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Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many
Eddie Jordan - opinion

Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many

Mike Rutherford pays tribute to legendary motorsport maverick Eddie Jordan
Opinion
30 Mar 2025
Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please
Opinion - used car adverts

Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please

Richard Ingram reckons that if you want a used car in a very specific spec, you should seek out the right one– regardless of where it is
Opinion
27 Mar 2025
Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future
Opinion - Cupra Born

Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future

Editor Paul Barker wonders how new car buyers are supposed to know if electric cars are the future when the industry itself doesn't know the answer
Opinion
26 Mar 2025
The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars
Opinion - Toyota Yaris Cross

The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars
Opinion
23 Mar 2025
Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess
Opinion - Mav Verstappen

Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess

Our chief columnist Mike Rutherford looks into what Grand Prix drivers are allegedly earning this year
Opinion
21 Mar 2025
Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea
Opinion - AI car ads

Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea

Alex Ingram gives his expert insight on the growing use of AI to write nonsensical used-car ads
Opinion
20 Mar 2025
Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change
Opinion - Volkswagen ID7

Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change

Despite poor EV sales, editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks electric cars are only going to become more important
Opinion
19 Mar 2025
Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it
Opinion - gearboxes

Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it

Auto Express’ senior test editor argues that no one should be worried by the rising popularity of automatic ’boxes
Opinion
14 Mar 2025
Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate
Opinion - Toyota racing

Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate

Paul Barker was impressed with how Toyota test things to breaking point and then puts them back together better
Opinion
12 Mar 2025
A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice
Opinion - apprenticeship

A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice

Mike Rutherford thinks there are plenty of career opportunities in the UK for those who love cars
Opinion
9 Mar 2025
Buying or selling a car can be a frustrating process, but we have the solution
Opinion - car buying and selling

Buying or selling a car can be a frustrating process, but we have the solution

Paul Adam explains how we can help to take the drama out of buying or selling a car
Opinion
6 Mar 2025
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Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down
Opinion - Kia Success

Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down

Paul Barker explains why the Korean brand is managing to win the hearts of so many British buyers
Opinion
5 Mar 2025
Dacia, Renault and VW are delivering new cars at the right prices
Opinion - VW Golf

Dacia, Renault and VW are delivering new cars at the right prices

Mike Rutherford takes a look at new car sales figures across Europe
Opinion
2 Mar 2025
Renault has gone from unloved to exciting in just a few years
Opinion - Renault

Renault has gone from unloved to exciting in just a few years

Editor Paul Barker marvels at the transformation of Renault, which now boasts an exciting line-up of cars
Opinion
28 Feb 2025
Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech
Opinion - touchscreens

Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech

Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal but car touchscreens are becoming more complicated and phone-like with no regulation - as our test sho…
Opinion
27 Feb 2025
The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want
Opinion - EVs

The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want

Mike Rutherford is urging political leaders to rethink the 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban
Opinion
23 Feb 2025
Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint
Opinion - slow car buying process

Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint

Paul Barker explains why not rushing into a car-buying decision can yield the best results
Opinion
20 Feb 2025
It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced
Opinion - expensive cars

It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced

Not matter how good a new car might be, Mike Rutherford thinks it will ultimately fail if it's overpriced
Opinion
16 Feb 2025
Car brand loyalty can save you money
Opinion - brand loyalty

Car brand loyalty can save you money

Alastair Crooks explains why choosing the same make and model for your next new or used car makes a great deal of sense
Opinion
13 Feb 2025
It’s catastrophic that UK car production has fallen so dramatically
Opinion - car factory

It’s catastrophic that UK car production has fallen so dramatically

Mike Rutherford wonders what can be done to boost the UK’s car industry
Opinion
9 Feb 2025
Trump’s tariff threats spell trouble for global car-makers
Opinion - car transport ship

Trump’s tariff threats spell trouble for global car-makers

Andy Palmer believes a trade war is the last thing the car industry needs with protectionism likely to stifle innovation
Opinion
8 Feb 2025
Chinese cars present interesting and tricky choices to UK buyers
Opinion - Ora 03 GT

Chinese cars present interesting and tricky choices to UK buyers

The Chinese car influx is well and truly on and editor Paul Barker thinks UK car buyers need to do their homework
Opinion
7 Feb 2025
A brand-new car could actually work out cheaper than a used one
Opinion - new vs used

A brand-new car could actually work out cheaper than a used one

Richard Ingram gives his expert insight on why buying a new car can be cheaper than investing in a used one
Opinion
7 Feb 2025
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Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars
Opinion - American cars

Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars

Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Donald Trump has a few things to learn about the car market in the UK and Europe
Opinion
5 Feb 2025
Car brands like Tesla and Vauxhall risk falling behind due to poor leadership
Opinion - Mike Rutherford

Car brands like Tesla and Vauxhall risk falling behind due to poor leadership

Mike Rutherford thinks manufacturers like Tesla and Vauxhall could be left behind due to poor management decisions
Opinion
2 Feb 2025
Used cars with small problems can be a dream for bargain hunters who love to haggle
Opinion - damaged cars

Used cars with small problems can be a dream for bargain hunters who love to haggle

Shane Wilkinson believes that certain problems can actually be dealmakers rather than breakers
Opinion
30 Jan 2025
Elon Musk’s recent behaviour could spell disaster for Tesla
Opinion - Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s recent behaviour could spell disaster for Tesla

Paul Barker shares his opinion on why politics could prove problematic for this beloved EV brand
Opinion
29 Jan 2025
Donald Trump is about to seriously disrupt the automotive world
Opinion - Donald Trump

Donald Trump is about to seriously disrupt the automotive world

Mike Rutherford looks at what Donald Trump's return to power means for car companies that don't build cars on American soil
Opinion
26 Jan 2025
Winter is the best time to buy a convertible car
Opinion - convertibles

Winter is the best time to buy a convertible car

Paul Adam explains why poor weather can result in big bargains
Opinion
23 Jan 2025
Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer
Mike Rutherford - Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer - header

Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer

Mike Rutherford believes motorists will snub electric cars in favour of hybrids for years to come
Opinion
19 Jan 2025
Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought
Opinion - preparing for a sale

Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought

Alastair Crooks shares his top tips on preparing for a successful sale
Opinion
16 Jan 2025
Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy
Opinion - car tech privacy

Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy

Are our cars becoming a bit too nosy? Editor Paul Barker shares his concerns
Opinion
15 Jan 2025
Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars
Opinion - Osamu Suzuki

Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars

Mike Rutherford celebrates the life of Osamu Suzuki
Opinion
12 Jan 2025
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Opinion - PHEVs

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Opinion
11 Jan 2025
The quick car finance option is rarely the best one
Opinion - quick car finance

The quick car finance option is rarely the best one

Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson explains why it always pays to shop around when it comes to financing your next car
Opinion
9 Jan 2025