
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.
Articles written by this author:

Peugeot 3008 Review (2024-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Peugeot 3008 is a midsize SUV that looks achingly stylish inside and out, and has a good level of space, practicality and...
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Maserati Ghibli Review (2013-2022)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Maserati Ghibli is an executive saloon to rival the likes of the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes E-Class.

Audi Q3 Review (2011-2017)
by Ivan Aistrop
With all the quality you'd expect from an Audi, generously equipped and suitably chunkily styled, the Q3 is a convincing upma...
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Cupra Tavascan Review (2024-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Cupra Tavascan sounds quite niche at first, being an all-electric coupe-style SUV, but then you realise that there are ac...
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Volvo EX90 Review (2024-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Volvo EX90 is a large, seven-seat, prestige SUV that’s offered exclusively with an all-electric powertrain. It’s the Swed...
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Subaru Outback Review (2020-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Subaru Outback is an estate car that thinks it's an off-roader, and it's better off-road than many SUVs that claim off-ro...
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Honda Civic Review (2011-2015)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Honda Civic is an incredibly sensible family hatchback. It’s practical, it’s affordable, it’s economical (with the right ...
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The Best Cars for Dog Owners 2025
by Ivan Aistrop
You can transport a dog in just about any car, but some are much better suited to the task than others. Here's our list of th...
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Vauxhall Astra Mk5 Review (2004-2010)
by Ivan Aistrop
The mk5 Vauxhall Astra is a fine all-rounder for those looking for a family car on a budget. It’s good to drive, with a comfo...
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Top 20 Disappearing Car Features That Drivers Will Miss
by Ivan Aistrop
Advances in car technology, along with changes in design trends, have meant that many traditional car features have been on t...
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Is Car Technology Taking the Fun Out of Driving?
by Ivan Aistrop
Motorists believe that driving will be less enjoyable due to the phasing-out of traditional controls such as handbrake levers...
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo Review (2022-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is a panel van version of VW’s retro-designed all-electric people carrier. It’s not brilliant at the b...
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MG ZS SUV Review (2024-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The second-generation MG ZS looks to build on the success of the first by providing a similar cocktail of affordable pricing,...
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2025 Smart #5: Price, specs and release date
by Ivan Aistrop
Having unveiled the #5 concept car at the Beijing Automotive Show back in April, the Smart brand has now confirmed production...
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Mercedes-Benz Citan Review (2023-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Mercedes-Benz Citan is a small van that sits at the bottom of the German firm’s commercial vehicle range below the Vito a...
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Nissan Townstar Review (2023-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Nissan Townstar is a compact panel van that shares its platform, parts and technology with the latest Renault Kangoo and ...
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Ford Transit Courier Review (2023-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
It’s a Transit van, Jim, but not as we know it. The Ford Transit Courier is Ford's smallest commercial vehicle offering, and ...
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Ford Tourneo Courier Review (2023-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Ford Tourneo Courier is one of those MPV family car offerings that essentially a panel van fitted with windows, seats and...
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Volvo EC40 Review (2024-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The ‘C’ bit in EC40 signifies that this is a slinkier coupe-style crossover SUV that majors more on style than ruggedness: no...
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Volvo EX40 Review (2024-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The Volvo EX40 is what used to be known as the Volvo XC40 Recharge, the all-electric version of the firm’s small SUV. However...
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2024 Volvo EX30: price, specs and release date
by Ivan Aistrop
The Volvo EX30 - a new small electric SUV - has been revealed today ahead of hitting UK roads at the beginning of next year. ...
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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: price, spec and release date
by Ivan Aistrop
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV is an all-new version of the German firm's best-selling model. With new tech, smart styling, a...
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BMW iX2 Review (2024-present)
by Ivan Aistrop
The BMW iX2 is a prestige all-electric compact SUV with coupe-like styling, and that means it’s about as fashionable as cars ...
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Genesis Creates the ‘Ultimate Dog Accessory’ thanks to CarGurus Research
by Ivan Aistrop
A CarGurus research project has inspired the creation of ‘the ultimate dog-friendly accessory’ for the Genesis Electrified GV...
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