
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:

Abarth 595 Review (2012-present)
by Alex Robbins
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)
by Alex Robbins
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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Hyundai Bayon Review (21-present)
by Alex Robbins
With its boomerang rear lights, split-level front end and wacky wheel designs, the new Hyundai Bayon certainly stands out.

Audi A6 Avant Review (2025-present)
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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?
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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
by Alex Robbins
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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Vauxhall Corsa Models Over the Years
by Alex Robbins
Chances are that even if you’ve never driven a Vauxhall Corsa, you’ll know someone who has. The Corsa is one of the most popu...
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Honda Jazz Models Over the Years
by Alex Robbins
There are good reasons for choosing a Honda Jazz. That boxy silhouette, for example, means there’s lots of space, and combine...
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Seat Ibiza Model Over the Years
by Alex Robbins
If you’ve heard of the Seat Ibiza hatchback, you’ll probably know it as a cut-price Volkswagen Polo with a welcome dose of Sp...
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Renault Clio Models Over the Years
by Alex Robbins
The Renault Clio is, and has always been, immensely popular among young drivers, and an ideal first car. But it’s also belove...
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DS 3 Review (2016-2019)
by Alex Robbins
The DS 3 (formerly Citroen DS3) was an enormously popular little car in the UK, and it isn’t hard to see why.

Alex Robbins: The bestselling Volvo of all time can be a used car bargain
by Alex Robbins
Here’s how to bag a good second-hand examples of the most popular Volvo ever – and a few others besides, says Alex Robbins.

Cupra Leon Review (2020-present)
by Alex Robbins
The Cupra Leon is a seriously talented sporty hatchback that takes everything that makes the VW Golf GTI great, and wraps it ...
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