Car industry news
New car sales half-year review 2022: the car industry’s Long Covid
We look back on the first half of 2022 to review what's happening in the new car market, and predict what to expect for the rest of the year.
Car industry news
Government ends electric car subsidy
The government's immediate scrapping of the plug-in car grant will put prices of the cheapest new electric cars up by £1,500. Or will it?
Expert Opinion
Can the Volkswagen ID. Buzz revive the MPV market?
Is the arrival of the Volkswagen I.D Buzz an opportunity to revive the people-carrier for the electric generation?
Car manufacturer news
Volkswagen pays almost £200 million to settle Dieselgate action
Volkswagen will pay almost £200 million to end a long-running class action in England and Wales over its 'Dieselgate' emissions scandal.
Car manufacturers
Death of the city car?
Over the past three years, city cars have been disappearing at an increasing rate – and it's going to keep on happening.
Car leasing advice
Try before you buy? Electric car subscriptions
For those intrigued by all-electric driving but not ready to commit to buying an electric vehicle, a car subscription could be ideal.
Car buying advice
Which country produces the best new cars?
It's an age-old argument – which country produces the best cars? Well, The Car Expert has all the data to bring you the definitive results.
GAP insurance
What is GAP insurance and should you have it?
If you've ever bought a car from a dealership, you will have heard of GAP insurance. But what is GAP and should you be buying it?