Stuart Masson

Farnham

Founder and Editor at THE CAR EXPERT

Editor of @thecarexpertuk. Pops up regularly on TV, radio and in print talking about car stuff.

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MG S5 EV review 2025 | The Car Expert

6 days ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

Make and model: MG S5 EVDescription: Small-medium electric SUVPrice range: from £28,495MG says: “The MGS5 EV is a new generation of versatile SUV, combining rapid charging, generous cabin space, intelligent driver controls, exciting driving dynamics, and abundant safety features all as standard.”We say: The MG S5 EV is a practical and well-equipped electric family car that offers excellent value for money, although it’s not the most exciting to drive.
Ground-state selection via many-body superradiant decay

1 week ago | link.aps.org | Wai-Keong Mok |Stuart Masson |Dan Stamper-Kurn |Tanya Zelevinsky

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Government tweaks electric car mandate

2 weeks ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

The UK government has announced some adjustments to the country’s pathway towards electric cars, designed to offer manufacturers more flexibility over the coming decade. There will inevitably be crowing from the usual right-wing, anti-EV rags about the regulations being ‘watered down’, but the reality is that the changes being made to the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate are fairly minor.
Better month for new car sales in March

2 weeks ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

It was a much better month for new car sales in March, with both private and fleet registrations up significantly and EV registrations hitting another new record. New car registrations were the best March result since before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data published this morning by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Citroën ë-C3 test drive

3 weeks ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

Make and model: Citroën ë-C3Description: Small electric hatchbackPrice range: from £22,095Citroën says: “New ë-C3 revolutionises mobility: compact and affordable, without any compromise on design, comfort or technology.”We say: The Citroën ë-C3 is a great value small electric car, offering impressive comfort and practicality for urban driving at an affordable price.
Blue badge parking – how does the scheme work? | The Car Expert

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

The Blue Badge scheme is a parking permit available to people with a disability or reduced mobility to park close to their destination where other cars cannot – for example, on yellow lines. The badge is intended for on-street parking only. You apply to your local council, which will ask for proof that you need the badge – this may be from the user’s doctor. A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales. They usually last up to three years.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray review

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

Make and model: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertibleDescription: Mid-engined convertible, 6.2-litre V8 petrol enginePrice range: £95,065 (plus options)Chevrolet says: “The new Stingray is a Corvette for a new age and will no doubt entice future generations of Corvette enthusiasts who seek a driving experience like no other.”We say: The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a genuinely impressive sports car, offering plenty of performance without any pretensions.
Car finance on trial in the Supreme Court

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

The Supreme Court’s forthcoming hearing on car finance mis-selling is set to produce one of the most significant legal decisions in recent financial history. With the hearing scheduled for early April, attention is now escalating rapidly as parties with vested interests lobby their cases. The car finance sector is critical to the functioning of the broader car industry. Simply put, without car finance there is no car industry.
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter review

1 month ago | thevanexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

Make and model: Mercedes-Benz eSprinterDescription: Large delivery van, electricPrice: From £58,740 + VAT (plus options)Mercedes-Benz says: “The UK’s most reliable van, as voted by the top 50 leasing companies for nearly a decade, leads the charge in the UK’s large van market with a new electric model that delivers more range, technology, safety, and uptime for fleet operators.”We say: The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is smooth, comfortable and feels very well built.
MG HS Trophy review 2024

1 month ago | thecarexpert.co.uk | Stuart Masson

Make and model: MG HSDescription: Medium-sized SUVPrice range: from £24,995MG says: “The HS petrol and plug-in hybrid models underline MG’s commitment to exceptional value whilst delivering an extensive array of features.”We say: The new MG HS is a huge step forward from the previous model. As a plug-in hybrid, it combines zero-emission electric city driving with plenty of long-distance range from the petrol engine.