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
21 Jul 2024
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
14 Jul 2024
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
7 Jul 2024
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 …
30 Jun 2024
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…
23 Jun 2024
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
16 Jun 2024
“Britain’s automotive industry has been bruised and battered over the last five years”
“Britain’s automotive industry has been bruised and battered over the last five years”
Mike Rutherford thinks a Chinese manufacturer should open a car factory in Britain - preferably one called BYD
9 Jun 2024
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“We urgently need to know where Labour, the Conservatives, Lib Dems and others stand on motoring matters”
“We urgently need to know where Labour, the Conservatives, Lib Dems and others stand on motoring matters”
With the general election fast approaching, Mike Rutherford thinks the 40 million driving-licence holders of Britain have the power in their hands
2 Jun 2024
‘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
26 May 2024
“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
19 May 2024
‘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
12 May 2024
"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…
5 May 2024
‘The British car industry is one of the nation’s best employers’
‘The British car industry is one of the nation’s best employers’
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK’s multi-billion-pound automotive industry is the perfect place for many youngsters to start their working life
28 Apr 2024
“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
21 Apr 2024
'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
14 Apr 2024
‘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
7 Apr 2024
‘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
31 Mar 2024
“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
24 Mar 2024
“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
17 Mar 2024
“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
10 Mar 2024
"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
3 Mar 2024
'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
25 Feb 2024
“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
19 Feb 2024
“The Volkswagen Golf is the greatest real-world car of the last 50 years”
“The Volkswagen Golf is the greatest real-world car of the last 50 years”
Mike Rutherford thinks the new or used VW Golfs that he either bought, leased or ran as company cars were the finest affordable cars on the market
11 Feb 2024
‘Car makers and insurance firms need to take a look at the real-world’
‘Car makers and insurance firms need to take a look at the real-world’
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s time wealthy companies in the global car business stepped up to assist those who need help
4 Feb 2024
‘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
28 Jan 2024
‘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
21 Jan 2024
‘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
14 Jan 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
7 Jan 2024
“Hybrid cars hit the sweet spot in terms of desirability, price, convenience and tech”
“Hybrid cars hit the sweet spot in terms of desirability, price, convenience and tech”
Mike Rutherford thinks recent sales show that hybrids are the car of choice for UK customers
24 Dec 2023
'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
10 Dec 2023
‘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
3 Dec 2023
“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
26 Nov 2023
‘Volvo has to work hard to maintain its reputation as a maker of the safest cars on the planet’
‘Volvo has to work hard to maintain its reputation as a maker of the safest cars on the planet’
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s hard work keeping an enviable reputation intact, especially with new brands snapping hard at your heels
19 Nov 2023