Opinion
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
After the transport secretaries pitch for votes in our leaders’ debate, editor Paul Barker wonders what it could all mean for the motorist
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Editor Paul Barker remembers Nick Rielly, a giant figure of the British and International car industry who sadly died on Friday
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
Senior News Reporter Alastair Crooks has got the off-road bug and wonders what’s stopping people from exploring the limits of their SUVs
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever
'Budget 2024 missed the big chance to incentivise EVs and stop the blizzard of cheap Chinese car imports’
'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…
“Faster manufacturing can bring a new wave of cheap EVs from Europe’s big players”
“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
‘MP Greg Smith is fighting for motorists instead of against them’
‘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
‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’
‘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
'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
‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’
‘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
'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
‘Resurrecting old car names is a smart idea’
‘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…
'New Chinese car brands are changing the face of our New Car Awards - and there’s more to come'
'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
'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
“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”
“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…
“SEAT could be the first victim as the affordable electric car battles begin”
“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…
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
"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
"Electric cars should make up 1 in 4 sales by next year" - 2023 wish list
"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
"The small car needs to make a comeback" - 2023 wish list
"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
“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list
“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…
"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
"Petrol cars deserve a proper send-off" - 2023 wish list
"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
"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list
"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…
'We still need small cars and Fiat is coming to the rescue'
'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
‘New Jaguar will be “a copy of nothing” – in every way’
‘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
'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
Mike Rutherford points out some handy safety tips for roads users to stay safe
'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'
'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
'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
'Swapping traffic police for cameras has been a deadly cost saving'
'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
'The best way for travellers to prevent COVID spread is to use private cars'
'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
'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'
'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'
John McIlroy thinks there's cause for optimism after talking to the Italian firm's CEO
“We need reliable charging infrastructure before we worry about 600-mile electric cars”
“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
'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
"Own a car? Now's the time to sell it"
"Own a car? Now's the time to sell it"
These are strange times in the car market but Vicki Butler-Henderson thinks car sellers who can should take advantage
"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"
"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"
Deputy editor John McIlroy points out how Toyota's experience in hybrids is now paying off