Opinion

If you believe in the ‘less is more’ principle, Mike Rutherford thinks 1.0-litre cars might be right up your street

While editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Aston Martin DB12 is a beautiful car, he wonders if it looks a little too familiar

Mike Rutherford thinks some electricity providers are charging far too much to top up an EV

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the new 5 Series shows that BMW is in a good place to withstand any future challenges

With so much uncertainty to come, Mike Rutherford thinks you should exercise caution if you're about to buy a new car

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the new MG Cyberster will be used as a vital tool to further improve the brand's other models

Mike Rutherford thinks much more needs to be done before the UK bans the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in January 2030

Mike Rutherford thinks Skoda’s future EV plans are a huge positive for the car industry

Deputy editor John McIlroy agrees electric is the endgame, but is worried that regulations could wipe out a good five years’ worth of cleaner petrol c…

Mike Rutherford is pleased to hear that future smart motorways are being axed, but now wants to see existing ones get their hard shoulders back

Dr Andy Palmer sees the dramatic rise of BYD as just the start of huge, China-driven change on the car manufacturing scene

With a wave of Chinese cars on the way to the UK, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the survival of some well-known manufacturers could be under thr…

As inflation continues to rage, Mike Rutherford thinks a £40k-plus price tag for regular family cars is already certain

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is not sure he’s ready for a car with no window at the back

Mike Rutherford thinks Hyundai’s numerous award wins are well-deserved

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks these Korean brands have made serious progress in recent years, but both are still struggling to shake their uncoo…

Mike Rutherford reflects on some surprises at this year’s Best Cars of the Year awards

After the disappointment of the XM, deputy editor John McIlroy was delighted to find BMW’s M division still knows how to make a sensational performanc…

Andy Palmer thinks the UK is missing a trick by putting all its eggs in the electric car basket and ignoring other technologies

Mike Rutherford has seen little change in car servicing for 40 years and thinks aftersales firms should look to the retail heavyweights for tips...

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is pleased to see the Capri name return, even if it is on a new coupe-crossover

Mike Rutherford thinks that current global car production is inadequate when compared to the amount of people living on the planet

Alastair Crooks foresees a bleak future for SEAT and it may not be the only casualty as manufacturers fight it out in the cheap EV space…

Deputy editor John McIlory thinks VW’s latest small concept could be the people’s electric car

With so many diesel-powered LCVs being sold, Mike Rutherford thinks there’s still life in the much-maligned fuel

After driving the BYD Atto 3, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks naming a car correctly is key to it becoming a success

Mike Rutherford thinks excessive profiteering is one of the most distasteful examples of corporate greed

While many car brands still struggle with an identity, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is impressed how MINI still manages to stand out

Despite his eye-watering F1 salary, Max Verstappen cost Red Bull just $2.3m per victory in 2022

Mike Rutherford has compiled a league table of the worst air polluters, and the car doesn't feature in the top five

Ford no longer sees itself as a 'volume car maker'. Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders if we'll love the new Ford as much as we did the old one

With many cars getting bigger, techier and costlier, Mike Rutherford thinks Suzuki is a breath of fresh air with its humble origins and low prices

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks our new road test format is the best way of comparing two vehicles

Kia is going upmarket, but Mike Rutherford thinks luxury models should solely be the domain of sister brand Genesis