Reviews of the Smart #3 have been mixed. It's spacious, smooth and quiet, but the drive is uninspired and the touchscreen (which is used for pretty much everything) has been heavily criticised.

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21.11.2024

Cupra Tavascan (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The Cupra Tavascan is an electric coupé-SUV with attractive looks and tech, but those expecting driving thrills will likely be disappointed.

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20.11.2024

BMW X2 (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The second-generation BMW X2 has been praised for improved practicality over the original model, but the driving experience has left reviewers disappointed.

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20.11.2024

MG ZS (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Now a hybrid, the second-generation MG ZS carries on its predecessor's value-for-money reputation, but the SUV's ride comfort has been criticised.

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20.11.2024

Maserati GranCabrio (2024 - present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The Maserati GranCabrio is a stylish luxury 2+2 cabriolet, but its driving dynamics are not as good as other exotic drop-top supercars.

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19.11.2024

Peugeot 3008 (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Reviewers have liked the Peugeot 3008's style, but have been critical of its substance as a family SUV.

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17.11.2024

MG ZS Hybrid+ test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

The second generation MG ZS has received a significant reinvention to modernise the compact family SUV model.

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17.11.2024

Renault Scenic E-Tech test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

The Renault Scenic is a capable family EV with competitive range and build quality. It’s not exciting to drive, but few buyers will be worried.

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17.11.2024

Peugeot e-3008 (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Reviewers have liked the Peugeot e-3008's design, both inside and out, but have been critical of its price and general lack of performance or value for money compared to other cars in its segment.

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16.11.2024

Pint-sized Mobilize Duo and Bento to go on sale next year | The Car Expert

Renault spin-off brand Mobilize has announced that its Duo and Bento quadricycles will become available to order in the UK in Spring 2025.

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16.11.2024

Minor model refresh for Mazda CX-60 SUV | The Car Expert

Mazda has given its large CX-60 SUV a minor facelift, which includes some interior changes and a suspension upgrade.

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16.11.2024

New BYD Sealion 7 coupé-SUV to arrive before end of year | The Car Expert

First unveiled at the Paris motor show, the BYD Sealion 7 coupé-SUV will become available to order in the UK before the end of this year.

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16.11.2024

Which alloy wheel size should I choose? | The Car Expert

Alloy wheel size is more than just an aesthetic choice. Opting for larger alloys can also impact the way a car drives.

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16.11.2024

The best new cars of this year to be revealed… | The Car Expert

We’ll be revealing the winners of The Car Expert Awards 2025, including our overall Car of the Year title, on Tuesday 3 December.

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15.11.2024

Lexus LM (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The Lexus LM offers top-class luxury for its rear occupants, but reviewers argue that its rather noisy gearbox puts a dent in the overall driving experience.

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15.11.2024

Renault 5 E-Tech (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Like the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper, the Renault 5 plays heavily on its retro-inspired styling. But motoring journalists have rated the driving experience highly, as well as its value for money.

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15.11.2024

Everything you need to know about Cupra | The Car Expert

Originally nothing more than a trim level on fast SEATs, Cupra has become a successful car brand in its own right and looks set to eventually replace its parent brand entirely.

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15.11.2024

Ferrari 12Cilindri (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The latest (and last?) V12 Ferrari GT raises the bar over its already-exceptional predecessors, with even more performance, style and comfort.

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14.11.2024

Porsche Macan Electric (2024) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The Porsche Macan Electric is an impressive SUV all-rounder, with pace, practicality, agile handling and a competitive battery range.

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13.11.2024

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (2024 – present) | Expert Rating

The Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet replaces two models in the family, the C-Class Cabriolet and the E-Class Cabriolet, and does so very successfully.

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13.11.2024

Audi Q6 e-tron (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The Audi Q6 e-tron is comfortable, spacious and is packed with class-leading on-board tech, but other electric SUVs are more engaging to drive.

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12.11.2024

Mercedes-Benz CLE (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The Mercedes-Benz CLE effectively replaces two previous models in the family, the C-Class Coupé and the E-Class Coupé, and it does so fairly successfully.

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11.11.2024

Ford Mustang (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The new Ford Mustang is considered a big improvement on the previous generation, with reviewers particularly praising the Mustang Dark Horse performance model.

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10.11.2024

Driving in India – what are the rules? | The Car Expert

It’s one of the most interesting places to visit in the world. But using the roads can be dangerous. Here’s what you need to know before driving in India.

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10.11.2024

Subaru Crosstrek (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

For most car buyers, the Subaru Crosstrek's off-roading capabilities are less important than on-road performance, low running costs and urban practicality. In these areas, the new Subaru struggles.

