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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Everything you need to know about Mini

Mini is best known for producing some of the most desirable hatchbacks to ever go on sale. But how much do you really know about this iconic brand?
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Vauxhall Corsa GSE review – first UK drive

The Vauxhall Corsa GSE is a proper electric hot hatch, with strong pace and sharp handling, but its firm ride and modest range limit everyday appeal.
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Everything you need to know about Mazda

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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Everything you need to know about Maserati

The Italian district of Modena is not only home to Ferrari - Maserati has been there longer, and produces a range of highly exclusive cars.
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Geely EX2 review – first UK drive

The Geely EX2 offers lots of space, strong equipment and a useful frunk at a low price, but it is bland to look at and drive.
Car brands explained

Everything you need to know about Dacia

Founded in the mid-60s, this Romanian car maker with a budget philosophy still has great sales success today.
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Chery Tiggo 9 review – first UK drive

The Chery Tiggo 9 is roomy, comfortable and excellent value, although it still lacks some of the polish of established rivals.
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Everything you need to know about Cupra

Originally nothing more than a trim level on fast SEATs, Cupra has become a successful car brand in its own right.
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Everything you need to know about BMW

BMW is one of the most familiar names on the roads today but how much do you really know about the upmarket German brand?
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Everything you need to know about Stellantis

Stellantis sold more cars worldwide than Ford in 2025. The reason? It’s a massive conglomerate of European and American car brands.
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Vauxhall Mokka GSE review – first UK drive

The Vauxhall Mokka GSE boasts significant upgrades over the standard Mokka, but retains everyday usability in a good value package.
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Everything you need to know about Land Rover

Land Rover – the original British 4x4 and for many the only 4x4. Read on for the complete story of one of the UK’s best-known brands.
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Everything you need to know about Fiat

The Italian manufacturer today known for stylish small cars has a history of success that it wants to rediscover.
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Everything you need to know about Skoda

Once a laughing stock of the motoring world, Skoda now enjoys one of the highest reputations in the automotive industry.
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Everything you need to know about Alfa Romeo

To many the Alfa Romeo brand represents passion and racing, but what’s the story of this iconic Italian marque? We have it all here.
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Everything you need to know about Lexus

Those who know a bit about cars mostly regard Lexus as an upmarket sibling to Toyota but there is rather more to the brand. Read on…