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Ivan Aistrop

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 Best Used Cars Under £15,000

The Best Used Cars Under £15,000

by Ivan Aistrop

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

Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2013-2018) review | Still in the shadow of the competition

by Ivan Aistrop

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

Leapmotor B10 2026 review | One of the cheapest electric SUVs you can buy

by Ivan Aistrop

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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Omoda 5 2026 review | Nissan Qashqai wannabe that falls a little short

Omoda 5 2026 review | Nissan Qashqai wannabe that falls a little short

by Ivan Aistrop

The Omoda 5 is a Nissan Qashqai-sized compact SUV from Omoda, a fresh brand to the UK from Chinese automotive giant Chery. Pr...

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BMW M2 2026 review | A riotous, rear-driven sports coupe

BMW M2 2026 review | A riotous, rear-driven sports coupe

by Ivan Aistrop

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

Hyundai Kona 2026 review | A funky-looking yet practical small SUV

by Ivan Aistrop

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

Buying a high-mileage car: 5 top tips everyone should know

by Ivan Aistrop

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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Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 review | The OG plug-in hybrid SUV returns to the UK

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 review | The OG plug-in hybrid SUV returns to the UK

by Ivan Aistrop

Mitsubishi has made its return to the UK with what was traditionally one of its most popular models. Now, however, the Outlan...

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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2026 review | The junior SUV that Mercedes was missing

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2026 review | The junior SUV that Mercedes was missing

by Ivan Aistrop

There was a time when the Mercedes GLA trailed its rivals in a number of areas, but that’s no longer the case now that the se...

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Audi Q6 E-Tron 2026 review | Refined and relaxed premium electric SUV

Audi Q6 E-Tron 2026 review | Refined and relaxed premium electric SUV

by Ivan Aistrop

The Audi Q6 E-Tron is a large five-seater electric SUV that delivers family-friendly practicality and lots of tech in a styli...

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Fiat Grande Panda 2026 review | Fiat back to its best

Fiat Grande Panda 2026 review | Fiat back to its best

by Ivan Aistrop

Fiat's cheery Grande Panda proves that sensible doesn't have to mean boring. Yet it's not just design and practicality that m...

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Mitsubishi L200 2026 review | Mitsubishi's capable pick-up returns to the UK

Mitsubishi L200 2026 review | Mitsubishi's capable pick-up returns to the UK

by Ivan Aistrop

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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Suzuki e Vitara 2026 review | A small electric crossover with all-wheel drive

Suzuki e Vitara 2026 review | A small electric crossover with all-wheel drive

by Ivan Aistrop

The Suzuki e Vitara is the Japanese brand’s first all-electric car, and it comes in the shape of a compact SUV. Unconventiona...

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All the 7 Seater Cars on Sale Right Now

All the 7 Seater Cars on Sale Right Now

by Ivan Aistrop

After a seven-seat family car, but baffled by the complexity of today's seven-seater market and don't know where to start? Th...

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Vauxhall Grandland 2026 review | Average family motoring

Vauxhall Grandland 2026 review | Average family motoring

by Ivan Aistrop

The Vauxhall Grandland is the British brand’s answer to hugely popular family SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford Kug...

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Alfa Romeo Junior 2026 review | Sporty and stylish small SUV from Italy (well, kinda...)

Alfa Romeo Junior 2026 review | Sporty and stylish small SUV from Italy (well, kinda...)

by Ivan Aistrop

The Alfa Romeo Junior is a small SUV that shares the same underpinnings as the Peugeot 2008, Vauxhall Mokka and Jeep Avenger....

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Porsche Macan 2026 review | Driver’s choice among mid-size SUVs

Porsche Macan 2026 review | Driver’s choice among mid-size SUVs

by Ivan Aistrop

The Porsche Macan was created to put the German company’s famed oomph into the smaller and more practicality-focused SUV sect...

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Mazda 2 Hybrid 2026 review | Hybrid supermini might give you deja vu...

Mazda 2 Hybrid 2026 review | Hybrid supermini might give you deja vu...

by Ivan Aistrop

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 Most Fuel Efficient Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid Cars in 2026

The Most Fuel Efficient Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid Cars in 2026

by Ivan Aistrop

Want to get the most from every gallon of fuel you put into your car? Then choose one from our list of the most fuel-efficien...

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Chery Tiggo 9 Review 2025 | Chinese brand's seven-seater flagship

Chery Tiggo 9 Review 2025 | Chinese brand's seven-seater flagship

by Ivan Aistrop

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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Jaecoo 8 2026 review | Chinese brand's large luxury SUV flagship

Jaecoo 8 2026 review | Chinese brand's large luxury SUV flagship

by Ivan Aistrop

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

Chery Tiggo 4 2026 review | Affordable SUV from China

by Ivan Aistrop

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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BMW 2 Series (2014-2021) review | One badge for four very different cars

BMW 2 Series (2014-2021) review | One badge for four very different cars

by Ivan Aistrop

The BMW 2 Series can be a practical MPV or a slinky two-door; either way, it's good to drive, and feels upmarket inside.

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