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09.11.2024

Electric Suzuki e-Vitara crossover set for 2025 arrival | The Car Expert

Suzuki has announced that its first electric car will join the brand's UK range in 2025 - a battery-powered version of the Vitara crossover.

The Car Expert

08.11.2024

Jaguar to retire all models ahead of 2026 re-launch | The Car Expert

Jaguar has confirmed that it will stop selling new cars in the UK, in preparation for the British brand's re-launch as an electric-only manufacturer in 2026.

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08.11.2024

Omoda 5 test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

The Omoda 5 is competent enough, but its major selling point is the fact that the starting price undercuts established names by thousands of pounds. You're getting a mid-sized car for the price of...

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08.11.2024

Omoda E5 test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

The electric Omoda E5 is better than its petrol twin, with a better driving experience and nicer interior. Pricing is keen, but it doesn't have the same quality you get in cars from legacy brands.

The Car Expert

07.11.2024

Polestar 4 test drive | The Car Expert

The Polestar 4 is a coupé-SUV that has all the potency of a performance car but with the luxury of a top-notch executive saloon.

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07.11.2024

Why the UK is the perfect size for running an EV | The Car Expert

The UK is essentially perfect for EV adoption due to its compact and dense layout compared to larger countries like the USA or Australia, or even France.

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07.11.2024

EVs a bright spot in a slow month for new car sales in October

The new car market endured a poor month in October 2024, with stalling fleet registrations joining the usual decline of private sales.

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07.11.2024

Alfa Romeo Junior (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

The Alfa Romeo Junior is a electric SUV that is serious fun to drive in its top-spec Veloce form, but some rivals have a longer battery range.

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03.11.2024

Polestar 3 test drive | The Car Expert

An impressive debut SUV from Polestar which offers plenty of quality and produces performance to match its looks.

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02.11.2024

V6-hybrid Ferrari F80 debuts | The Car Expert

The hybridised Ferrari F80 has been unveiled as Maranello's new limited edition hypercar model, which is one of the fastest road-legal cars ever made.

The Car Expert

27.10.2024

Everything you need to know about Skoda | The Car Expert

Once a laughing stock of the motoring world, Skoda now enjoys one of the highest reputations in the automotive industry.

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26.10.2024

Off-roading Jeep Avenger 4xe now available to order | The Car Expert

Jeep has added a 4x4 version of its compact Avenger crossover to its UK range, which is available in a new 'North Face Edition' guise.

The Car Expert

26.10.2024

Major court win for car finance customers | The Car Expert

The UK Court of Appeal has made a ruling in favour of customers – and against lenders and dealers – in a case that could have major ramifications for the FCA investigation into the car finance sector.

The Car Expert

25.10.2024

MG HS (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Reviewers conclude that the second-generation MG HS is one of the best value-for-money packages on the market, but other SUVs are better to drive.

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25.10.2024

Vauxhall Mokka given minor facelift | The Car Expert

Vauxhall has updated its Mokka range with subtle exterior styling tweaks, more standard equipment and a new-look steering wheel.

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Smart #3 (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Cupra Tavascan (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

BMW X2 (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

MG ZS (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Maserati GranCabrio (2024 - present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Peugeot 3008 (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

MG ZS Hybrid+ test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

Renault Scenic E-Tech test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

Peugeot e-3008 (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Pint-sized Mobilize Duo and Bento to go on sale next year | The Car Expert

Minor model refresh for Mazda CX-60 SUV | The Car Expert

New BYD Sealion 7 coupé-SUV to arrive before end of year | The Car Expert

Which alloy wheel size should I choose? | The Car Expert

The best new cars of this year to be revealed… | The Car Expert

Lexus LM (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Renault 5 E-Tech (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Everything you need to know about Cupra | The Car Expert

Ferrari 12Cilindri (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Porsche Macan Electric (2024) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (2024 – present) | Expert Rating

Audi Q6 e-tron (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Mercedes-Benz CLE (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Ford Mustang (2024 – present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Driving in India – what are the rules? | The Car Expert

Subaru Crosstrek (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Electric Suzuki e-Vitara crossover set for 2025 arrival | The Car Expert

Jaguar to retire all models ahead of 2026 re-launch | The Car Expert

Omoda 5 test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

Omoda E5 test drive 2024 | The Car Expert

Polestar 4 test drive | The Car Expert

Why the UK is the perfect size for running an EV | The Car Expert

EVs a bright spot in a slow month for new car sales in October

Alfa Romeo Junior (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Polestar 3 test drive | The Car Expert

V6-hybrid Ferrari F80 debuts | The Car Expert

Everything you need to know about Skoda | The Car Expert

Off-roading Jeep Avenger 4xe now available to order | The Car Expert

Major court win for car finance customers | The Car Expert

MG HS (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert

Vauxhall Mokka given minor facelift | The Car Expert

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