Dec 3, 2024 · Despite the ever-increasing numbers of crossovers and SUVs, small hatchbacks still make up a large chunk of new car sales in the UK. After a very quiet year last year, we saw more new models launching into the small car market this year.

Jan 10, 2025 · The Car Expert provides award-winning, impartial advice on every aspect of buying or owning a car in 2024, plus unique Expert Ratings for every new car – and was officially recognised as the UK's best automotive website in 2022.

Oct 1, 2024 · One of the fastest-growing segments of the consumer automotive market is car subscription services. An enormous amount of investment is going on, with multiple car subscription providers entering the market in the expectation of …

Dec 3, 2024 · The Car Expert Car of the Year 2025: Kia EV3. The Kia EV3 isn’t just another bar-raising new car from Kia. It really shows how electric cars can be objectively superior to fossil-fuel cars in most of the ways that really count.

Mar 30, 2024 · Best EV under £35,000: Smart #1. Spearheading Smart’s re-birth as a stylish and spacious upmarket EV builder, the #1 (pronounced ‘Hashtag One’) is the best pick in the sub-£35k bracket according to our Expert Rating Index.

Jan 16, 2025 · Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “The Volkswagen Passat is a smart, sleek, and well-built estate car that could well have enough appeal to steer buyers away from SUVs.” Author: Jordan Katsianis Read review Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Score: 8 / 10 “A dent in boot space is the only major downside to the new Volkswagen Passat plug-in hybrid as it ...

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May 22, 2024 · Many used cars will come with some sort of warranty to cover parts for a short period of time, but anyone who has spent good, hard-saved cash on a decent car should be thinking about buying a used car warranty of their own.

Apr 12, 2024 · With around 2,000 patrols, more than 100 of which are ‘heavy duty’ 4×4 pickup-style vans, the RAC aims to get to more remote areas and recover larger vehicles such as 4x4s and SUVs.

Sep 8, 2022 · What is a PCP? A personal contract purchase (PCP) is a specific type of hire purchase (HP) finance agreement, and it will often be shown on a finance contract as a hire purchase. It’s often incorrectly referred to as a personal contract plan (rather than purchase).. The main difference between PCP and HP finance is how the monthly payments are structured.