Opinion
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
‘Renault dealers must deliver on the new Clio’s promise’

‘Renault dealers must deliver on the new Clio’s promise’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Renault's dealer network needs to step up for the all-new Renault Clio to be a true success
'An alliance between JLR and Hyundai-Kia would get my vote'

'An alliance between JLR and Hyundai-Kia would get my vote'
Mike Rutherford thinks the VW-Ford alliance will be selling to around one third of UK buyers, leaving rival groups and firms unhappy
With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous

With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous
Although car sales were down in the UK in 2018, Mike Rutherford still thinks there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic
JLR have a challenging future ahead

JLR have a challenging future ahead
News of the recent job losses and falling profits at JLR should be the wake-up call the company needs, says Steve Fowler
2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars

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
‘Our responsibility to new drivers is falling short’

‘Our responsibility to new drivers is falling short’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks more needs to be done to support drivers who have just passed their test
"Kids aren’t learning to drive"

"Kids aren’t learning to drive"
The car industry is set to undergo a radical change in the next five years, but Mike Rutherford wonders if that's a good thing...
‘New year, same uncertainty, but revolutionary times’

‘New year, same uncertainty, but revolutionary times’
News editor Jonathan Burn thinks 2019 is going to be a groundbreaking year in the car industry
“Demand for off-street parking is about to explode”

“Demand for off-street parking is about to explode”
As EVs grow in popularity, Mike Rutherford thinks drivers without an off-street space would be wise to search for bays they can buy
The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner

The Suzuki Jimny is more of a head turner
Could the Suzuki Jimny be the 2019 World Car of the Year? No. Don’t be daft, says Mike Rutherford
“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”

“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”
Some established names were obsessed with being cool in LA, turning their backs on conventional cars. Big mistake, says Mike Rutherford
VW’s Tesco charge point deal a breakthrough for EVs

VW’s Tesco charge point deal a breakthrough for EVs
Charging points in supermarket carparks is a leap forward for the electric car market, says John McIlroy
Misguided protesters hurt regular folk

Misguided protesters hurt regular folk
The law abiding public need to fight against the disruptive pockets of protesters on our roads, says Mike Rutherford
Exciting time to make a splash in the volatile car 

Exciting time to make a splash in the volatile car
There has never been a better time to join the ever changing car industry, says John McIlroy
‘Motor shows will never die, despite what everyone thinks’

‘Motor shows will never die, despite what everyone thinks’
Mike Rutherford thinks motor shows are not dead just yet and are, in fact, even more important in this day and age
Luxury cars can be tempting

Luxury cars can be tempting
Many manufacturers have ideas above their station but there is nothing wrong with good old-fashioned values, says Steve Fowler
'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'

'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'
With HS2 costs spiralling, Mike Rutherford asks if money should be put into roads instead
We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman

We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman
After winning a fifth Formula One world title, Mike Rutherford thinks Lewis Hamilton is not getting the praise he deserves
Hybrid-only Corolla shows the market is shifting

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
‘The comedians running the UKs transport network repeatedly 

‘The comedians running the UKs transport network repeatedly
Mike Rutherford thinks the people best-qualified to deal with transport problems are the folk who drive on our roads daily
‘Britain’s luxury and sports car brands are thriving’

‘Britain’s luxury and sports car brands are thriving’
Steve Fowler thinks Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren and Aston Martin are leading the way in the luxury and high performance sectors
Land Rover designer is into buildings and cars

Land Rover designer is into buildings and cars
Gerry McGovern is deliberately provocative when designing Land Rovers, says Mike Rutherford
'The time is right for us to start DrivingElectric'

'The time is right for us to start DrivingElectric'
A change in mindset is all that’s needed to start reaping the benefits of electric car ownership, says Steve Fowler
UK political parties are ignoring 50 million motorists

UK political parties are ignoring 50 million motorists
Recent party political broadcasts have hardly mentioned Britain's 50 million motorists, says Mike Rutherford
EV grant cut

EV grant cut
The slashing of the EV and PHEV grant will have consequences for the electric car market, says Steve Fowler
"Peugeot is delivering the goods with confidence"

"Peugeot is delivering the goods with confidence"
Peugeot has been making electric vehicles for decades without an ounce of cockiness, says Mike Rutherford
'Brexit frustration is changing bosses' tone'

'Brexit frustration is changing bosses' tone'
The uncertainty over Brexit is causing concern for car manufacturers, says Steve Fowler
Car firms should be more charitable

Car firms should be more charitable
Car manufacturers should be more charitable, says Mike Rutherford
‘Congrats are in order if you’ve still got your copy of AE’

‘Congrats are in order if you’ve still got your copy of AE’
Mike Rutherford celebrates how far Auto Express – and the automotive industry – has come in the last three decades...
‘Happy 30th birthday to us. And big thanks to you’

‘Happy 30th birthday to us. And big thanks to you’
As we turn 30 years old, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wants to thank you and is hugely grateful that you choose Auto Express
police revoke driver licences

police revoke driver licences
It seems humble front-line cops have been given the OK to snatch licences from drivers, says Mike Rutherford
‘PSA’s premium push is already paying off’

‘PSA’s premium push is already paying off’
Peugeot Citroen's plan to delve into the premium market with its DS brand seems to be paying off, says Steve Fowler...