kidding yourself if you think diesel cars and vans are dead’
‘You’re kidding yourself if you think diesel cars and vans are dead’
With so many diesel-powered LCVs being sold, Mike Rutherford thinks there’s still life in the much-maligned fuel
19 Mar 2023
‘Petrol prices should be lower after energy firms announced record profits’
‘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
12 Mar 2023
“Max Verstappen provided the best value-for-money in F1 last year”
“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
5 Mar 2023
‘It’s disgraceful to single out the car as the cause of air 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
27 Feb 2023
“Suzuki is cleverly cornering the small-car market”
“Suzuki is cleverly cornering the small-car market”
With many cars getting bigger, techier and costlier, Mike Rutherford thinks Suzuki is a breath of fresh air with its humble origins and low prices
19 Feb 2023
"Kia is a huge success story but its new high prices are a risk"
"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
12 Feb 2023
“Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion is the greediest ruse I’ve ever seen a politician put their name to”
“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
5 Feb 2023
“Nissan’s Sunderland plant would never have been built without Margaret Thatcher”
“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
29 Jan 2023
“The Volkswagen ID. Buzz attracts levels of attention that its rivals cannot match”
“The Volkswagen ID. Buzz attracts levels of attention that its rivals cannot match”
Mike Rutherford got to grips with a number of VW commercial vehicles at the end of last year and came away thoroughly impressed
22 Jan 2023
‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’
‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’
Mike Rutherford takes a look at car sales in the UK, and thinks 2023 could be a big year for Dacia
15 Jan 2023
“Arriving at a faulty electric car chargepoint is motoring hell”
“Arriving at a faulty electric car chargepoint is motoring hell”
The UK ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is just seven years away, but Mike Rutherford thinks a lot of work still needs to be done
11 Jan 2023
"Electric car range figures need to be accurate" - 2023 wish list
"Electric car range figures need to be accurate" - 2023 wish list
As buyers make the switch to electric power, Mike Rutherford believes that a lack of real-world honesty could come back to haunt carmakers
5 Jan 2023
“Britain needs more cars that can cope with icy winters”
“Britain needs more cars that can cope with icy winters”
After an icy few weeks, Mike Rutherford thinks the British road network is vastly underprepared for the cold weather
25 Dec 2022