Opinion
Car industry is floundering due to a lack of support

Car industry is floundering due to a lack of support
Steve Fowler thinks car bosses rather than politicians would be better suited to dealing with the struggling UK car industry
FCA / Renault merger deal has fallen through

FCA / Renault merger deal has fallen through
The idea of a potential merger between FCA and Renault sounded like a bad idea, so Mike Rutherford is glad the deal has fallen through
‘Car guys never retire, they go on to greater things’

‘Car guys never retire, they go on to greater things’
Ian Callum, Dr Dieter Zetsche and Paul Buckett have left jobs in the car industry, but Steve Fowler thinks they'll leave a lasting legacy
'2018 was the year the UK car industry went backwards'

'2018 was the year the UK car industry went backwards'
2018 was a disastrous year for the UK car industry with it going backwards in too many crucial areas, says Mike Rutherford
'The all-electric Vauxhall Corsa is a landmark car for EVs'

'The all-electric Vauxhall Corsa is a landmark car for EVs'
The new Vauxhall Corsa has gone electric and editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks this could be a game changer for electric cars
'Google can change how cars are sold forever'

'Google can change how cars are sold forever'
Google should lend it's modern retailing expertise to car manufacturers rather than building its own car, says Mike Rutherford
‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’

‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Jaguar Land Rover could benefit from a change of owner
We need a British motor

We need a British motor
A British motor show is needed to help educate and inspire the future generations interested in the car industry, says Mike Rutherford
The UK should follow Norway's lead for an EV future

The UK should follow Norway's lead for an EV future
Norway has embraced the electric car and sales are rising rapidly and the UK should be taking note, says Steve Fowler
'Motorist's freedom is being stripped away'

'Motorist's freedom is being stripped away'
The introduction of speed limiters into new cars is another example of freedom being stripped away, says Mike Rutherford
'Tesla needs to cement its place as THE electric car maker'

'Tesla needs to cement its place as THE electric car maker'
Tesla needs to prove that it is the definitive electric car maker and stay ahead of its mainstream rivals, says John McIlroy
'Are motor shows dead or alive? 

'Are motor shows dead or alive?
No car manufacturer seems to know whether or not the humble motor show is going to thrive to be killed off, says Mike Rutherford
Jaguar WCOTY 2019

Jaguar WCOTY 2019
Jaguar and Ian Callum have both proved that the UK motor industry is not on its knees after all, says Mike Rutherford
‘Genesis is set to succeed where Infiniti has failed’

‘Genesis is set to succeed where Infiniti has failed’
Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis is coming to Europe, and Steve Fowler thinks it will succeed where many others have failed
ULEZ money grabbing scam

ULEZ money grabbing scam
The recently introduced ultra-low emission zone in London is just another money making scheme targeting motorists, says Mike Rutherford
‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’

‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’
With an electric hypercar and a 911 rival on the way, Steve Fowler thinks the future of Lotus looks bright under Geely’s leadership
Hyundai-Kia is becoming a global car superpower

Hyundai-Kia is becoming a global car superpower
Hyundai-Kia have dramatically improved in the last few decades and look set to become one of the motoring giants, says Mike Rutherford
‘Car makers need to work hard to stay relevant’

‘Car makers need to work hard to stay relevant’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks some car companies might not survive if they don’t adapt to the new world of mobility services
'Coventry council is insulting UK's Motor City'

'Coventry council is insulting UK's Motor City'
The proposal of a 'leave your car at home' scheme by Coventry Council is an insult to the UK's Motor City, says Mike Rutherford
‘Hyundai and Kia plan to up their game even further’

‘Hyundai and Kia plan to up their game even further’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Euisun Chung’s leadership is steering Hyundai, Kia and Genesis into an even brighter future
'UK government to create a new car company after Brexit'

'UK government to create a new car company after Brexit'
If Brexit happens then the government should use it to create a UK-run car company, says Mike Rutherford
Volvo is pushing the safety boundaries 

Volvo is pushing the safety boundaries
Despite its pioneering safety history, Volvo is being more ambitious than ever before in its pursuit for safety, says John Mcllory
'The world may never see 100 million new car sales'

'The world may never see 100 million new car sales'
86 million new car sales in 2018 is impressive but the 100 million barrier may be out of reach says Mike Rutherford
Missing manufacturers from Geneva

Missing manufacturers from Geneva
Several manufacturers were missing from this year's Geneva Motor Show, and have all lost out on big sales, says Mike Rutherford
'Car companies that don’t partner up won’t survive'

'Car companies that don’t partner up won’t survive'
Mercedes and BMW are setting a good example of sharing technology and expertise, says Steve Fowler
'Volkswagen needs to sell a £5k car in Britain'

'Volkswagen needs to sell a £5k car in Britain'
The Geneva Motor Show showed us that new models are too expensive and something needs to be done about it, says Mike Rutherford
“The new VW Group is letting its other brands shine”

“The new VW Group is letting its other brands shine”
SEAT’s position as a technology leader wouldn’t have happened under previous VW management, says Steve Fowler
‘Ugly designs and F1 failure are taking their toll on Honda’

‘Ugly designs and F1 failure are taking their toll on Honda’
Honda is a shadow of its former self, but Swindon deserves better, says Mike Rutherford
The new Polestar 2 could be the start of something good

The new Polestar 2 could be the start of something good
Polestar could be about to shake up the way we buy and own cars, says Steve Fowler
Jaguar advertising 

Jaguar advertising
Jaguar's advertising agency needs to be making more of a song and dance about how world-class its cars are, says Mike Rutherford
‘McLaren is already a great British success story’

‘McLaren is already a great British success story’
While some British car makers are struggling, Steve Fowler thinks McLaren’s success is nothing short of miraculous
Despite everything happening now, the UK car industry is sti

Despite everything happening now, the UK car industry is sti
Despite all the negativity about the UK car industry, Mike Rutherford thinks it's still better than its American and Japanese counterparts
JLR designers and engineers show they can deliver

JLR designers and engineers show they can deliver
JLR can climb back from the brink if its engineers are given clear direction, says John Mcllroy
“Train travel was rubbish a decade ago”

“Train travel was rubbish a decade ago”
Mike Rutherford thinks the colossal rail industry subsidies would be better diverted into roads, cars and motorway service areas
As the 19-plate approaches

As the 19-plate approaches
As March approaches, now is the time to buy a new car, says Steve Fowler
'The best car ever made doesn't even exist'

'The best car ever made doesn't even exist'
The best car can't be named or driven as it is a car that simply doesn't exist, says Mike Rutherford