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:

Bentley Bentayga Review (2015-present)

Bentley Bentayga Review (2015-present)

Updated on 25 February 2025

Bentley’s first SUV, the Bentayga, combines the extravagant luxury, effortless pace, and extraordinary comfort of the company...

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Audi TT Review (2006-2013)

Audi TT Review (2006-2013)

Updated on 25 February 2025

Stylish and with a well-crafted interior, the second generation of the iconic Audi TT is an everyday coupe with more than a t...

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Alex Robbins: Check Out These Bargain Fast Ford Heroes

Alex Robbins: Check Out These Bargain Fast Ford Heroes

Updated on 18 February 2025

Ford is planning a return to Le Mans – so why not celebrate with these bargain blue oval performance heroes, be it the Focus ...

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BMW 1 Series Models Over the Years

BMW 1 Series Models Over the Years

Updated on 12 February 2025

The BMW 1 Series is such a regular sight on our roads these days it’s hard to believe that, not too long ago, it didn’t even ...

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Audi A5 Review (2007-2015)

Audi A5 Review (2007-2015)

Updated on 30 January 2025

The first-generation Audi A5 is not the most thrilling car to drive, but it is handsome and sports a smart interior – as well...

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Lexus ES Review (2018-present)

Lexus ES Review (2018-present)

Updated on 27 January 2025

The Lexus ES is the executive saloon you’re least likely to have heard of. Lexus simply doesn’t sell very many of them in the...

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Volvo V50 Review (2004-2012)

Volvo V50 Review (2004-2012)

Updated on 27 January 2025

It lacks the space of some rivals and the sportiness of others, but the Volvo V50 is nevertheless a sound used car buy that m...

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Toyota Prius Review (2009-2016)

Toyota Prius Review (2009-2016)

Updated on 27 January 2025

The Toyota Prius is almost the byword for a hybrid car. A mid-sized hatchback, it combines a petrol engine and electric motor...

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Suzuki Swift Review (2010-2017)

Suzuki Swift Review (2010-2017)

Updated on 27 January 2025

Cheap and cheerful. That just about sums up the Suzuki Swift hatchback, a small car that isn’t quite as well known as its mai...

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Suzuki Celerio Review (2014-2019)

Suzuki Celerio Review (2014-2019)

Updated on 27 January 2025

If you’re looking for a fun and fashionable city car, look elsewhere, because the Suzuki Celerio is the very antithesis of su...

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Ssangyong Tivoli Review (2015-present)

Ssangyong Tivoli Review (2015-present)

Updated on 27 January 2025

The Ssangyong Tivoli is seriously cheap to buy, and offers lots of space and equipment for the money.

Ssangyong Korando Review (2010-2019)

Ssangyong Korando Review (2010-2019)

Updated on 27 January 2025

The SsangYong Korando might look like a bargain, but it feels cheap and more than a little bit dated now.

Skoda Fabia Review (2015-2021)

Skoda Fabia Review (2015-2021)

Updated on 27 January 2025

The Skoda Fabia hatchback is one of the biggest small cars there is. Space is plentiful inside, whether you’re sitting in the...

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Volkswagen Transporter T6 Review (2016-2024)

Volkswagen Transporter T6 Review (2016-2024)

Updated on 22 January 2025

The sixth-generation Volkswagen Transporter is a hugely popular choice of van, and a worthy alternative to the Ford Transit C...

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Hyundai i10 Review (2014-2019)

Hyundai i10 Review (2014-2019)

Updated on 6 January 2025

The Hyundai i10 city car is one of the best cars of its type, combining a sophisticated driving experience and a spacious, gr...

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Honda CR-Z Review (2010-2016)

Honda CR-Z Review (2010-2016)

Updated on 6 January 2025

The Honda CR-Z was the first hybrid sports car and very much ahead of its time, but that isn’t the only reason to buy one.

Hyundai Tucson Review (2015-2020)

Hyundai Tucson Review (2015-2020)

Updated on 6 January 2025

The third-generation of Hyundai Tucson is a thoroughly sensible family SUV that should also prove affordable to run.

Vauxhall Astra Mk6 Review (2010-2015)

Vauxhall Astra Mk6 Review (2010-2015)

Updated on 19 December 2024

Look beyond the Vauxhall Astra’s slightly dreary reputation, and you’ll find a car of surprising talent.

Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Review (2017-2021)

Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Review (2017-2021)

Updated on 19 December 2024

Where once large family hatchbacks such as the Vauxhall Insignia were among the best-selling cars in the UK, they have since ...

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Toyota Prius Review (2016-2022)

Toyota Prius Review (2016-2022)

Updated on 18 December 2024

The Toyota Prius has become a byword for eco-friendly motoring and almost a generic term for hybrid cars, such has its popula...

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Volkswagen Polo Models and Best Years to Buy

Volkswagen Polo Models and Best Years to Buy

Updated on 13 September 2024

Among small cars, there are few that are better loved than the Volkswagen Polo. Here's how it has evolved since the original ...

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Driving the Last Ever Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

Driving the Last Ever Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

Updated on 15 July 2024

Now that the Ford Capri has fallen into classic car status, we revisit the legendary 280 Brooklands edition to see if it's as...

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40 years of the Peugeot 205: Why it was so Special

40 years of the Peugeot 205: Why it was so Special

Updated on 7 June 2024

In 1983, Peugeot revealed the 205, a car that would not only go on to redefine the company and reset its image, but that woul...

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