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"Germany’s number one when it comes to building the best"
Opinion World Car Awards

"Germany’s number one when it comes to building the best"

As Mike Rutherford has voted in 2015’s World Car Awards, he thinks the Germans have the market cornered, but Brits aren’t far behind
Opinion
20 Feb 2015
“At last, a car maker that’s not obsessed with beating BMW”
Opinion Volvo

“At last, a car maker that’s not obsessed with beating BMW”

After driving the new XC90, Steve Fowler thinks Volvo has come of age with a clear direction for the future
Opinion
18 Feb 2015
"Annual driving appraisals should be compulsory"
Opinion Mike driving appraisal

"Annual driving appraisals should be compulsory"

Mike Rutherford thinks a compulsory driving appraisal every year could be one of the best investments a motorist can make
Opinion
13 Feb 2015
"Fiat’s had more false dawns than the England football team"

"Fiat’s had more false dawns than the England football team"

We’ve been teased by the prospect of future Fiats before, only to find another 500 variant, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
11 Feb 2015
“There’s a lot that other car firms could learn from Mazda”
Opinion Mazda MX-5

“There’s a lot that other car firms could learn from Mazda”

Deputy editor Graham Hope thinks Mazda’s constant search for innovation is paying huge dividends, and that others should take note
Opinion
6 Feb 2015
"Affordable cars shouldn't be underestimated"
Opinion World Car Awards

"Affordable cars shouldn't be underestimated"

Mike Rutherford gives his run-down of some of the contenders for this year’s World Car Awards
Opinion
4 Feb 2015
“UK car production hits a high and is set to grow even more”
Opinion - car production

“UK car production hits a high and is set to grow even more”

With an election looming, Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes the next government sees the importance of further UK growth and investment
Opinion
30 Jan 2015
“Merc, BMW and Audi have had their moments of glory"
Jaguar XE Opinion

“Merc, BMW and Audi have had their moments of glory"

With the arrival of the brand new XE, Jaguar is threatening to play the Germans at their own game, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
28 Jan 2015
"I’d choose an old banger over an electric car any day"
Opinion chargers

"I’d choose an old banger over an electric car any day"

Electric vehicles and charging points just aren’t up to the job, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
23 Jan 2015
"Ford's GT stole the show, but how does it affect Mondeo?"
Opinion Ford GT

"Ford's GT stole the show, but how does it affect Mondeo?"

The day tech from the Ford GT supercar makes its way onto everyday models can't come soon enough, says Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
21 Jan 2015
"Transport is real a day-to-day issue"
Transport policy opinion

"Transport is real a day-to-day issue"

Getting transport policy right is crucial for the upcoming election, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
16 Jan 2015
Trying to keep track of Mercedes’ ever expanding range
Merc opinion

Trying to keep track of Mercedes’ ever expanding range

Deputy editor Graham Hope is struggling to make sense of Merc's ever-expanding range
Opinion
14 Jan 2015
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"Your future car could be like a butler"
Mercedes F 015 opinion

"Your future car could be like a butler"

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler on the amazing car tech that will change our lives
Opinion
14 Jan 2015
French car makers should offer a sense of style
Opinion: French cars style

French car makers should offer a sense of style

The Citroen C4 Cactus has led way for new breed of stylish French cars now a new Renault 5 is following suit
Opinion
11 Jan 2015
"My New Year’s resolution is to never pay full retail price"
Money saving, cash, hands, sale, rutherford, opinion

"My New Year’s resolution is to never pay full retail price"

Auto Express columnist Mike Rutherford is looking forward to a pound-pinching 2015
Opinion
7 Jan 2015
"The car rental revolution has begun"
Opinion: rental revolution

"The car rental revolution has begun"

Great car rental deals may spell the end for car ownership as we know it but that could still be great news for consumers
Opinion
26 Dec 2014
"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
Car of the People 2014/2015
Citroen C4 Cactus: opinion

Car of the People 2014/2015

Mike names his Car of the People 2014/2015
Opinion
12 Dec 2014
"2014 was a great year, but 2015 will be even better"
Opinion 2014/2015

