Sean Rees

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Deputy Editor at THE CAR EXPERT

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Mini Cooper Convertible

2 weeks ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

Part of the latest compact Mini Cooper range, the Cooper Convertible is a petrol-powered soft-top that arrived in UK showrooms in 2024. Taking the place of the now-retired Mini Convertible of the previous generation, the three-door Cooper Convertible isn’t entirely new design, sharing some components with the outgoing drop-top. That said, the British motoring media generally agree that this latest soft-top Mini is a marked improvement over its predecessor.
New electric Nissan Micra to arrive this year

2 weeks ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

Nissan has announced more details regarding its upcoming Micra EV range, which will become available to order in the UK later this year and will include two different all-electric powertrain options. First announced back in April, the new battery-powered Micra will be an important model for Nissan in the coming years – alongside the new Leaf family car – and replaces the petrol-powered fifth-generation Micra supermini that was retired last year.
Electric Mercedes-Benz CLA now available to order

2 weeks ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

Mercedes-Benz has announced the UK price list and specifications for its third-generation CLA saloon range which is now available to order in the UK. While the new CLA line-up is set to include both petrol-electric hybrid and electric powertrain options – a first for the CLA range – Mercedes-Benz has decided to launch the electric version first, with the hybrid following later this year.
High-performance Aston Martin DBX S now available to order | The...

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

Aston Martin has announced that its new ‘special’ DBX S performance SUV is now available to order in the UK, which is the most powerful SUV the brand has ever produced. Powered by a 727hp 4.0-Litre V8 petrol engine with powertrain technology transferred from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar, the introduction of the DBX S means that Aston Martin now once again offers the most powerful ICE-powered SUV on the market – this high-riding Aston having 12hp more than the V12-powered Ferrari Purosangue.
Omoda 9 (2025 onwards)

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

The Omoda 9 is a large plug-in hybrid SUV, and the third Omoda model to arrive in UK showrooms. The car’s full name is the Omoda 9 ‘SHS’ – the last bit standing for ‘super hybrid system’ – and it is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 34kWh battery and two electric motors, the 449hp SUV has a reported maximum range of around 700 miles with a fully charged battery and a full fuel tank. Already on sale in China, the large SUV became available to order in April.
Which new cars are built in China?

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

Although many people don’t realise it, China has been the world’s largest producer of motor vehicles since 2008. Today, its automotive industry dwarfs every other country in the world, with an annual production in excess of 30 million vehicles. Next best is the USA, on about 10 million. A few more numbers illustrate the scale of the Chinese car industry.
New Lexus ES saloon to arrive early next year

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

The new Lexus ES saloon range is set to go on sale in the UK early next year with both hybrid and all-electric models to choose from. Replacing the current petrol-electric hybrid ES saloon range which has been on sale since 2019, this new eighth-generation line-up sports the brand’s latest exterior design language. Somewhat resembling the RX SUV, the saloon has a long bonnet with deep contours, flanked by slim LED headlights and large air intakes on the front bumper.
Pricing and specifications announced for new Kia PV5

1 month ago | thevanexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

The new Kia PV5 line-up will become available to order in the UK from the start of May – an all-electric range that includes cargo and people carrier variants, with crew cab and chassis cab versions to follow later.
New Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur models unveiled | The...

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

Bentley has put its new fourth-generation Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur models on display at the Shanghai motor show, which are all powered by a new ‘high performance’ hybrid powertrain. This new ‘high performance’ engine – which features in both the Continental GT and Flying Spur range – is a detuned version of the ‘Ultra High Performance’ set-up that replaced the long-standing W12 engine last year.
New Omoda 7 and Jaecoo 5 SUVs debut

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Sean Rees

The new Omoda 7 and Jaecoo 5 SUVs have debuted at this week’s Shanghai motor show, both of which are scheduled to arrive in the UK this summer. Omoda and Jaecoo are new export-oriented brands from China’s Chery Automobile, one of the the country’s largest car manufacturers. Omoda launched in the UK last year with the Omoda 5 and Omoda E5 models, while Jaecoo launched at the start of this year with the Jaecoo 7 SUV.