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Opinion

“We’d like to see cars designed by designers"
Opinion car design

“We’d like to see cars designed by designers"

Conservatism seems to be the name of the car design game lately, says Steve Fowler - but we want to see bolder designs
Opinion
8 Jul 2015
“Think long and hard about bargain-basement tyres”
Opinion tyres

“Think long and hard about bargain-basement tyres”

Buyers think less about tyres than baby seats, airbags and braking systems, says Mike Rutherford - but they’re just as important
Opinion
3 Jul 2015
"Winners highlight the pace of progress in the car business"
Opinion awards

"Winners highlight the pace of progress in the car business"

The Auto Express New Car Awards have highlighted just how impressive new cars are and how fast-paced the car industry is, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
1 Jul 2015
"The Land Rover Defender is undoubtedly unforgettable"
DEFENDER OPINION

"The Land Rover Defender is undoubtedly unforgettable"

Two recent manufacturing milestones got deputy editor Graham Hope thinking about the most memorable motors
Opinion
25 Jun 2015
"My Young Adult Cancer Trust van is a true one off”
Opinion Rutherford

"My Young Adult Cancer Trust van is a true one off”

Mike Rutherford now has a van he thinks could become a venue for blood tests, screening and more to raise awareness of cancer-related issues
Opinion
24 Jun 2015
"Motorists are too much of a soft touch"
OPINION potholes

"Motorists are too much of a soft touch"

Driver lethargy is the reason why our roads are underfunded, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
19 Jun 2015
2015 Brit List highlights incredible talent
Brit list 2015 opinion

2015 Brit List highlights incredible talent

Editor Steve Fowler explains the thinking behind the 2015 Brit List which honours the UK's leading car industry executives
Opinion
17 Jun 2015
Reports of the death of the motorist are greatly exaggerated

Reports of the death of the motorist are greatly exaggerated

The growth of driverless cars doesn't mean the end of the motor industry, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
12 Jun 2015
“The UK deserves a great car show - and now it’s got one”
Opinion London Motor Show

“The UK deserves a great car show - and now it’s got one”

The London Motor Show will be a showcase for all that’s great about the British car industry, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
10 Jun 2015
“The 20-year warranty could come to the UK"

“The 20-year warranty could come to the UK"

On a recent trip, Mike Rutherford visited a Miami auto mall to find a 20-year warranty on offer. Could it be coming to the UK?
Opinion
5 Jun 2015
It’s time for the rules of the road to catch up with cars
Road rules opinion

It’s time for the rules of the road to catch up with cars

The pace of change in the car industry hasn’t been matched by development elsewhere, says deputy editor Graham Hope
Opinion
3 Jun 2015
Toyota has put one over the VW Group when it comes to profit
Toyota OPINION

Toyota has put one over the VW Group when it comes to profit

Mike Rutherford is impressed by hugely profitable Toyota, with it small number of brands beating VW's wide range
Opinion
29 May 2015
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The mark of great car is the quality of ones it has to beat
Opinion Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Discovery

The mark of great car is the quality of ones it has to beat

If the new XC90 can beat the brilliant Land Rover Discovery, then Volvo’s latest SUV is a very special car indeed, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
27 May 2015
"A Motorists' Party for Britain is needed"
Motorists party opinion

"A Motorists' Party for Britain is needed"

Britain - or some parts of it - needs a political party for motorists, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
22 May 2015
“History doesn’t bode well for Ford selling Vignale"
Opinion Ford Vignale

“History doesn’t bode well for Ford selling Vignale"

Steve Fowler questions whether Ford dealers can adapt to the needs of premium car buyers with the upmarket Vignale sub-brand
Opinion
20 May 2015
"How a car drives could get less important"

"How a car drives could get less important"

Audi chairman Rupert Stadler hints at a future where autonomous driving and in-car tech takes priority over driving dynamics
Opinion
13 May 2015
Ten minutes with Audi chairman Rupert Stadler

Ten minutes with Audi chairman Rupert Stadler

Our man grabs a quick chat with Audi boss Stadler and covers Apple, F1, BMW, Mercedes and the Korean government...
Opinion
11 May 2015
"The UK's a great place to build and test cars"
Opinion UK test

