Opinion
The UK is now building fewer cars than in the 1950s and that's inexplicable to me
The UK is now building fewer cars than in the 1950s and that's inexplicable to me
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK’s car building industry needs a major overhaul
Buying the right car can work wonders for your mental health
Buying the right car can work wonders for your mental health
Paul Adam explains the role the car can play in helping to give you the ‘me time’ to maintain your wellbeing
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Editor Paul Barker thinks the 2025 Driver Power survey reveals what manufacturers really need to work on, and touchscreens is top of the list
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
A new Citroen 2CV could be inbound, but would this be a French fancy or a financial flop?
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
In light of an apparent ‘new dawn for our railways', Mike Rutherford isn’t feeling too optimistic about this particular mode of transport
The power from thousands of UK car drivers is now in your hands
The power from thousands of UK car drivers is now in your hands
Darren Wilson explains why we value your insight into car ownership – and how you can share your opinions with us right now
The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist
The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist
Editor Paul Barker thinks the London Congestion Charge price increase is another example of motorists being seen as a cash cow by Governments
You shouldn’t assume supermarkets will offer the lowest petrol and diesel prices
You shouldn’t assume supermarkets will offer the lowest petrol and diesel prices
Mike Rutherford thinks the business model that resulted in cheaper supermarket fuel is broken
Buying a nearly new car could save you serious money
Buying a nearly new car could save you serious money
Ryan Birch explains the pros and cons of buying what are often described as ‘nearly new’ or ‘delivery mileage' cars
Electric car drivers won’t ever go back to petrol or diesel
Electric car drivers won’t ever go back to petrol or diesel
Editor Paul Barker thinks the EV transition is coming whether we like it or not
It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA
It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA
Mike Rutherford thinks Jaguar's 'Reimagine' strategy will result in the company exploring further opportunities in the USA
Assumption is the mother of most terrible car purchases
Assumption is the mother of most terrible car purchases
Ellis Hyde explains why you should do your homework and read the small print if you want to avoid any nasty surprises when buying a new car
There’s no point buying a new car if your old one keeps updating itself
There’s no point buying a new car if your old one keeps updating itself
Editor Paul Barker thinks car tech is set to explode in the coming years and it could have an impact on how we buy cars
Kia is returning to its 'Keeping It Affordable' roots
Kia is returning to its 'Keeping It Affordable' roots
Mike Rutherford thinks new cars are simply too expensive, but some manufacturers are starting to do something about it
Entry-level cars are usually the pick of the range
Entry-level cars are usually the pick of the range
Consumer champion Tom Jervis gives his expert insight on why the entry-level editions are often the sweet
spot in any model range
When it comes to car care, our product award winners won’t let you down
When it comes to car care, our product award winners won’t let you down
Editor Paul Barker thinks there's something therapeutic about cleaning and looking after your car
F1 drivers racing road cars on standard tyres would be absolute TV gold
F1 drivers racing road cars on standard tyres would be absolute TV gold
Mike Rutherford thinks support races featuring F1 drivers racing Honda Civics and Renault 5s would be great to watch
Diesel isn’t always a dirty word
Diesel isn’t always a dirty word
Jordan Katsianis explains why he thinks we don’t all have to buy petrol cars or EVs. There is another way that makes real sense for some buyers
From SUVs to classic coupes, cars are simply under appreciated
From SUVs to classic coupes, cars are simply under appreciated
The car is a phenomenal invention, but editor Paul Barker thinks we’ve stopped appreciating it
Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't!
Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't!
Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe
The Renault 5 is the perfect car to kickstart the EV revolution
The Renault 5 is the perfect car to kickstart the EV revolution
Mike Rutherford believes the Renault 5 is the most credible and convincing electric car yet
Fake EV engine noises are worryingly unconvincing
Fake EV engine noises are worryingly unconvincing
Several car makers have tried to implement augmented car sounds into EVs - none have succeeded
Car wheels are simply getting too big
Car wheels are simply getting too big
Tom Jervis gives his expert insight on why big wheels aren’t always a big deal
UK car production is in a sorry state, and it’s likely to get even worse
UK car production is in a sorry state, and it’s likely to get even worse
Mike Rutherford takes a look at car production figures across the globe
Chinese cars can’t match their European rivals when it comes to engineering
Chinese cars can’t match their European rivals when it comes to engineering
This new brand of cars might have battery tech on their side, but European buyers want much more than that
Buying a modern used car for under £10k is almost impossible
Buying a modern used car for under £10k is almost impossible
Phil McNamara discovers that it’s harder than ever to find a good-value car at the affordable end of the market
Britain’s road network is awful compared to France’s
Britain’s road network is awful compared to France’s
After a trip to France highlighted how bad the British road network is compared to our neighbours
UK car prices could actually fall thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs
UK car prices could actually fall thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs
With car companies hinting they could divert stock from the USA to Europe, Mike Rutherford thinks car prices will inevitably fall in the UK
Times are tough but the future is bright for car building in Britain
Times are tough but the future is bright for car building in Britain
UK car manufacturing has huge challenges – but high hopes, too
You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest
You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest
Chris Rosamond explains why ultra-fast charging could convince you to make the switch to driving an EV
The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party
The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party
Despite only just arriving, deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks the Ford Puma Gen-E is already being left behind by its electric car rivals
Donald Trump is the most powerful car bloke on the planet
Donald Trump is the most powerful car bloke on the planet
Mike Rutherford wonders why many car companies remained quiet when Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs
Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out
Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out
Ellis Hyde explains why it’s worth paying extra attention to build quality when you’re choosing your next car
You have to fear for SEAT’s future with no new models on the way
You have to fear for SEAT’s future with no new models on the way
Editor Paul Barker wonders what the future holds for SEAT following the exit of former CEO Wayne Griffiths
‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’
‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’
Our Chief columnist Mike Rutherford celebrates 30 uninterrupted years of Auto Express columns with a look back, and forward