"2014 was a great year, but 2015 will be even better"

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler says 2015 is shaping up nicely - especially from a British point of view
Opinion
10 Dec 2014
"For motorists today, hydrogen cars are irrelevant"
Opinion hydrogen

"For motorists today, hydrogen cars are irrelevant"

The tech is there, but the energy industry and governments aren't investing enough in hydrogen, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
5 Dec 2014
"Tesla's fuelling infrastructure is key to its success"
Opinion Tesla

"Tesla's fuelling infrastructure is key to its success"

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Tesla-style fuelling infrastructure could solve problem of fuelling hydrogen cars
Opinion
3 Dec 2014
Opinion: manufacturers' EV range claims are unrealistic
Opinion Kia Soul EV

Opinion: manufacturers' EV range claims are unrealistic

Mike Rutherford ponders the range and price anxieties of electric cars following a drive in the Kia Soul EV
Opinion
28 Nov 2014
SEAT's future is bright…and you've played a significant role
Opinion SEAT Leon ST

SEAT's future is bright…and you've played a significant role

The influence of Driver Power is clear to see, as SEAT plans to turn around its dealers as a result
Opinion
26 Nov 2014
"Other sports treat their elite titles with respect, not F1

"Other sports treat their elite titles with respect, not F1

Formula One rule makers had a lucky escape when Lewis Hamilton took the 2014 F1 World Championship
Opinion
23 Nov 2014
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"Audi's gadgetry is audaciously clever"
Audi traffic lights opinion

"Audi's gadgetry is audaciously clever"

Traffic light recognition tech is incredible but requires co-operation from governments, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
21 Nov 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
Motorists may be fooled into believing car theft is rampant
AE Opinion car crime scaremongering

Motorists may be fooled into believing car theft is rampant

It was only a matter of time before scaremongering about car crime returned, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
14 Nov 2014
"Car buying hasn't changed much in 50 years… until now"
Opinion - Hyundai Rockar showroom

"Car buying hasn't changed much in 50 years… until now"

The opening of Hyundai's Rockar showroom could signal a shift in the way we buy cars to a new online model
Opinion
12 Nov 2014
"Young adults find it impossible to buy a car"
Auto Express Opinion learner

"Young adults find it impossible to buy a car"

Excessively priced insurance is the reason first-time drivers find it so difficult to run a car, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
7 Nov 2014
"Put as much effort into choosing tyres as you would your ne
AE Opinion tyre test winter driving

"Put as much effort into choosing tyres as you would your ne

Our tyre tests prove why safety should take priority over price, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
6 Nov 2014
"Car owners are being priced off the road by our 'leaders'"
Opinion David Cameron

"Car owners are being priced off the road by our 'leaders'"

Our man wants to remind David Cameron he's broken his 'friend of the motorist' promise he made in 2010
Opinion
31 Oct 2014
"Hatchbacks, not SUVs, are grabbing the sales"
Pulsar opinion

"Hatchbacks, not SUVs, are grabbing the sales"

There’s life in the old hatchback yet in spite of all the new SUVs, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
29 Oct 2014
"VW employees are the cleverest in the car business"
VW Passat opinion

"VW employees are the cleverest in the car business"

VW's employees are busier, cleverer and hungrier than we thought, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Opinion
27 Oct 2014
"How good could Skoda be if VW left it to its own devices?"
Skoda Fabia opinion

"How good could Skoda be if VW left it to its own devices?"

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler ponders the potential of the Czech brand without VW Group pressures
Opinion
20 Oct 2014
Sibling-style rivalry between brands is great for consumers
AE Opinion Peugeot Citroen

Sibling-style rivalry between brands is great for consumers

Our man thinks healthy rivalry between Peugeot and Citroen helps produce some of the best, most desirable real-world models
Opinion
15 Oct 2014
"Winds of change at GM have blown in a brilliant new Corsa"

"Winds of change at GM have blown in a brilliant new Corsa"

The new Vauxhall Corsa proves GM is no longer playing catch-up, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
14 Oct 2014
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