Opinion
Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians 
Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians
We need to reduce our carbon footprint, but I’ll never not advocate for people buying the car that’s right for them
2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars
2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars
The Chinese car invasion is in full swing and editor Paul Barker sees 2026 as a pivotal year where UK buyers will start to take notice
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs
Steve Walker thinks that MPVs would bring some much-needed choice back to a family car market fixated by SUVs
Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!
Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!
Dean Gibson wants more money from car taxation to go specifically on road maintenance
Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options
Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options
Shane Wilkinson wishes for the cut-price drop-top to make a comeback
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Mike Rutherford explains why Britain should follow in the EU’s footsteps
Dreaming of a new car this Christmas? Why the holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself
Dreaming of a new car this Christmas? Why the holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself
Deputy editor Richard Ingram believes that the Christmas lull is the perfect time to get a new car
Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold
Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold
Editor Paul Barker is fully on board with Jaguar’s attempt to move into the £140k luxury car space
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
Richard Ingram explains why plateauing consumer demand has changed the outlook for EVs
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme
EV grant makes the new ‘budget’ Tesla Model Y Standard look expensive
EV grant makes the new ‘budget’ Tesla Model Y Standard look expensive
Despite now being available from £42,000, the Model Y still seems rather pricey when lined up against some excellent mainstream rivals that are aided …
Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them
Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them
Editor Paul Barker thinks the road user charging will put people off switching to an electric vehicle, while simultaneously hurting the car industry
Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees
Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees
Jaguar’s controversial rebrand has ruffled a few feathers, but dismiss it at your peril – the hype is real
Ford would sell more cars if it hadn’t murdered the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo
Ford would sell more cars if it hadn’t murdered the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo
Having killed off the Fiesta and Mondeo, Mike Rutherford is struggling to understand why Ford has now done the same thing to the Focus
Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
Dean Gibson explains why online owners’ forums are goldmines of motoring information
Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why
Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why
Our consumer reporter believes Motability needs to get with the times and reasses what it classifies as a premium car
This Autumn Budget doesn’t cure car buyer uncertainty and doubt, it makes them worse 
This Autumn Budget doesn’t cure car buyer uncertainty and doubt, it makes them worse
Steve Walker thinks the Autumn Budget measures will fail to generate the consumer confidence that the car market needs.
Mitsubishi’s UK return will only be a success if its cars are very cheap
Mitsubishi’s UK return will only be a success if its cars are very cheap
Editor Paul Barker struggles to see how Mitsubishi will make an impact in the UK as it returns to a more competitive market than ever
It might be time for Abarth and DS to give up on the UK
It might be time for Abarth and DS to give up on the UK
Mike Rutherford takes a closer look at which dealer networks are despondent with the manufacturers they represent
Buying a used electric car is still too expensive for some
Buying a used electric car is still too expensive for some
Max Adams explains that, when you’re choosing a used car, it’s horses for courses
Stop comparing EV charging times to petrol fill-ups, they're already quick enough
Stop comparing EV charging times to petrol fill-ups, they're already quick enough
Paul Barker thinks the EV industry should focus more on efficiency and less on charging times
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
Volkswagen has taken over at the top of the UK sales chart, and Mike Rutherford is pleased to see the brand trying new things in an attempt to stay th…
Want the best used car? Take a good look at the previous owner
Want the best used car? Take a good look at the previous owner
Auto Express’ senior content editor explains why some good old-fashioned detective work can help you find the very best second-hand buy
Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried
Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried
Deputy editor, Richard Ingram, thinks that Renault’s rivals really need to up their game if they want to beat the French manufacturer in the car sales…
Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work
Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work
Shane Wilkinson believes Mazda is going against the grain when it comes to cutting emissions, and the results could be very interesting
China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
After a recent visit to North East Asia, Mike Rutherford thinks the rest of the car world has a lot of catching up to do
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
News reporter Ellis Hyde explains why the new Renault Twingo going from concept to production in only 100 weeks is such an important milestone
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
Mazda's next-gen 2 supermini could be an ideal small car for buyers not yet convinced by all-electric power
Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track
Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track
Subaru has bold plans for the future, and senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis thinks it's about to take the UK by storm
Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare
Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare
Auto Express’s web producer loves having a brand new car, but believes you’re better off leasing than buying outright
Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it
Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it
Editor Paul Barker thinks car headlights are too bright but any solution to combat headlight dazzle is some way off
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
Mike Rutherford takes a look at the New Car World Championships, where the Renault 4 took top honours
Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price
Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price
Editor Paul Barker thinks the rise of Chinese car brands in the UK has caught out established names like Skoda and Vauxhall
A recall check before buying a used car could save your life
A recall check before buying a used car could save your life
Auto Express’s content editor explains how a simple check to see if there are any outstanding safety recalls could be life-saving when buying a car
Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it's to survive
Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it's to survive
Editor Paul Barker thinks the next few years could be crucial to Vauxhall’s survival as a brand