Sean Rees

Sean is the Deputy Editor at The Car Expert. A enthusiastic fan of motorsport and all things automotive, he is accredited by the Professional Publishers Association, and is now focused on helping those in car-buying need with independent and impartial advice.
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Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid SUV now on sale

The new Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid is now available to order in the UK, becoming the first model from the new Chinese brand to go on sale.
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Polestar 4 range expanded with new SUV bodystyle

Polestar has expanded the Polestar 4 range with a new SUV bodystyle, offering more luggage space and additional rear headroom.
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Skoda Karoq gains new range-topping Black Edition

Skoda has added a new 'Black Edition' to the Karoq range, bringing additional equipment and black exterior detailing to the family SUV.
Coming soon

Nissan Juke

The Third-generation Nissan Juke is an all-electric small SUV set to arrive in UK showrooms in early 2027.
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Mazda MX-5 update sees 2.0-litre engine dropped

The Mazda MX-5 will lose its more powerful 2.0-litre petrol engine in the UK from January, as part of an update that adds a new exterior colour.
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BMW M5

The BMW M5 is a powerful family-sized plug-in hybrid performance car that offers both thrilling pace and respectable fuel economy.
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Flagship seven-seat Audi Q9 SUV now on sale

Audi has announced that its new Q9 is now available to order - the largest SUV it has ever built and a new flagship for the brand's UK range.
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Toyota Yaris Cross gets updated styling and more powerful hybrid engine

Toyota has updated the Yaris Cross, giving its small SUV refreshed styling, more standard equipment and the more powerful Hybrid 130 powertrain.
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Volvo ES90

The Volvo ES90 is a lavish all-electric executive saloon with a classy interior and a long battery range, but some rivals offer more value-for-money.
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Lepas L6 EV specifications announced

Lepas has confirmed UK specifications for the L6 EV, a new electric family SUV that will join the Chinese brand's range later this year.
Car buying advice

How to get the most out of your test drive

From planning your route to checking comfort, controls and potential problems, here's how to get the most out of a new or used car test drive.
Model update

Limited-edition Toyota Corolla arriving in October

Toyota is marking 60 years of the Corolla with a new limited-edition version of its British-built hatchback.
Car ownership advice

Electric car charging explained: What all the jargon means

Electric car charging comes with plenty of jargon. We explain kW, kWh, AC, DC, CCS, charging speeds and other EV terms in plain English.
Car buying advice

What is WLTP?

WLTP is the official testing system used to calculate a car's efficiency. But what do WLTP figures actually tell you, and how accurate are they?
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Geely reveals new Monjaro EM-i hybrid SUV

Geely has unveiled the Monjaro EM-i, a new large hybrid SUV that has its international launch scheduled for later this month.
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Geely Starray

The Geely Starray is a spacious and attractively priced plug-in hybrid which struggles to stand out in very competitive family SUV category.