The Car Expert https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ Independent, impartial advice Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:34:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-The-Car-Expert-Square-2018-32x32.png The Car Expert https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ 32 32 32863076 Hyundai Ioniq 9 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/hyundai-ioniq-9-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/hyundai-ioniq-9-2025/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:34:12 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290401 The Ioniq 9 SUV is Hyundai's largest all-electric offering, which is set to arrive in the UK towards the end of 2025.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/hyundai-ioniq-9-2025/feed/ 0 290401 GWM Haval Jolion Pro https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/gwm-haval-jolion-pro-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/gwm-haval-jolion-pro-2025/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:48:27 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290366 The compact Haval Jolion Pro has arrived in the UK with an attractive price tag, but reviewers argue that the SUV is sub-par in several areas.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/gwm-haval-jolion-pro-2025/feed/ 0 290366 Nissan Leaf https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/nissan-leaf-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/nissan-leaf-2025/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:49:56 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290118 The third-generation Nissan Leaf is a compact all-electric family car that is set to arrive in the UK later this year.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/nissan-leaf-2025/feed/ 0 290118 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray makes UK debut https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-makes-uk-debut/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-makes-uk-debut/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:27:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290353 Now available to order, the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car has made its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-makes-uk-debut/feed/ 0 290353 Omoda 9 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/omoda-9-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/omoda-9-2025/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:37:30 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=288139 The Omoda 9 is a large plug-in hybrid SUV that is now on sale, but will its competitive pricing attract buyers away from established alternatives?

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fiat/feed/ 0 289993 New Aston Martin Vantage S revealed https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-aston-martin-vantage-s-revealed/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-aston-martin-vantage-s-revealed/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:39:19 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290331 Aston Martin has revealed its new Vantage S – the most performance-focused in the Aston Martin Vantage sports car range.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-aston-martin-vantage-s-revealed/feed/ 0 290331 Three more Chinese car brands coming to the UK this year https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/three-more-chinese-car-brands-coming-to-the-uk-this-year/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/three-more-chinese-car-brands-coming-to-the-uk-this-year/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:48:39 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290293 Three more Chinese car brands have announced plans to start selling cars in the UK over the last week, joining a host of brands from China that have already arrived in the last 12-18 months.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/three-more-chinese-car-brands-coming-to-the-uk-this-year/feed/ 0 290293 The best websites for used car finance https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/best-used-car-finance-providers/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/best-used-car-finance-providers/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:12:04 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=245539 It pays to shop around for used car finance rather than accepting what the car dealer says. We look at the best sites around.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/best-used-car-finance-providers/feed/ 0 245539 Omoda 9 test drive https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/omoda-9-test-drive-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/omoda-9-test-drive-2025/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:48:09 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=289485 The Omoda 9 is a spacious and well-equipped plug-in hybrid SUV, with excellent electric range and plenty of performance, although it lacks the last degree of refinement that premium rivals offer.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/omoda-9-test-drive-2025/feed/ 0 289485 Kia EV5 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/kia-ev5-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/kia-ev5-2025/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:40:20 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=286190 The Kia EV5 is a mid-size electric SUV that is set to arrive in the UK in the second half of 2025. The Car Expert has had an exclusive preview.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/kia-ev5-2025/feed/ 0 286190 Ford Puma Gen-E https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ford-puma-gen-e-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ford-puma-gen-e-2025/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:28:43 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=286705 The Car Expert has all you need to know about the upcoming Ford Puma Gen-E, the electric version of Britain's best-selling new car.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ford-puma-gen-e-2025/feed/ 0 286705 Britain’s best selling cars of 2025 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/britains-best-selling-cars-of-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/britains-best-selling-cars-of-2025/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:08:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=286052 The Nissan Qashqai finished top of the sales charts in June, while the Ford Puma retains a comfortable lead at the top of the annual leaderboard.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/the-fastest-ways-to-sell-your-car/feed/ 0 289924 Volkswagen Tayron https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-tayron/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-tayron/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:22:10 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290094 Reviewers agree that the Volkswagen Tayron is an excellent choice for larger families, but the Skoda Kodiaq is more affordable.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-tayron/feed/ 0 290094 Stronger month for new car sales in June https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/stronger-month-new-car-sales-june-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/stronger-month-new-car-sales-june-2025/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:07:12 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290086 The UK's new car market returned to growth in June after a slow couple of months, with the overall results slightly ahead of last year as we reach the halfway point of 2025.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/stronger-month-new-car-sales-june-2025/feed/ 0 290086 Audi A6 e-tron https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/audi-a6-e-tron-2024/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/audi-a6-e-tron-2024/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=290043 The Audi A6 e-tron has impressed reviewers thanks to its comfort and efficiency, but many take issue with the car's interior space.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/audi-a6-e-tron-2024/feed/ 0 290043 Renault 5 E-Tech test drive https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/renault-5-e-tech-test-drive/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/renault-5-e-tech-test-drive/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:07:27 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=289997 Is Renault’s new small all-electric hatchback more than just a kickback to times past?

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/renault-5-e-tech-test-drive/feed/ 0 289997 Everything you need to know about Mazda https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mazda/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mazda/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:53:57 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=289867 Mazda has always been a fairly unconventional car company. Find out more about its history and current models in this in-depth feature.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mazda/feed/ 0 289867 Electric Kia EV4 now available to order https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/electric-kia-ev4-now-available-to-order/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/electric-kia-ev4-now-available-to-order/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:09:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=289970 Kia has announced that its new electric EV4 is now available to order, with three trim levels and two powertrain options to choose from.

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