
Ivan Aistrop
Ivan Aistrop is a Contributing Editor at CarGurus UK. Ivan has been at the sharp end of UK motoring journalism since 2004, working mostly for What Car?, Auto Trader and CarGurus, as well as contributing reviews and features for titles including Auto Express and Drivetribe.
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The Safest Cars On Sale in 2026
Updated on 10 September 2026
Car safety is improving on a constant basis, but which are the safest cars you can buy? Well, wonder no more, as we list the ...
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The Most Popular New and Used Cars in the UK in 2026
Updated on 9 September 2026
So far in 2026, the Ford Puma heads the list of the top-selling cars in the UK. In this guide, we detail all the top 10 conte...
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Omoda 9 2026 review | Chinese brand's flagship is still great value
Updated on 9 September 2026
The Omoda 9 is a luxury SUV that represents the pinnacle of Chinese brand Omoda’s model range. It aims to provide big-car spa...
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Omoda 5 2026 review | A keenly priced crossover from China
Updated on 7 September 2026
The Omoda 5 is a Nissan Qashqai-sized compact SUV from Omoda, a brand from Chinese automotive giant Chery. Prices are keen, a...
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Mazda 6e 2026 review | Traditional family car is now electric
Updated on 3 September 2026
The Mazda 6 is now all-electric. The Japanese firm’s latest large family hatchback is offered with a single powertrain option...
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Honda Civic 2026 review | The best family hatchback in its class?
Updated on 2 September 2026
The Honda Civic is one of the longest-running family cars on sale today, and is now offered exclusively with fuel-sipping hyb...
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MG3 Hybrid Review 2025 | Small hybrid for a low price
Updated on 28 August 2026
The MG3 Hybrid+ is the firm’s supermini hatchback, and it’s one of the most affordable hybrids you can buy on the new car mar...
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Jaecoo 7 2026 review | Runaway success for a very mediocre Chinese SUV
Updated on 21 August 2026
The Jaecoo 7 is a rugged-yet-luxurious midsize SUV from China. It’s stylish, extremely well equipped, and very affordable to ...
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Jaecoo 5 2026 review | Chinese brand's entry-level SUV
Updated on 21 August 2026
The Jaecoo 5 is a compact SUV from China that's the same size as the Seat Ateca. It’s available in both petrol and electric f...
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Jaecoo 8 2026 review | Chinese brand's large luxury SUV flagship
Updated on 21 August 2026
The Jaecoo 8 is the Chinese firm’s flagship SUV. It’s offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and either six- or seven seats...
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Chery Tiggo 4 2026 review | Affordable SUV from China
Updated on 21 August 2026
The Chery Tiggo 4 is the firm’s smallest offering in the UK, and its best-selling car globally. It competes in the small SUV ...
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Chery Tiggo 7 Review 2026 | Super-affordable midsize SUV from China
Updated on 21 August 2026
The Chery Tiggo 7 is a mid-size family SUV from China that aims to take on popular family favourites such as the Nissan Qashq...
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Chery Tiggo 8 Review 2026 | Great-value seven-seater SUV from China
Updated on 21 August 2026
The Chery Tiggo 8 might have a daft name, and a few shortcomings, but don’t be put off. This is a smart-looking SUV with prop...
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Chery Tiggo 9 Review 2026 | Chinese brand's seven-seater flagship
Updated on 21 August 2026
The Chery Tiggo 9 is a seven-seat luxury SUV that represents the Chinese firm’s flagship. It’s packed with tech and equipment...
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XPeng G6 2026 review | Tech-heavy electric SUV from China
Updated on 14 August 2026
Chinese company XPeng wants its G6 SUV to be seen as a technical tour-de-force of gadgetry and innovation, and has done a dec...
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Mitsubishi L200 2026 review | Mitsubishi's capable pick-up returns to the UK
Updated on 13 August 2026
The Mitsubishi L200 has been absent for the last few years due to the firm’s withdrawal from the UK market, but it’s now back...
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Mazda 2 Hybrid 2026 review | Hybrid supermini might give you deja vu...
Updated on 13 August 2026
It’s not dismissive to label the Mazda 2 Hybrid little more than a rebadged Toyota Yaris, because that’s precisely what it is...
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The 5 Best Honda Type R Cars Of All Time
Updated on 28 July 2026
The Type R moniker has been applied to plenty of Hondas over the years. Here we pick out five of the finest cars to have worn...
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The Best Used Cars Under £15,000
Updated on 22 July 2026
Our latest survey shows that most used-car buyers in the UK are looking to spend £15k on a hatchback or SUV from brands such ...
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2013-2018) review | Still in the shadow of the competition
Updated on 17 July 2026
As family cars go, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback is a desirable, sophisticated and high-quality offering that also come...
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Leapmotor B10 2026 review | One of the cheapest electric SUVs you can buy
Updated on 16 July 2026
The Leapmotor B10 won't set your heart racing, but it'll provide comfortable and safe transport for your family at an extraor...
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BMW M2 2026 review | A riotous, rear-driven sports coupe
Updated on 9 July 2026
The BMW M2 is a sensational sports car, but it’s also a very talented all-rounder in a variety of other ways, too. It does ev...
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Hyundai Kona 2026 review | A funky-looking yet practical small SUV
Updated on 29 June 2026
You certainly won't mistake the Hyundai Kona for any other car, thanks to its unusual styling. Beneath the skin, though, it's...
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Buying a high-mileage car: 5 top tips everyone should know
Updated on 26 June 2026
It stands to reason that a car with more miles beneath its wheels will be more worn out – and therefore less reliable – than ...
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