Opinion
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love
Editor Paul Barker says a big thank you to everybody who took part in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
Editor Paul Barker remembers Nick Rielly, a giant figure of the British and International car industry who sadly died on Friday
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids
‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’
‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’
Mike Rutherford thinks Keir Starter needs to address motoring issues if he’s to be an effective Prime Minister
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
Car design can cause plenty of debate, and editor Paul Barker thinks that's something new brands should learn from if they want to stand out from the …
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
Mike Rutherford thinks car companies such as Fiat should rely less on UK Government subsidies to help bail them out on EV sales, and focus more on res…
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
Senior News Reporter Alastair Crooks has got the off-road bug and wonders what’s stopping people from exploring the limits of their SUVs
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
There are plenty of good deals to be had on EVs, but editor Paul Barker wonders if they’re what new car buyers really want
“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
Mike Rutherford speaks to legendary car designer Frank Stephenson to see what’s next
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
Editor Paul Barker takes a look at three new cars this week - the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan Qashqai and Alfa Romeo Junior
'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'
'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'
Mike Rutherford thinks the prices of electric cars is the number one thing deterring consumers from making the switch
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever
‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’
‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’
Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be more British car companies selling sensibly priced cars on the world stage
“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”
“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”
Steve Fowler’s time as our editor-in-chief has come to an end, but first he wants to say a few thank yous - starting with one for you
‘The UK should be fighting for a Chinese or Korean car factory’
‘The UK should be fighting for a Chinese or Korean car factory’
Mike Rutherford thinks UK politicians should be seeking to establish a new state-of-the-art and job-creating Asian car factory on British soil
“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”
“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks there should be more incentives for people who take additional driver training
“The Dacia Spring might be as significant in the 21st century as the Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle were in the 20th”
“The Dacia Spring might be as significant in the 21st century as the Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle were in the 20th”
Mike Rutherford thinks many other manufacturers will have to follow the example set by Renault and Dacia when it comes to EVs
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the arrival of Chinese cars in Europe is forcing many of the established brands to up their game
“MG is easily outselling Jaguar, Land Rover and Bentley combined”
“MG is easily outselling Jaguar, Land Rover and Bentley combined”
The wave of Chinese cars has arrived in the UK, and Mike Rutherford thinks it’s not about to stop any time soon
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks electric cars were largely forgotten in the latest Budget
“Why would any retailer sell a new car at cost price?”
“Why would any retailer sell a new car at cost price?”
Mike Rutherford wonders if we really need ‘cars at cost’ schemes when they lack financial transparency
“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited that a new Fiat Panda could finally be on the way
"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"
"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"
Mike Rutherford is confused as to why so many car manufacturers avoided the 2024 Geneva Motor Show
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks the Geneva launches of the Renault 5 and MG3 show that the death of the small car has been greatly exaggerated
'Cheap SUVs are where the smart money's going in today's car market'
'Cheap SUVs are where the smart money's going in today's car market'
Mike Rutherford thinks sensibly priced SUVs are the natural successor to less spacious family hatchbacks
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
With many people claiming electric cars are just too expensive, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Dacia Spring’s arrival in the UK is exactly wh…
“Some manufacturers are losing their appetite for electric cars”
“Some manufacturers are losing their appetite for electric cars”
With EV market share shrinking, Mike Rutherford thinks there might be delays to the proposed 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler laments the lack of physical buttons in almost all new cars
‘BYD is rubbing salt into Tesla’s wounds’
‘BYD is rubbing salt into Tesla’s wounds’
Mike Rutherford thinks BYD’s superb start to 2024 is part of the reason Tesla’s market valuation has plummeted
‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’
‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders whether Stellantis will bother bringing the Lancia Ypsilon to the UK
‘Electric cars could end up like Betamax’
‘Electric cars could end up like Betamax’
Mike Rutherford thinks electric cars could end being priced out of the market - just like Betamax did almost 50 years ago
‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’
‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’
While Honda is looking to reduce its global line-up, Volkswagen believes different car designs are needed for each region