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Matt Rigby

Matt Rigby

Now a regular contributor to CarGurus, Matt Rigby's career has covered everything from road testing and reporting for weekly magazines such as Auto Express and Autocar, to writing for hugely enthusiastic online communities such as PistonHeads.

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Best Cheap Used Hybrid Cars 2026

Best Cheap Used Hybrid Cars 2026

by Matt Rigby

Hybrid cars don't have to cost the earth. Here are our top picks of the best cheap used hybrid cars that cost less than £10,0...

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Toyota Aygo X 2022-2026 review | Funky, frugal and fully loaded city car

Toyota Aygo X 2022-2026 review | Funky, frugal and fully loaded city car

by Matt Rigby

The Toyota Aygo X is a sharply styled city car with the looks and stance of an SUV, but the small running costs and compact d...

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Lexus NX 2026 review | Comfortable, efficient alternative to the usual German SUV

Lexus NX 2026 review | Comfortable, efficient alternative to the usual German SUV

by Matt Rigby

The Lexus NX is an excellent premium SUV that also happens to be available with the firm's first plug-in hybrid system. There...

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Ford Tourneo Connect 2026 review | Spacious and sensible family transport

Ford Tourneo Connect 2026 review | Spacious and sensible family transport

by Matt Rigby

The Ford Tourneo Connect is an MPV people carrier based on the Transit Connect van, which itself shares a platform with the l...

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DS 9 (2020-2024) review | A delightfully French take on the premium saloon

DS 9 (2020-2024) review | A delightfully French take on the premium saloon

by Matt Rigby

The original DS 9 is a large and luxurious French saloon alternative to the likes of the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class.

Volkswagen Taigo 2026 review | A reliable if unremarkable family car

Volkswagen Taigo 2026 review | A reliable if unremarkable family car

by Matt Rigby

The Volkswagen Taigo is a compact crossover with coupe-like styling. Does that make it a niche too far?

MG4 2026 review | Affordable, very likeable electric hatchback

MG4 2026 review | Affordable, very likeable electric hatchback

by Matt Rigby

The MG4 EV is a bargain alternative to electric family hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen ID.3 and Citroen e-C4. Mid-life enha...

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Ford Ranger 2026 review | The most car-like pickup truck on sale

Ford Ranger 2026 review | The most car-like pickup truck on sale

by Matt Rigby

The latest Ford Ranger aims to combine the cargo-carrying capacity of a pickup with the luxury features and technology of an ...

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E10 Fuel: Is Your Car Compatible with Greener Petrol?

E10 Fuel: Is Your Car Compatible with Greener Petrol?

by Matt Rigby

E10 petrol is a greener type of unleaded petrol sold at all UK fuel stations. It uses a higher percentage of renewable bioeth...

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Car Insurance Groups Explained

Car Insurance Groups Explained

by Matt Rigby

Car insurance prices are governed by a complex combination of factors: and an important part of that is car insurance groups....

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Pay-Per-Mile EV Tax: Everything you Need to Know

Pay-Per-Mile EV Tax: Everything you Need to Know

by Matt Rigby

Following the announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves that the government is introducing pay-per-mile taxes for EVs and pl...

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Faraday Bags for Car Keys: A Complete Guide

Faraday Bags for Car Keys: A Complete Guide

by Matt Rigby

Keeping your car key in a Faraday bag can be a cost-effective way to prevent it from being stolen. Buy what are Faraday bags,...

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Audi A1 Models Over the Years

Audi A1 Models Over the Years

by Matt Rigby

The Audi A1 is a small three- or five-door hatchback that was designed to take on the MINI in the premium supermini sector of...

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Hyundai Tucson Review (2021-present)

Hyundai Tucson Review (2021-present)

by Matt Rigby

The Hyundai Tucson is a strikingly styled mid-sized SUV crossover that’s generously equipped and well built. It’s genuinely s...

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Volvo C40 Review (2021-2024)

Volvo C40 Review (2021-2024)

by Matt Rigby

Volvo joins the coupe-SUV crossover party with the low-roofed but chunkily styled C40. And if you think it looks like an XC40...

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Hyundai Santa Fe Review (2021-2023)

Hyundai Santa Fe Review (2021-2023)

by Matt Rigby

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a large seven-seat SUV that offers great value for money given its size, quality and technology.

Hyundai i20 N Review (2021-2024)

Hyundai i20 N Review (2021-2024)

by Matt Rigby

The Hyundai i20 N is one of the most rewarding small hot hatches you can buy, and a car that is almost guaranteed to make you...

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Ford Ranger Models Over the Years

Ford Ranger Models Over the Years

by Matt Rigby

Though there have been pick-up trucks with the Ford Ranger name badge since 1983, it's only been available in the UK and othe...

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The Best Hot Hatches Under £10,000 to Buy in 2025

The Best Hot Hatches Under £10,000 to Buy in 2025

by Matt Rigby

If you want a performance-focused car with a powerful engine that’s reasonably inexpensive to run, then in all likelihood the...

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Best Hot Hatches Under £5,000 to Buy in 2025

Best Hot Hatches Under £5,000 to Buy in 2025

by Matt Rigby

For under £5,000 you can have a hot hatch that'll be a hoot on a track day, yet still deliver maintenance and running costs t...

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Best Hot Hatches 2025

Best Hot Hatches 2025

by Matt Rigby

The best hot hatches combine strong performance and huge amounts of fun with everyday practicality and reasonable running cos...

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Audi TT Models Over the Years

Audi TT Models Over the Years

by Matt Rigby

Making its debut in 1998, the strikingly styled Audi TT coupe was lauded for its similarity to the original concept car shown...

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BMW 5 Series Models Over the Years

BMW 5 Series Models Over the Years

by Matt Rigby

The BMW 5 Series has been a key part of the German manufacturer’s line-up and a rival to the Mercedes E-class and Audi A6.

Jaguar XF Models Over the Years

Jaguar XF Models Over the Years

by Matt Rigby

The Jaguar XF is a luxurious, medium-sized executive luxury saloon or estate designed to compete with the BMW 5 Series, Audi ...

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