
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.
Articles written by this author:

Renault Kadjar Review (2015-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The Renault Kadjar was launched in 2015 into one of the hottest market segments of all: the SUV/crossover. It’s actually base...
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Land Rover Defender Review (1990-2016)
Updated on 29 August 2025
You don’t buy a Land Rover Defender if you’re a fan of life’s little luxuries. It’s rugged and utilitarian, and with a reputa...
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Peugeot 2008 Review (2019-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The popular Peugeot 2008 is now one of the best all-round small SUVs there is, with a comfortable ride, a beautifully finishe...
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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Review (2013-2019)
Updated on 29 August 2025
Volkswagen may not have invented the hatchback when it launched the Golf back in 1974, but it did create a premium product th...
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Honda Jazz Mk4 Review (2020-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The Honda Jazz is a hybrid-only mini-MPV that delivers on practicality, reliability and low running costs.

Range Rover L405 Review (2012-2021)
Updated on 29 August 2025
It was the original luxury off-roader, and now the Range Rover sits astride the world as one of its most desirable SUVs.

DS 3 Crossback Review (2019-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
Extrovert styling, inside and out, makes the DS 3 Crossback a small SUV you won’t forget in a hurry, and when you get behind ...
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Genesis G70 Review (2021-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The new Genesis G70 comes with a fantastic aftersales package and a long warranty. It looks the part, too, but it doesn’t dri...
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Abarth 595 Review (2012-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The Abarth 595 is a small hot hatch that majors on fun. Just watch out for the very bumpy ride and dated tech.

Toyota Yaris Review (2021-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
With its pumped-up styling, the new Toyota Yaris is a bit of a head-turner. Yet beneath the skin, its hybrid powertrain means...
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Audi A6 Avant Review (2025-present)
Updated on 28 August 2025
The new Audi A6 Avant has long been a stalwart of the executive estate car class, but this latest version isn't quite a match...
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Do Dogs Find Electric Cars more Relaxing? CarGurus Investigates
Updated on 28 August 2025
Do dogs have a preference for travelling in electric cars? To find out, CarGurus partnered with the University of Lincoln on ...
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First Drive: Audi Q8 E-Tron
Updated on 28 August 2025
Audi's original electric car gets a new name and a design refresh and, while the Q8 E-Tron is still not the most exciting car...
Read moreCitroen history: How the brand lost its groove – and then found it again
Updated on 28 August 2025
Historically, Citroen was a manufacturer famed for its cutting-edge, before-its-time engineering and bold design. So, how has...
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Alex Robbins: Used EVs for less than a new Dacia Spring
Updated on 28 August 2025
If you're thinking of buying a brand new Dacia Spring, you should also be considering what used electric cars you could have ...
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The Most Popular New and Used Cars in the UK in 2022
Updated on 28 August 2025
The car market is big business in the UK. Here are the most popular new and used models that were sold in 2022, along with in...
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What is a CVT Gearbox?
Updated on 28 August 2025
A CVT gearbox is a slightly unusual sort of automatic gearbox that is nonetheless favoured by some manufacturers because it i...
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The Cheapest SUVs to Insure 2025
Updated on 26 August 2025
Think all SUVs are expensive to insure? Think again. Here's our pick of the SUVs with the lowest insurance costs on the marke...
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Peugeot 208 Models Over the Years
Updated on 15 August 2025
The 208 is one of the most popular small cars on the market today, and matches smart styling on the outside with a classy int...
Read moreThe Most Popular New and Used Cars in the UK in 2024
Updated on 15 August 2025
The Ford Puma headed up the list of the UK's bestselling new cars in 2024. In this guide, we detail all top 10 contenders, as...
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Toyota Yaris Models Over the Years
Updated on 13 August 2025
The Toyota Yaris hatchback is a small car that goes about its business innocuously, blending into its owners’ lives without f...
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Toyota RAV4 Models Over the Years
Updated on 13 August 2025
The first Toyota RAV4 helped set the template for many of today's modern crossovers and SUVs. Here's how it's evolved into a ...
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Skoda Octavia Models Over the Years
Updated on 12 August 2025
The Octavia probably did more than any other Skoda to change the company’s image for the better in the UK. Today, it is a wor...
Read moreKia Sportage Models Over the Years
Updated on 12 August 2025
In five generations, the Kia Sportage has gone from being a dated, poorly-built bargain-basement 4x4 with dodgy wood trim to ...
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