Opinion
With spiralling new-car prices, Dacia’s focus on value could see it have a big 2026
With spiralling new-car prices, Dacia’s focus on value could see it have a big 2026
Deputy editor Richard Ingram looks ahead at some of the biggest new cars set to arrive in 2026
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
Manufacturers like BYD, Jaecoo and Renault are building affordable cars people actually want to buy, and it’s backed up by sales data
Car brands must go back to cyber security school
Car brands must go back to cyber security school
Tom Jervis thinks that if car manufacturers are going to continue harvesting our data, they need to get better at protecting it from criminals
Cheap Alibaba classic cars could be the answer for enthusiasts on a budget
Cheap Alibaba classic cars could be the answer for enthusiasts on a budget
Alastair Crooks thinks replica classic cars based on reproduced bodyshells could be the next big thing, if safety barriers can be overcome
The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026 
The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026
Phil McNamara thinks the government’s handling of the electric car transition is broadly correct and it should resist calls for change
Want to have the most driving fun? Buy a manual sports car while you can
Want to have the most driving fun? Buy a manual sports car while you can
Auto Express’ content editor believes that, if you enjoy the sensation of driving, now is the time to buy a proper, manual sports car – before it’s to…
Alpine might have finally delivered a premium French car that Brits will take seriously
Alpine might have finally delivered a premium French car that Brits will take seriously
Steve Walker thinks sports car brand Alpine could well solve the long-standing French premium car problem… but by the back door
From the Chinese car surge to EV grants, 2025 has been game-changing
From the Chinese car surge to EV grants, 2025 has been game-changing
Editor Paul Barker takes a look back at the past twelve months
Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again
Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again
News reporter Ellis Hyde believes Tesla is no longer a force to be reckoned with, but could be again
Jaguar will prove the naysayers wrong by building a monolith of design and taste
Jaguar will prove the naysayers wrong by building a monolith of design and taste
Jordan Katsianis thinks the criticism of Jaguar’s bold new approach is misplaced. If anything, it isn’t bold enough.
Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians 
Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians
We need to reduce our carbon footprint, but I’ll never not advocate for people buying the car that’s right for them
2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars
2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars
The Chinese car invasion is in full swing and editor Paul Barker sees 2026 as a pivotal year where UK buyers will start to take notice
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs
Steve Walker thinks that MPVs would bring some much-needed choice back to a family car market fixated by SUVs
Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!
Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!
Dean Gibson wants more money from car taxation to go specifically on road maintenance
Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options
Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options
Shane Wilkinson wishes for the cut-price drop-top to make a comeback
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Mike Rutherford explains why Britain should follow in the EU’s footsteps
Dreaming of a new car this Christmas? Why the holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself
Dreaming of a new car this Christmas? Why the holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself
Deputy editor Richard Ingram believes that the Christmas lull is the perfect time to get a new car
Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold
Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold
Editor Paul Barker is fully on board with Jaguar’s attempt to move into the £140k luxury car space
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
Richard Ingram explains why plateauing consumer demand has changed the outlook for EVs
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme
EV grant makes the new ‘budget’ Tesla Model Y Standard look expensive
EV grant makes the new ‘budget’ Tesla Model Y Standard look expensive
Despite now being available from £42,000, the Model Y still seems rather pricey when lined up against some excellent mainstream rivals that are aided …
Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them
Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them
Editor Paul Barker thinks the road user charging will put people off switching to an electric vehicle, while simultaneously hurting the car industry
Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees
Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees
Jaguar’s controversial rebrand has ruffled a few feathers, but dismiss it at your peril – the hype is real
Ford would sell more cars if it hadn’t murdered the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo
Ford would sell more cars if it hadn’t murdered the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo
Having killed off the Fiesta and Mondeo, Mike Rutherford is struggling to understand why Ford has now done the same thing to the Focus
Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
Dean Gibson explains why online owners’ forums are goldmines of motoring information
Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why
Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why
Our consumer reporter believes Motability needs to get with the times and reasses what it classifies as a premium car
This Autumn Budget doesn’t cure car buyer uncertainty and doubt, it makes them worse 
This Autumn Budget doesn’t cure car buyer uncertainty and doubt, it makes them worse
Steve Walker thinks the Autumn Budget measures will fail to generate the consumer confidence that the car market needs.
Mitsubishi’s UK return will only be a success if its cars are very cheap
Mitsubishi’s UK return will only be a success if its cars are very cheap
Editor Paul Barker struggles to see how Mitsubishi will make an impact in the UK as it returns to a more competitive market than ever
It might be time for Abarth and DS to give up on the UK
It might be time for Abarth and DS to give up on the UK
Mike Rutherford takes a closer look at which dealer networks are despondent with the manufacturers they represent
Buying a used electric car is still too expensive for some
Buying a used electric car is still too expensive for some
Max Adams explains that, when you’re choosing a used car, it’s horses for courses
Stop comparing EV charging times to petrol fill-ups, they're already quick enough
Stop comparing EV charging times to petrol fill-ups, they're already quick enough
Paul Barker thinks the EV industry should focus more on efficiency and less on charging times
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
Volkswagen has taken over at the top of the UK sales chart, and Mike Rutherford is pleased to see the brand trying new things in an attempt to stay th…
Want the best used car? Take a good look at the previous owner
Want the best used car? Take a good look at the previous owner
Auto Express’ senior content editor explains why some good old-fashioned detective work can help you find the very best second-hand buy
Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried
Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried
Deputy editor, Richard Ingram, thinks that Renault’s rivals really need to up their game if they want to beat the French manufacturer in the car sales…
Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work
Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work
Shane Wilkinson believes Mazda is going against the grain when it comes to cutting emissions, and the results could be very interesting