'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
'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
‘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
'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
‘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
‘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
'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
'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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
‘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
'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
“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
‘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...
‘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
‘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
“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
‘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
"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
“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
“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
‘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
“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
"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
‘Car SOS is a real-world show about real-world cars’
‘Car SOS is a real-world show about real-world cars’
Mike Rutherford praises the efforts of Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend, the co-presenters of television series Car SOS
“Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda cars are just too similar”
“Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda cars are just too similar”
Mike Rutherford thinks Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda need to target different audiences if they are to be successful in the future
'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'
'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'
Mike Rutherford says exclusivity doesn't need to be expensive
'In the car world, priciest doesn't necessarily mean best'
'In the car world, priciest doesn't necessarily mean best'
Mike Rutherford says anything from the Fiat 500 to the Porsche Taycan could win the upcoming Best Car of the Year
'Electric cars charging from diesel generators is insane' 
'Electric cars charging from diesel generators is insane'
Mike Rutherford points out the environmentally damaging way some electric cars are charging up
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford
'Britain will be the centre of the car world between 19 and 22 August'
'Britain will be the centre of the car world between 19 and 22 August'
Mike Rutherford says the UK is days away from being the first major car-producing country to stage a national motor show this year