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‘Ineos’s clean-sheet approach looks eerily familiar’
Ineos Grenadier

‘Ineos’s clean-sheet approach looks eerily familiar’

The styling of the new Ineos Grenadier is familiar, but editor-in-chief Steve Fowler has been impressed by Ineos Automotive’s original thinking
Opinion
1 Jul 2020
‘Jaguar Land Rover’s next leader needs to bring big change in the right places’

‘Jaguar Land Rover’s next leader needs to bring big change in the right places’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes Tata Sons makes the right decision when it comes to appointing Sir Ralf Speth’s replacement as Jaguar Land Rover CE…
Opinion
24 Jun 2020
“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”
Opinion - Volkswagen Golf

“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”

With new car sales on the decline in the UK, Mike Rutherford wonders if manufacturers could be doing more
Opinion
29 Dec 2019
'Dyson’s electric car woes show that going it alone is tough'
OPINION Dyson

'Dyson’s electric car woes show that going it alone is tough'

The sad scrappage of Dyson's electric car plans show just how tough the car industry is to crack, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
16 Oct 2019
The Ford Puma is here, but surely better names are available
Opinion - Ford Puma badge

The Ford Puma is here, but surely better names are available

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler bemoans Ford's lack of imagination in dusting off the Puma name for its new small SUV
Opinion
26 Jun 2019
ULEZ money grabbing scam
OPINION London

ULEZ money grabbing scam

The recently introduced ultra-low emission zone in London is just another money making scheme targeting motorists, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
21 Apr 2019
2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars
OPINION 2019

2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars

Time to leave talk of Brexit and Dieselgate in the past and look forward to an exciting 2019, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
13 Jan 2019
'The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner in LA than a Jaguar I-Pace'
OPINION WCOTY

'The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner in LA than a Jaguar I-Pace'

Could the Suzuki Jimny be the 2019 World Car of the Year? No. Don’t be daft, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
17 Dec 2018
Hybrid-only Corolla shows the market is shifting
Opinion - Toyota Corolla

Hybrid-only Corolla shows the market is shifting

Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks more and more people in the UK are now willing to give electrified vehicles a try
Opinion
7 Nov 2018
‘The new Focus proves Ford can still build great cars’
Opinion Ford Focus

‘The new Focus proves Ford can still build great cars’

With the Focus back to its best, Ford has shown that it’s capable of much more, writes Jonathan Burn
Opinion
12 Sep 2018
‘Jaguar needs to build on its EV momentum’
Opinion Jaguar Electric

‘Jaguar needs to build on its EV momentum’

The British brand needs to capitalise on the progress it’s made with the electric I-Pace, writes John McIlroy
Opinion
29 Aug 2018
‘The new BMW 3 Series will make saloons trendy again’
Opinion - BMW 3 Series

‘The new BMW 3 Series will make saloons trendy again’

Saloon cars have taken a back seat during the SUV sales boom, but not for much longer believes Steve Fowler…
Opinion
16 Aug 2018
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“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"
Jaguar I-Pace - Opinion

“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"

Using the impressive Jaguar I-Pace as a foundation, the British marque can become an industry leader in EVs, thinks Jonathan Burn
Opinion
6 Jun 2018
‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’

‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’

Mike Rutherford wonders if more car buyers should pursue ‘cost price’ car deals at dealerships
Opinion
4 Mar 2018
‘Samsung is about as profitable as Ford, Renault, Hyundai and the VW Group combined’
Samsung - Mike Rutherford

‘Samsung is about as profitable as Ford, Renault, Hyundai and the VW Group combined’

Mike Rutherford reflects on the rise and rise of Samsung and thinks the Korean company has a big part to play in the automotive industry
Opinion
1 Oct 2017
‘A decade on, the Fiat 500 is still going strong’
fiat 500 in white

‘A decade on, the Fiat 500 is still going strong’

Editor Graham Hope pays homage to the Fiat 500 city car ten years after its first road test
Opinion
9 Aug 2017
‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘
Opinion - Jeep

‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks promising times are ahead for Jeep after speaking to the brand's global boss Mike Manley
Opinion
26 Jul 2017
'Electric cars must be made more affordable'
Opinion - Andy Palmer

'Electric cars must be made more affordable'

Andy Palmer looks at how we can end the perception that electric cars are for the elite
Opinion
27 Jan 2017
"Years down the line, Kia's warranty is still hugely appealing"

"Years down the line, Kia's warranty is still hugely appealing"

As we celebrate the best used buys in our annual Used Car Awards, Graham Hope's been chatting with Kia about its industry-leading warranty
Opinion
21 Sep 2016
"Sunderland's Nissan plant shines after 30 years"
nissan factory

"Sunderland's Nissan plant shines after 30 years"

It's impossible to overstate the importance of Nissan's Wearside plant to the UK car industry, says Graham Hope
Opinion
14 Sep 2016
“Bentley's Bentayga is brilliant but it should feel unique"
Opinion: Bentley bentayga

“Bentley's Bentayga is brilliant but it should feel unique"

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler explains what Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce’s forthcoming luxury SUVs can learn from Bentley’s Bentayga.
Opinion
11 May 2016
"SsangYong's the company that wants to hear from all comers"
Mike Opinion - SsangYong

"SsangYong's the company that wants to hear from all comers"

Stuffy motoring execs and jealously guarded secrets aren't the order of the day at SsangYong, as Mike Rutherford's been finding out
Opinion
8 May 2016
'Hyundai is great at selling, but has to appeal to the heart
Opinion - Hyundai Ioniq

'Hyundai is great at selling, but has to appeal to the heart

As Hyundai’s sales soar, Graham Hope finds out that they aim to be the world’s largest manufacturer, and the most beloved
Opinion
27 Jan 2016
"2016 is crunch time for Italian car brands"

"2016 is crunch time for Italian car brands"

Some of Fiat Chrysler's bold targets come to fruition this year, but will they work? Graham Hope looks ahead
Opinion
6 Jan 2016
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'Buick is dependable in the US - so why can't we buy them?

'Buick is dependable in the US - so why can't we buy them?

US reliability reports say Buick is the most reliable brand across the pond; Mike Rutherford asks why they aren't in the UK...
Opinion
6 Nov 2015
"Buyers need to be careful of optional extras"
Opinion new cars

"Buyers need to be careful of optional extras"

Too often new car buyers don’t think about optional extras - and that’s a big mistake, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
2 Oct 2015
Abarth adds spice to Fiats, but what about other models?
Opinion Fiat Abarth

Abarth adds spice to Fiats, but what about other models?

The 124 Spider proves Fiat has a heart, but Steve Fowler wants to see more that the brand could offer to mainstream buyers
Opinion
22 Jul 2015
"There’s a new honesty around Skoda that’s hugely exciting"
Skoda 7-seat SUV Opinion

"There’s a new honesty around Skoda that’s hugely exciting"

The rise and rise of Skoda looks set to continue with well-judged new models and tempting tech in the pipeline
Opinion
24 Dec 2014
"Mercedes makes great cars, but there’s something lacking"
Mercedes AMG GT opinion

"Mercedes makes great cars, but there’s something lacking"

It’s an A+ for the Mercedes-AMG GT and Maybach - but editor-in-chief Steve Fowler isn't convinced about other Mercs...
Opinion
20 Nov 2014
Opinion: Aston's new CEO
AE Opinion

Opinion: Aston's new CEO

Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks ex-Nissan chief Andy Palmer is a perfect fit as Aston Martin's CEO
Opinion
9 Sep 2014