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Andrew Charman
Andrew is a road test editor for The Car Expert. He is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and has been testing and writing about new cars for more than 20 years. Today he is well known to senior personnel at the major car manufacturers and attends many new model launches each year.
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Car reviews
Kia K4 review – first UK drive
The Kia K4 is a good-looking car, but more importantly it ticks all of the important boxes for family transport.
Car buying advice
Everything you need to know about DS Automobiles
DS Automobiles has now been on the UK market for 12 years but many still struggle to understand just what the brand stands for.
Car buying advice
Everything you need to know about Audi
Audi, for many years a tiny upstart among the German premium giants, is today one of their number, and only heading upwards.
Car reviews
Hyundai Inster review – first UK drive
There is a lot to like about the Hyundai Inster – first-time EV buyers in particular will find it reassuringly easy to drive.
Car buying advice
Who or what is Xpeng?
This Chinese newcomer claims to be different to most and, in fact, not a typical car manufacturer at all.
Car buying advice
Everything you need to know about Polestar
Swedish brand Polestar has quickly become established with a range of upmarket performance EVs – find out more here.
Car tyres
Road legal – or safe? When to replace car tyres
In the UK car tyres must have at least 1.6mm of tread. But is it safe to wear your tyres down to the limit, or should you change them sooner?
Car reviews
Genesis GV60 Pure review
The Genesis GV60 is a mid-size electric crossover with strong comfort, rapid charging and generous equipment. It remains competitive, but newer rivals now offer more range and space.
Car safety
Are electric car fires really that common?
Spend time on social media and you'll read plenty of headlines about electric car fires. But do EVs really catch fire all the time or is it a myth?
Car buying advice
Everything you need to know about Mercedes-Benz
The three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz is one of the best-known car badges around – but how much do you know about the company behind it?
Car buying advice
Everything you need to know about Genesis
Genesis has operated in the UK for five years now as a leftfield alternative to Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Here's all you need to know about the brand.
Car buying advice
Everything you need to know about Alpine
Alpine is the performance division of Renault and builder of a brilliant little sports car. We have all you need to know about the brand right here.
Car brands explained
Everything you need to know about Mitsubishi
Just five years after abandoning the UK market, Mitsubishi is returning in 2026. Get up to speed with all you need to know.
Car buying advice
New cars – what’s coming in 2026
With more than 100 new models set to go on sale in 2026, here’s our annual guide to what’s on the way to showrooms.
Car reviews
BYD Seal 6 test drive
What the BYD Seal 6 saloon offers for the money and the general quality of its build could attract plenty of customers.
Car brands explained
Who or what is Geely?
This Chinese brand that’s been in the UK for two decades through controlling stakes in Lotus and Volvo now sells its own models in the UK.
