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Alex Robbins

Alex Robbins

Alex used to be the used cars editor for What Car? and Autocar as well as the Daily Telegraph's consumer motoring editor. He covers all manner of new car news and road tests, but specialises in writing about used cars and modern classics. He's owned more than 40 cars, and can usually be found browsing the CarGurus classifieds, planning his next purchase.

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Alex Robbins: The Best Cheap Cars for Winter

Alex Robbins: The Best Cheap Cars for Winter

by Alex Robbins

Fed up of struggling when the mercury dips? These cheap cars will get you around in all weathers...

Fiat 500 Hybrid Review 2025 | Fiat's electric city car has been turned into a hybrid (sort of)

Fiat 500 Hybrid Review 2025 | Fiat's electric city car has been turned into a hybrid (sort of)

by Alex Robbins

The Fiat 500 Hybrid is a smart small car that majors on style. It’s also a lot sweeter to drive than the old one, but with th...

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Fiat 600 2026 review | Stylish SUV with just enough space for the family

Fiat 600 2026 review | Stylish SUV with just enough space for the family

by Alex Robbins

If you fancy a Fiat 500, but one simply won’t fit into your life because it’s just too small, well, the Fiat 600 might just b...

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Alex Robbins: The most ‘hygge’ cars to get you through the winter

Alex Robbins: The most ‘hygge’ cars to get you through the winter

by Alex Robbins

Cosy, comfortable and, most importantly, cheap to buy, these are the cars that will fill you with joy when the weather outsid...

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Geely EX5 Review 2025 | Bargain-priced family SUV

Geely EX5 Review 2025 | Bargain-priced family SUV

by Alex Robbins

The Geely EX4 is a mid-size electric SUV for the price of many compact rivals. It's not a class-leader by any stretch but it'...

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Citroen e-C5 Aircross 2025 review | French family SUV with electric power

Citroen e-C5 Aircross 2025 review | French family SUV with electric power

by Alex Robbins

The Citroen e-C5 Aircross is an all–electric version of the French firm’s second-generation family SUV. A bit of the previous...

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Citroen C3 Aircross Review 2025 | A small yet practical crossover with petrol or electric power

Citroen C3 Aircross Review 2025 | A small yet practical crossover with petrol or electric power

by Alex Robbins

The Citroen C3 Aircross is a small but remarkably practical SUV that places twin emphases on affordability and comfort.

Alex Robbins: Why now’s a brilliant time to buy a used Jaguar

Alex Robbins: Why now’s a brilliant time to buy a used Jaguar

by Alex Robbins

Jaguar’s production hiatus means that second-hand values have slipped. Now’s a great time to buy, before the brand re-launche...

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Volvo XC60 2025 review | A safe and comfortable premium SUV

Volvo XC60 2025 review | A safe and comfortable premium SUV

by Alex Robbins

In typically Swedish fashion, the Volvo XC60 is an SUV built with a healthy dose of common sense. Other SUVs are more versati...

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Alex Robbins: My top picks for modern hot hatch bargains

Alex Robbins: My top picks for modern hot hatch bargains

by Alex Robbins

As manufacturers launch a new wave of electric hot hatches, Alex Robbins digs out some tempting examples of their petrol pred...

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Alex Robbins: How to get a bargain by buying a badge-engineered car

Alex Robbins: How to get a bargain by buying a badge-engineered car

by Alex Robbins

It’s the same car, just with a different badge on it, yet it could save you thousands. Interested? Here’s how to do it.

Ford Fiesta Mk6 Review (2008-2017)

Ford Fiesta Mk6 Review (2008-2017)

by Alex Robbins

The Ford Fiesta hatchback has been one of Britain’s best-selling cars since time immemorial, and the seventh generation versi...

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Alex Robbins: Frugal Cars for Christmas

Alex Robbins: Frugal Cars for Christmas

by Alex Robbins

Need to tighten your belt before Christmas? These no-frills small car bargains will leave more cash for presents.

Kia EV4 Review 2025 | A family-friendly electric hatchback or saloon

Kia EV4 Review 2025 | A family-friendly electric hatchback or saloon

by Alex Robbins

Kia's first electric hatchback and saloon model looks sharp and is good to drive. A few foibles apart, it's one of the best c...

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How to Choose a Car For Your Dog

How to Choose a Car For Your Dog

by Alex Robbins

Buying the right car to carry your dog isn’t just about choosing the one with the biggest boot. We spoke to the National Anim...

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Toyota Urban Cruiser Review 2025 | Small electric crossover SUV from Japan

Toyota Urban Cruiser Review 2025 | Small electric crossover SUV from Japan

by Alex Robbins

The new Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact electric SUV that aims to offer family-friendly space and versatility, along with t...

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Dacia Bigster Review 2025 | This SUV could save you thousands over rivals

Dacia Bigster Review 2025 | This SUV could save you thousands over rivals

by Alex Robbins

The Dacia Bigster is a larger, more practical version of the popular Duster SUV. It offers impressive boot space and excellen...

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Alex Robbins: Why Autumn is the best time to buy a bargain used convertible

Alex Robbins: Why Autumn is the best time to buy a bargain used convertible

by Alex Robbins

Autumn isn’t usually when buyers seek out drop-tops, but that’s why it’s the perfect time to do so.

2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Review: A cheerful little EV from China

2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Review: A cheerful little EV from China

by Alex Robbins

The BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the best-selling cars in China, and now it’s on sale in the UK, too. It aims to bring electric...

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Audi Q8 E-Tron Review 2025 | A luxurious electric SUV

Audi Q8 E-Tron Review 2025 | A luxurious electric SUV

by Alex Robbins

Audi’s first fully electric car, the E-Tron, was launched in 2018, but in 2022, the car not only received an extensive faceli...

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BYD Dolphin Surf Review 2025 : A cheerful little EV from China

BYD Dolphin Surf Review 2025 : A cheerful little EV from China

by Alex Robbins

The BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the best-selling cars in China, and now it’s on sale in the UK, too. It aims to bring electric...

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Alex Robbins: The heroes and zeroes of the new wave of Chinese cars

Alex Robbins: The heroes and zeroes of the new wave of Chinese cars

by Alex Robbins

Chinese cars have arrived in the UK en masse. Here are the best models to look out for, and a couple to avoid.

Ford Mustang Models Over the Years

Ford Mustang Models Over the Years

by Alex Robbins

While the Ford Mustang has never matched its European or Japanese rivals in terms of dynamic prowess, that hasn’t mattered to...

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Smart #3 Review (2025-present)

Smart #3 Review (2025-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Smart #3 is an electric car for people who need something with a bit of practicality, but don’t want to grow up completel...

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