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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.

Articles written by this author:

Renault Megane Review (2016-2022)

Renault Megane Review (2016-2022)

by Alex Robbins

There are better all-rounders out there, but the Renault Megane is still a pleasant enough family car, with a comfortable rid...

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Renault Scenic Review (2016-2019)

Renault Scenic Review (2016-2019)

by Alex Robbins

The last Renault Scenic is stylish both outside and in, and it’s as versatile as any of its mini-MPV rivals.

Renault Twingo Review (2014-2019)

Renault Twingo Review (2014-2019)

by Alex Robbins

The Renault Twingo is cute, quirky and charming, and its unconventional rear-engined layout results in a tight turning circle...

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Renault Twizy Review (2013-2021)

Renault Twizy Review (2013-2021)

by Alex Robbins

There’s nothing quite like the Renault Twizy, that’s for sure. With its strange, almost alien styling, tandem seating layout ...

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Land Rover Discovery 4 Review (2009-2016)

Land Rover Discovery 4 Review (2009-2016)

by Alex Robbins

Smart, stylish, and endlessly practical, the Land Rover Discovery 4 is beloved of so many owners for a reason. They appreciat...

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MG TF Review (2002-2011)

MG TF Review (2002-2011)

by Alex Robbins

The MG TF didn’t have the best start in life when it was a new car, and it met with an ignominious end, too.

MG3 Review (2013-present)

MG3 Review (2013-present)

by Alex Robbins

The MG 3 is not without its charms, because it’s surprisingly good fun to drive and it’s very affordable to buy.

Citroen C4 Spacetourer Review (2018-present)

Citroen C4 Spacetourer Review (2018-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Citroen C4 Spacetourer offers buyers the versatility of an MPV but with only five seats. That might sound like a halfway ...

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Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer Review (2018-present)

Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer Review (2018-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer is one of the most versatile 7-seater MPVs you can buy, but its reliability record isn't the...

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Review (2014-2020)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Review (2014-2020)

by Alex Robbins

Short of a Rolls-Royce, there’s very little out there which offers the same sort of other-worldly comfort as the Mercedes-Ben...

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Review (2006-2013)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Review (2006-2013)

by Alex Robbins

The fifth-generation Mercedes S-Class is a world-beating luxury car that’s available for a bargain price. It’s effortless to ...

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Ford Cougar Review (1998-2002)

Ford Cougar Review (1998-2002)

by Alex Robbins

The Ford Cougar – not to be confused with the modern-day Ford Kuga SUV – was the second of Ford’s attempts at hitting the 199...

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Mercedes-Benz SLC Mk1 Review (2016-2020)

Mercedes-Benz SLC Mk1 Review (2016-2020)

by Alex Robbins

On paper, the Mercedes SLC sounds brilliant. A compact two-seat roadster with a Mercedes badge, a folding hardtop and a range...

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Mercedes-Benz EQV Review (2020- )

Mercedes-Benz EQV Review (2020- )

by Alex Robbins

Mercedes pitches the EQV as an electric seven-seat MPV, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that it’s based on...

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review (2007-2013)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review (2007-2013)

by Alex Robbins

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a mid-size executive car that comes in saloon, estate and coupe form, offering a stylish, luxuri...

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Citroen Spacetourer Review (2016-2021)

Citroen Spacetourer Review (2016-2021)

by Alex Robbins

There’s no disguising the Citroen Spacetourer’s utilitarian origins, but conventional cars, SUVs and smaller MPVs cannot matc...

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