The Car Expert https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/ Independent, impartial advice Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:48:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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 BMW i3 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/bmw-i3-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/bmw-i3-2026/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:54:50 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=296892 The new BMW i3 - the second model of BMW's 'Neue Klasse' generation of electric cars- is expected to arrive in the UK towards the end of 2026.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/bmw-i3-2026/feed/ 0 296892 Kia K4 review – first UK drive https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/kia-k4-review-2026-first-uk-drive/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/kia-k4-review-2026-first-uk-drive/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:59:32 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298219 The Kia K4 is a good-looking car, but more importantly it ticks all of the important boxes for family transport.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/kia-k4-review-2026-first-uk-drive/feed/ 0 298219 Why this oil crisis is different from all the others https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/why-this-oil-crisis-is-different-from-all-the-others/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/why-this-oil-crisis-is-different-from-all-the-others/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298283 Every oil crisis for 50 years has ended the same way. This time, millions of drivers have a genuine alternative to petrol.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/why-this-oil-crisis-is-different-from-all-the-others/feed/ 0 298283 Volkswagen California https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-california-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-california-2026/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:28:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298372 The Volkswagen California is arguably the best campervan choice in the UK, and this latest version is better to drive than its predecessors.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volkswagen-california-2026/feed/ 0 298372 Pricing announced for BYD Atto 3 ‘Evo’ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-byd-atto-3-evo/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-byd-atto-3-evo/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:37 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298335 BYD has priced up its revised Atto 3 'Evo' SUV line-up, which has a longer battery range, faster charging and a longer standard equipment list.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/pricing-announced-for-byd-atto-3-evo/feed/ 0 298335 MG S9 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mg-s9-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mg-s9-2026/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298343 The MG S9 PHEV is a large seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with a cavernous interior and serious value-for-money pricing.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/toyota-c-hr-plus-2026/feed/ 0 290905 Volvo EX60 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volvo-ex60-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volvo-ex60-2026/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:04:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298362 The Volvo EX60 is a new mid-sized electric SUV that promises class-leading battery range, charging speeds and performance.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/volvo-ex60-2026/feed/ 0 298362 New BMW i3 revealed – it’s an electric 3 Series https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-bmw-i3-revealed-electric-3-series/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-bmw-i3-revealed-electric-3-series/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298273 The new BMW i3 is the electric version of the all-new 3 Series and the second model from the Neue Klasse programme – here's what we know ahead of its UK arrival later this year.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-bmw-i3-revealed-electric-3-series/feed/ 0 298273 Jaecoo 7 range expanded with new hybrid model https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-7-range-expanded-with-new-hybrid-model/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-7-range-expanded-with-new-hybrid-model/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298320 Jaecoo has expanded its UK line-up with two new versions of the Jaecoo 7 SUV which arrive in May.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-7-range-expanded-with-new-hybrid-model/feed/ 0 298320 Lepas L8 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/lepas-l8-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/lepas-l8-2026/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:29:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298354 The L8 SUV marks fledgling brand Lepas' first foray into the UK market, promising an upmarket driving experience for a competitive price.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/who-or-what-is-ds-automobiles/feed/ 0 264135 Mini John Cooper Works https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mini-john-cooper-works-2025/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mini-john-cooper-works-2025/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298195 The Mini JCW is a petrol hot hatch with a good turn of speed and a high-quality interior, but its stiff ride quality makes it hard to recommend.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mini-john-cooper-works-2025/feed/ 0 298195 Vauxhall flips the script on EV pricing https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-flips-the-script-on-ev-pricing/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-flips-the-script-on-ev-pricing/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:50:17 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298241 Vauxhall is pricing its electric, plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid Astra models at the same level – and it's a smarter way of selling EVs than most of the industry has managed so far.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/vauxhall-flips-the-script-on-ev-pricing/feed/ 0 298241 Clever new pricing structure for updated Vauxhall Astra https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/clever-new-pricing-structure-for-updated-vauxhall-astra/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/clever-new-pricing-structure-for-updated-vauxhall-astra/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:18:31 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298234 The updated Vauxhall Astra costs the same whether you want electric, plug-in hybrid or hybrid – and whether you want the hatchback or estate.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/clever-new-pricing-structure-for-updated-vauxhall-astra/feed/ 0 298234 New Mercedes-Benz VLE people carrier unveiled https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-mercedes-benz-vle-people-carrier-unveiled/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-mercedes-benz-vle-people-carrier-unveiled/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:21:56 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298208 Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric VLE - a large electric people carrier with seating for up to eight passengers.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-mercedes-benz-vle-people-carrier-unveiled/feed/ 0 298208 Seven-seat MG S9 SUV debuts https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/seven-seat-mg-s9-suv-debuts/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/seven-seat-mg-s9-suv-debuts/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298198 MG has revealed its new plug-in hybrid MG S9 SUV, which is MG’s first SUV to feature three rows of seating.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/seven-seat-mg-s9-suv-debuts/feed/ 0 298198 Jaecoo 8 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-8-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-8-2026/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:10:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298156 The Jaecoo 8 is a spacious and attractively-priced large plug-in hybrid SUV with seating enough for seven.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-8-2026/feed/ 0 298156 Jaecoo 8 plug-in hybrid now available to order https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-8-plug-in-hybrid-now-available-to-order/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-8-plug-in-hybrid-now-available-to-order/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298142 Chinese brand Jaecoo has announced that its new flagship '8' will be arriving in UK showrooms in May, with six- or seven-seat layouts on offer.

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]]> https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/jaecoo-8-plug-in-hybrid-now-available-to-order/feed/ 0 298142 Mazda CX-6e https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mazda-cx-6e-2026/ https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/mazda-cx-6e-2026/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0000 https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/?p=298189 The Mazda CX-6e is a new all-electric SUV that is expected to arrive on UK roads sometime in 2026.

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