'An alliance between JLR and Hyundai-Kia would get my vote'
'An alliance between JLR and Hyundai-Kia would get my vote'
Mike Rutherford thinks the VW-Ford alliance will be selling to around one third of UK buyers, leaving rival groups and firms unhappy
With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous
With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous
Although car sales were down in the UK in 2018, Mike Rutherford still thinks there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic
2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars
2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars
Time to leave talk of Brexit and Dieselgate in the past and look forward to an exciting 2019, says Mike Rutherford
"Kids aren’t learning to drive"
"Kids aren’t learning to drive"
The car industry is set to undergo a radical change in the next five years, but Mike Rutherford wonders if that's a good thing...
“Demand for off-street parking is about to explode”
“Demand for off-street parking is about to explode”
As EVs grow in popularity, Mike Rutherford thinks drivers without an off-street space would be wise to search for bays they can buy
The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner
The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner
Could the Suzuki Jimny be the 2019 World Car of the Year? No. Don’t be daft, says Mike Rutherford
“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”
“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”
Some established names were obsessed with being cool in LA, turning their backs on conventional cars. Big mistake, says Mike Rutherford
Misguided protesters hurt regular folk
Misguided protesters hurt regular folk
The law abiding public need to fight against the disruptive pockets of protesters on our roads, says Mike Rutherford
‘Motor shows will never die, despite what everyone thinks’
‘Motor shows will never die, despite what everyone thinks’
Mike Rutherford thinks motor shows are not dead just yet and are, in fact, even more important in this day and age
'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'
'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'
With HS2 costs spiralling, Mike Rutherford asks if money should be put into roads instead
We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman
We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman
After winning a fifth Formula One world title, Mike Rutherford thinks Lewis Hamilton is not getting the praise he deserves
‘The comedians running the UKs transport network repeatedly 
‘The comedians running the UKs transport network repeatedly
Mike Rutherford thinks the people best-qualified to deal with transport problems are the folk who drive on our roads daily
Land Rover designer is into buildings and cars
Land Rover designer is into buildings and cars
Gerry McGovern is deliberately provocative when designing Land Rovers, says Mike Rutherford
UK political parties are ignoring 50 million motorists
UK political parties are ignoring 50 million motorists
Recent party political broadcasts have hardly mentioned Britain's 50 million motorists, says Mike Rutherford
"Peugeot is delivering the goods with confidence"
"Peugeot is delivering the goods with confidence"
Peugeot has been making electric vehicles for decades without an ounce of cockiness, says Mike Rutherford
Car firms should be more charitable
Car firms should be more charitable
Car manufacturers should be more charitable, says Mike Rutherford
‘Congrats are in order if you’ve still got your copy of AE’
‘Congrats are in order if you’ve still got your copy of AE’
Mike Rutherford celebrates how far Auto Express – and the automotive industry – has come in the last three decades...
police revoke driver licences
police revoke driver licences
It seems humble front-line cops have been given the OK to snatch licences from drivers, says Mike Rutherford
‘Airport pick-up and drop-off fees are fleecing drivers’
‘Airport pick-up and drop-off fees are fleecing drivers’
Those who have the temerity to pick up their loved ones from the airport are being ripped off, says Mike Rutherford
‘Uber seems to view its drivers as a necessary evil'
‘Uber seems to view its drivers as a necessary evil'
Uber will soon take delivery of Toyota’s autonomous cars-cum-taxis, so professional drivers should be very afraid, thinks Mike Rutherford
‘Are car firms’ profits really that excessive?’
‘Are car firms’ profits really that excessive?’
Toyota made $22.5billion in 2017, but that might not be as exorbitant as it seems, writes Mike Rutherford
‘The slow withdrawal of car dealers has already begun’
‘The slow withdrawal of car dealers has already begun’
Car dealerships are going the same way as defunct high street retailers, believes Mike Rutherford
‘Britain’s roads are busier than most’, and it’s not fair
‘Britain’s roads are busier than most’, and it’s not fair
The UK’s road network is smaller per square mile than many other developed countries, writes Mike Rutherford
‘Britain is blessed with a brilliant MoT system’
‘Britain is blessed with a brilliant MoT system’
The ASI think tank is wrong to say our MoT system is outdated, writes Mike Rutherford
‘Ever wondered how many billions car firms make?’
‘Ever wondered how many billions car firms make?’
With the world’s top 20 car makers raking in thousands of billions every year, Mike Rutherford analyses the figures
‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'
‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'
With the Government proving clueless over diesels, ULEVs and electric cars, we should take a stand, says Mike Rutherford…
‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’
‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’
As Volvo scores two wins at the New Car Awards, it’s ideally placed to take on established premium brands, says Mike Rutherford
“We remain one of the world’s top small countries"
“We remain one of the world’s top small countries"
Despite recent discouraging news around the UK automotive industry, Mike Rutherford finds some positives
‘To free up our roads we should drive less or drive smaller'
‘To free up our roads we should drive less or drive smaller'
With 50 per cent more cars on our roads than in 1997, Mike Rutherford thinks we should all drive smaller models like the Audi A1…
‘JLR moving the Discovery abroad is only half the story'
‘JLR moving the Discovery abroad is only half the story'
Although Land Rover Discovery production is heading to Slovakia, there is good news to be found, says Mike Rutherford
‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’
‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’
From councils to car park operators, Mike Rutherford believes companies too often employ dubious methods
‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’
‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’
With the prospect of political progress in North Korea, Mike Rutherford believes the region can become a car-making giant
‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’
‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’
With buses, taxis and high-speed trains becoming ever more costly, Mike Rutherford believes cars are unrivalled on price
‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’
‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’
Manufacturers around the globe should get more involved with London Motor Show, argues Mike Rutherford