"The UK's a great place to build and test cars"

Forget about the Nurburgring, says Steve Fowler; the UK is where manufacturers can really tell if a car will work in the real world
Opinion
6 May 2015
DIY car washing is on its way out
Car wash OPINION

DIY car washing is on its way out

Columnist Mike Rutherford has noticed a new phenomenon of hand car washes in the UK
Opinion
1 May 2015
"PSA is definitely back in the race"
AE Opinion Peugeot Citroen

"PSA is definitely back in the race"

Managing multiple brands can be tricky, but PSA is doing fine says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
29 Apr 2015
“Car people are non-existent to our political parties"
Opinion election

“Car people are non-existent to our political parties"

Cars, car drivers, car buyers and car industry employees are conspicuous by their absence from political manifestos, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
24 Apr 2015
It's hard for car makers not to listen to over 61,000 of you

It's hard for car makers not to listen to over 61,000 of you

Cars are better than ever but there’s room for improvement, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
22 Apr 2015
Mercedes has risen to the top of the tree in 2015
Merc opinion

Mercedes has risen to the top of the tree in 2015

A World Car of the Year hat-trick is a big win for Mercedes, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
20 Apr 2015
The driverless car industry will kill more jobs than it make
Driverless cars OPINION

The driverless car industry will kill more jobs than it make

We need a more realistic approach to driverless cars, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
11 Apr 2015
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"Let’s not forget it’s a key time for the car industry"
Election OPINION

"Let’s not forget it’s a key time for the car industry"

A critical Election is looming - deputy editor Graham Hope asks who is on the side of the motorist
Opinion
8 Apr 2015
“Vauxhall and GM are giving tech a refreshing human touch”
Opinion Vauxhall GM

“Vauxhall and GM are giving tech a refreshing human touch”

Connectivity is a big battleground for car makers these days, says Steve Fowler. GM claims to be at the forefront with new OnStar system
Opinion
3 Apr 2015
“Cameron must do better if he’s to win votes of 30m drivers"
Opinion election

“Cameron must do better if he’s to win votes of 30m drivers"

With an election imminent that could oust David Cameron, it’s no surprise to Mike Rutherford that the PM is trying to befriend motorists
Opinion
1 Apr 2015
Britain's state of the art models
JLR models OPINION

Britain's state of the art models

The UK might be small but we produce some of the world's best cars, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
27 Mar 2015
"JLR is a small company that's growing fast"
Jaguar XF opinion

"JLR is a small company that's growing fast"

Owners really loved the old Jaguar XF. Now Steve Fowler wonders if the new car can repeat the feat
Opinion
25 Mar 2015
SEAT insists anything is possible with Samsung
Opinion SEAT/Samsung

SEAT insists anything is possible with Samsung

One of the most important and symbolic events from Geneva 2015 was the marriage between SEAT and Samsung, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
20 Mar 2015
It’s time people who make the rules on cars knew about cars
Diesel legislation - OPINION

It’s time people who make the rules on cars knew about cars

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is concerned by penalties on diesel cars after years of financial encouragement
Opinion
18 Mar 2015
New drug-driving laws are a grotesque, ill-considered mess"
Drug driving OPINION

New drug-driving laws are a grotesque, ill-considered mess"

We need separate drug-drive laws for legal and illegal users, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
13 Mar 2015
Is Ken Block the future of motorsport?
Ken Block opinion

Is Ken Block the future of motorsport?

Check out Ken Block's online videos if the F1 gets boring, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
12 Mar 2015
“New Type R kicks off 2015 as Honda’s big year”
Honda Opinion

“New Type R kicks off 2015 as Honda’s big year”

2015 is the year things really kick off for one of Japan's most intriguing brands, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
5 Mar 2015
"The UK should be the motor show capital of Europe"
Geneva opinion

"The UK should be the motor show capital of Europe"

The huge cost of visiting Geneva is pricing it out of the market, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
27 Feb 2015
Why Apple will be worrying car makers to the core
Opinion Apple

Why Apple will be worrying car makers to the core

Amidst rumours of Apple producing its own car, Steve Fowler lists ten reasons why the tech giant should be taken seriously
Opinion
25 Feb 2015
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