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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Mazda3 Review (2019-present)

Mazda3 Review (2019-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

There’s a good chance you’ll have seen a Mazda3 on the road and, without knowing which manufacturer made it, commented on its...

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Suzuki S-Cross Review (2021-present)

Suzuki S-Cross Review (2021-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The Suzuki S-Cross is a value-focused family SUV that goes up against the Nissan Qashqai, Seat Ateca and Kia Sportage.

Volkswagen Passat Review (2024-present)

Volkswagen Passat Review (2024-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat is a car that’s every bit as sensible and as grown-up as you’d expect. It offers a plu...

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Volkswagen Tiguan Review (2007-2015)

Volkswagen Tiguan Review (2007-2015)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The Volkswagen Tiguan has no shortage of compact SUV rivals, but it’s still a very tempting choice thanks to its smart looks,...

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Toyota Proace Verso Review (2016-present)

Toyota Proace Verso Review (2016-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The Toyota Proace Verso is a people-carrier that's based on a panel van, and as a result, has bags of space for people and lu...

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MINI Aceman Review (2024-present)

MINI Aceman Review (2024-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

Think of the MINI Aceman as being very much like a regular electric MINI hatchback, just with the more top-heavy styling of a...

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Seat Leon Review (2020-present)

Seat Leon Review (2020-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The Seat Leon has always been a fairly compelling offering in the family hatchback sector, but the 2020 mk4 version is perhap...

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Volkswagen Polo Review (2018-present)

Volkswagen Polo Review (2018-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The Volkswagen Polo is one of the bestselling superminis in the UK, not to mention a fine all-rounder.

Skoda Octavia Review (2020-present)

Skoda Octavia Review (2020-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

Family cars don’t get much better than the Skoda Octavia. Whether you buy the hatchback or the estate, it’s absolutely massiv...

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MINI Countryman Review (2024-present)

MINI Countryman Review (2024-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The third-generation Mini Countryman offers petrol and electric drivetrain options, not to mention significantly increased di...

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Mercedes-Benz V-Class Review (2015-present)

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Review (2015-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

Of all the van-based MPVs on the market, the Mercedes V-Class is undoubtedly the poshest. In fact, it feels posh enough to pu...

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MG Cyberster Review (2024-present)

MG Cyberster Review (2024-present)

Updated on 29 August 2025

The new MG Cyberster is the old British marque’s return to producing two-seater open-top sports cars, the very cars that made...

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Polestar 3 Review (2024-present)

Polestar 3 Review (2024-present)

Updated on 28 August 2025

The Polestar 3 is the Swedish electric performance car brand’s flagship SUV, and plays rival to the likes of the Audi Q8 E-Tr...

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Why the Audi A3 Sportback is the UK's Best Used Family Car

Why the Audi A3 Sportback is the UK's Best Used Family Car

Updated on 28 August 2025

The Audi A3 Sportback has been named as the UK's Best Used Family Car following a survey of 2,000 parents that delves into th...

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First Drive: 2023 Vauxhall Astra GSe

First Drive: 2023 Vauxhall Astra GSe

Updated on 28 August 2025

The Vauxhall Astra GSe is the first of a range of new Grand Sport Electric models designed to signify ‘electrified performanc...

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What's the Most Fun Car for £60k? Alpine A110S vs. Audi RS3 vs. Ford Mustang Mach 1

What's the Most Fun Car for £60k? Alpine A110S vs. Audi RS3 vs. Ford Mustang Mach 1

Updated on 28 August 2025

Our reviewers test the Ford Mustang Mach 1, Alpine A110S and Audi RS3 on some of the UK's best roads to see which £60,000 car...

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2026 Denza Z9GT review: A potential Porsche-beater from China?

2026 Denza Z9GT review: A potential Porsche-beater from China?

Updated on 28 August 2025

The Denza Z9GT is a large five-door shooting brake grand tourer from Chinese company BYD’s forthcoming luxury brand. It isn’t...

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Updated: Citroen/DS Automobiles issue rare ‘stop-drive’ recall

Updated: Citroen/DS Automobiles issue rare ‘stop-drive’ recall

Updated on 27 August 2025

Citroen and DS Automobiles have issued a rare ‘stop-drive’ recall on second-generation Citroen C3 models and first-generation...

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Nissan's self-driving car has already clocked up more than 16,000 miles. We add a few more

Nissan's self-driving car has already clocked up more than 16,000 miles. We add a few more

Updated on 17 July 2025

Nissan has been working for years on its self-driving car technology, with much of the work done at the firm’s European Techn...

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2025 Omoda 9: Price, Specs and Release Date

2025 Omoda 9: Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 4 July 2025

Chinese brand Omoda has released UK-specific details of its new premium SUV, the Omoda 9, the firm’s second model offering in...

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2025 Volkswagen Tayron: Price, specs and release date

2025 Volkswagen Tayron: Price, specs and release date

Updated on 4 July 2025

The Volkswagen Tayron is the German firm's new large SUV that car be specified with either five- or seven seats. It's built o...

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2025 Cupra Terramar: Price, specs and release date

2025 Cupra Terramar: Price, specs and release date

Updated on 4 July 2025

Sporty brand Cupra has released first details about its new mid-size SUV, the Terramar, which is based on the same underpinni...

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2024 MINI Aceman: Price, specs and release date

2024 MINI Aceman: Price, specs and release date

Updated on 4 July 2025

The MINI Aceman is a mid-size crossover that sits slap-bang between the MINI Cooper hatchback and MINI Countryman SUV on size...

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2024 Audi A5: Price, specs and release date

2024 Audi A5: Price, specs and release date

Updated on 4 July 2025

Audi has just released the first details about, and images of, the forthcoming Audi A5, which will be available in both saloo...

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