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'Budget 2024 missed the big chance to incentivise EVs and stop the blizzard of cheap Chinese car imports’
Opinion - Quentin Wilson
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'Budget 2024 missed the big chance to incentivise EVs and stop the blizzard of cheap Chinese car imports’

Quentin Willson of FairCharge thinks the failure to support the UK electric car industry in the 2024 budget could have far-reaching effects as cheap C…
6 Mar 2024
“Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine are wildly exaggerated”
Opinion - combustion engines
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“Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine are wildly exaggerated”

Andy Palmer thinks that the internal combustion engine, in partnership with e-fuels, still has a big role to play if the application is right
12 Jan 2024
“Faster manufacturing can bring a new wave of cheap EVs from Europe’s big players”
Opinion – cheap EV manufacturing
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“Faster manufacturing can bring a new wave of cheap EVs from Europe’s big players”

The Chinese may yet falter: quicker, more efficient production could see prices of European electric cars fall
19 Oct 2023
‘MP Greg Smith is fighting for motorists instead of against them’
Opinion - Greg Smith
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‘MP Greg Smith is fighting for motorists instead of against them’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler has met many politicians throughout his career, but MP Greg Smith is a little bit different
30 Aug 2023
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‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’
Opinion - car tech
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‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler isn’t convinced that every 'innovation' is an improvement over good old-fashioned simplicity
23 Aug 2023
'Henrik Fisker is the automotive industry's next leading man'
Opinion - Henrik Fisker
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'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
‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’
Opinion - JLR CEO
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‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that JLR’s Adrian Mardell is the right CEO at the right time
16 Aug 2023

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'From Formula E to Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 2023 was full of car-related disappointments'
Opinion - July 2023
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'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
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‘Resurrecting old car names is a smart idea’
Opinion - old car names
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‘Resurrecting old car names is a smart idea’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that naming cars is one of the toughest challenges for brands, so reviving the popular names of the past is a cl…
9 Aug 2023
'New Chinese car brands are changing the face of our New Car Awards - and there’s more to come'
Opinion - New Car Awards 2023
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'New Chinese car brands are changing the face of our New Car Awards - and there’s more to come'

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that the steady stream of high-quality new entries into the UK car market is fantastic news for buyers
5 Jul 2023
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'Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car range is wiping the floor with rivals'
Opinion - Hyundai Ioniq range
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'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
“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”
Kia Hyundai opinion
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“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks these Korean brands have made serious progress in recent years, but both are still struggling to shake their uncoo…
12 Apr 2023
“SEAT could be the first victim as the affordable electric car battles begin”
Opinion - SEAT
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“SEAT could be the first victim as the affordable electric car battles begin”

Alastair Crooks foresees a bleak future for SEAT and it may not be the only casualty as manufacturers fight it out in the cheap EV space…
24 Mar 2023
"Are small cars dead? Don't bet on it!"
Opinion - small cars
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"Are small cars dead? Don't bet on it!"

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that the rumours about the demise of the small car are simply being exaggerated
25 Jan 2023
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"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
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"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"

Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made
20 Jan 2023
“Some car price rises are thanks to manufacturer greed, not just increased costs”
Opinion - car prices
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“Some car price rises are thanks to manufacturer greed, not just increased costs”

There are a number of economic and supply-chain issues facing car makers, but editor-in-chief Steve Fowler asks if some are just taking advantage
18 Jan 2023
"Electric cars should make up 1 in 4 sales by next year" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - electric cars
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"Electric cars should make up 1 in 4 sales by next year" - 2023 wish list

As EVs continue to improve at a rapid rate, Richard Ingram believes that buyer demand should grow even faster
8 Jan 2023
"The small car needs to make a comeback" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - small cars
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"The small car needs to make a comeback" - 2023 wish list

As the small car market continues to decline, chief reviewer Alex Ingram explains why the world needs these pint-sized motors
7 Jan 2023
“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list
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“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list

“Current affairs editor Tristan Shale-Hester believes we could learn a thing or two from our European neighbours when it comes to building and maintai…
6 Jan 2023
"Electric car range figures need to be accurate" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - battery range honesty
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"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
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"Petrol cars deserve a proper send-off" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - ICE cars send off
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"Petrol cars deserve a proper send-off" - 2023 wish list

As we approach the UK's ban on petrol and diesel car sales, Associate editor Sean Carson would love to see the combustion engine go out with a bang
4 Jan 2023
"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - government support
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"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that the government needs to start spending in order to make the UK more attractive to carmakers and prospective…
3 Jan 2023
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'We still need small cars and Fiat is coming to the rescue'
Fiat small cars opinion
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'We still need small cars and Fiat is coming to the rescue'

Deputy editor John McIlroy believes that Fiat’s boss is offering hope for the future of the small car
30 Nov 2022
‘New Jaguar will be “a copy of nothing” – in every way’
Opinion - Jaguar
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‘New Jaguar will be “a copy of nothing” – in every way’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Jaguar's rebirth is a risk worth taking
15 Jun 2022
“Toyota's GR Corolla exposes the 'drift mode' hot hatches for the frauds they really are”
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“Toyota's GR Corolla exposes the 'drift mode' hot hatches for the frauds they really are”

The sensational new hot hatch, which won’t be coming to the UK, prompts Matt Robinson to consider what a ‘proper’ hot hatch really needs
1 Apr 2022
'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
Highway Code
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'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'

Mike Rutherford points out some handy safety tips for roads users to stay safe
30 Jan 2022
'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'
Opinion Mike Cross
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'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'

John McIlroy praises the retiring Mike Cross for his 37 years of developing Jaguars and Land Rovers
26 Jan 2022
'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'
Opinion common cars
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'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'

Mike Rutherford says exclusivity doesn't need to be expensive
23 Jan 2022
'Swapping traffic police for cameras has been a deadly cost saving'
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'Swapping traffic police for cameras has been a deadly cost saving'

Chris Rosamond says the UK's roads are becoming more dangerous due to less police traffic enforcement
17 Jan 2022
'The best car in the world is Korean'
Opinion Mike Rutherford
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'The best car in the world is Korean'

Mike Rutherford praises Hyundai and Kia's joint win in Best Cars of the Year
16 Jan 2022
'The best way for travellers to prevent COVID spread is to use private cars'
Opinion ICE and EV
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'The best way for travellers to prevent COVID spread is to use private cars'

Mike Rutherford says the government is attacking UK motorists when it should be helping them
9 Jan 2022
'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'
Opinion Fiat
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'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'

John McIlroy thinks there's cause for optimism after talking to the Italian firm's CEO
5 Jan 2022
“We need reliable charging infrastructure before we worry about 600-mile electric cars”
Opinion Mercedes EQXX
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“We need reliable charging infrastructure before we worry about 600-mile electric cars”

Andy Palmer thinks the focus on expanding the range of electric cars should take a back seat to improving public charging facilities
4 Jan 2022
'In the car world, priciest doesn't necessarily mean best'
Best cars of the year 2021
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'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
30 Dec 2021