Car industry news
The Car Expert provides you with a variety of news and information from and about the car industry, as well as monthly new car registration analysis.
Suzuki hybrid to be built in Toyota’s UK plant
Toyota is joining forces with Suzuki to build a hybrid car for the fellow Japanese brand at its factory in Derbyshire.
Private car buyers lift new car market in February
New car sales rose slightly in February, thanks to strong growth from private new car buyers, while fleet registrations slipped slightly.
Volvo to limit top speed on all new cars
Volvo Cars has used this week's Geneva motor show to announce that it will limit the top speed of its new cars at 180km/h (112mph) from next year.
Five-star safety ratings for Mercedes, Honda and SEAT
Three of the latest new SUVs have all achieved a five-star safety rating from crash testing organisation Euro NCAP.
Car finance report 2018: record debt for new and used cars
Despite private new car sales falling more than 6% in 2018, it was yet another record-breaking year for car finance borrowing for both new and used cars.
New car buyers defy Brexit gloom in January
Private new car sales were up by 3% in January, confounding expert predictions that buyers were staying away from showrooms due to uncertainty over Brexit.
Car theft in the UK hits new heights
Car theft within the UK has risen by almost 50% in the last five years, with the blame pointed at modern car keys and falling police numbers.
UK motorists driving in EU may need insurance ‘Green Card’
Millions of UK motorists wanting to drive in the EU will need to arrange extra documentation in the event of a no-deal Brexit, insurers have warned.
Car tax rates to increase in April – how will it affect you?
Road tax rates are due to change in April, bringing a series of additional charges to nearly all drivers.
2018 new car sales: winners and losers
With the 2018 new car sales figures being reported this week, we can now see which car companies are celebrating and which are drowning their sorrows.
2018 new car sales: the key issues
With the official new car registration results for 2018 published this week, we dive into the data and look back at the key issues that shaped the year.
The biggest motoring trends to look out for in 2019
Warranty Direct looks at the car trends set to hit the automotive industry in 2019. What will be the things that drivers are looking for this year?
