Leo Wilkinson

Leo Wilkinson

Leo is a writer and editor specialising in the automotive sector. He has held senior roles at What Car?, MSN Cars, The Telegraph and Cazoo, and since gone on to write for brands including Auto Trader and CarGurus. Over the past twenty-plus years he has driven and reviewed hundreds of cars, from budget-priced runarounds to luxury SUVs.

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Infiniti Q50 Models And Best Years To Buy

Infiniti Q50 Models And Best Years To Buy

Updated on 17 October 2026

The Infiniti Q50 is a premium mid-size saloon that’s an alternative to cars such as the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. Available w...

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Infiniti G37 Models And Best Years To Buy

Infiniti G37 Models And Best Years To Buy

Updated on 17 October 2026

The Infiniti G37 is a saloon, coupe or convertible that’s an alternative to cars such as the Audi A4/A5, BMW 3 Series and Mer...

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Nissan X-Trail Models And Best Years To Buy

Nissan X-Trail Models And Best Years To Buy

Updated on 17 October 2026

The Nissan X-Trail is a mid-size SUV that’s evolved from a rugged five-seater to a high-tech seven-seater over the past twent...

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Volkswagen Golf R Models And Best Years To Buy

Volkswagen Golf R Models And Best Years To Buy

Updated on 17 October 2026

The Volkswagen Golf R is a high-performance, high-spec model that sits at the top of the Golf range. It’s fast yet comfortab...

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BMW 4 Series Models And Best Years To Buy

BMW 4 Series Models And Best Years To Buy

Updated on 17 October 2026

The BMW 4 Series is a coupe and convertible model based on BMW’s popular 3 Series. It’s well-equipped and available in two-do...

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BMW M4 Models And Best Years To Buy

BMW M4 Models And Best Years To Buy

Updated on 17 October 2026

The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series, with far-reaching modifications over the standard car. Availabl...

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Leo Wilkinson: Some car names are silly but does anyone really care?

Leo Wilkinson: Some car names are silly but does anyone really care?

Updated on 16 October 2026

Are car names getting sillier? This is the question pondered this week by Leo Wilkinson in his regular CarGurus column, with ...

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Leo Wilkinson: Buttons are back! Why the tide might be turning for touchscreens

Leo Wilkinson: Buttons are back! Why the tide might be turning for touchscreens

Updated on 16 October 2026

Traditional buttons and switches are making a comeback in car interiors. We look at why the days of touchscreen-only controls...

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High-mileage heroes: long-running cars that could bag you a bargain

High-mileage heroes: long-running cars that could bag you a bargain

Updated on 16 October 2026

Should you be wary of buying a high-mileage car? Leo Wilkinson dives into the data in order that very question, and identifie...

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2028 Citroen 2CV Price, Specs and Release Date

2028 Citroen 2CV Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 16 October 2026

The Citroen 2CV is back, with an all-new, all-electric version due on sale in 2028. It'll be cheap and cheerful, with a likel...

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2027 Jaguar Type 01: Price, Specs and Release Date

2027 Jaguar Type 01: Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 16 October 2026

The Jaguar Type 01 has finally been revealed and we've got all the details on the all-new EV that's expected to cost at least...

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2027 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan: Price, Specs and Release Date

2027 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan: Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 16 October 2026

The 2027 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan is a replacement for the ID.4 that gains VW's latest family look and a more premium, user-frien...

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Leo Wilkinson: Is this the end of Seat?

Leo Wilkinson: Is this the end of Seat?

Updated on 13 October 2026

Spanish car-maker Seat is known for building cars that are slightly more stylish and slightly sportier than their Volkswagen ...

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2027 Hyundai Tucson Price, Specs and Release Date

2027 Hyundai Tucson Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 11 October 2026

The 2027 Hyundai Tucson features bold exterior design, Hyundai’s latest infotainment system and extra interior space. We've g...

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2027 BMW 3 Series Price, Specs and Release Date

2027 BMW 3 Series Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 11 October 2026

The 2027 BMW 3 Series is an all-new, eighth-generation model that has the latest tech and a fresh look. We've got all the det...

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Models and Best Years to Buy

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Models and Best Years to Buy

Updated on 9 October 2026

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the longest-running, most well-known executive cars around. Available over the years as a...

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Why is the Hyundai Kona Electric so affordable, and should you buy one?

Why is the Hyundai Kona Electric so affordable, and should you buy one?

Updated on 5 October 2026

Why is the Hyundai Kona Electric so cheap, and should you buy one? Our buying guide has the details, including how this compa...

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2027 Nissan Pixo Price, Specs and Release Date

2027 Nissan Pixo Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 25 September 2026

The 2027 Nissan Pixo is an all-new electric city car that could have a starting price of about £17,000. We've got all the det...

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2026 Volvo XC60 Price, Specs and Release Date

2026 Volvo XC60 Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 23 September 2026

The updated 2026 Volvo XC60 has a fresh look and a new plug-in hybrid system that gives an electric-only range of up to 124 m...

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2027 Volvo XC40 Price, Specs and Release Date

2027 Volvo XC40 Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 23 September 2026

The 2027 Volvo XC40 has updated styling and a range of tech and trim upgrades. We've got all the details.

Leo Wilkinson: Why I love weird convertibles

Leo Wilkinson: Why I love weird convertibles

Updated on 17 September 2026

If you're looking for a used convertible, you can save yourself a few quid - and get something pretty rare and interesting at...

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Why is the BMW 330e so affordable, and should you buy one?

Why is the BMW 330e so affordable, and should you buy one?

Updated on 10 September 2026

Why is the BMW 330e so cheap, and should you buy one? Our buying guide has the details, including how this plug-in hybrid com...

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The Best Cheap Used Electric Cars to Buy in 2026

The Best Cheap Used Electric Cars to Buy in 2026

Updated on 10 September 2026

Looking for a cheap electric car? Here are our top 10 choices, with everything from city cars to SUVs.

2026 Aion UT Price, Specs and Release Date

2026 Aion UT Price, Specs and Release Date

Updated on 20 August 2026

The Aion UT is an all-new electric hatchback that will be the Chinese brand's second model to reach the UK.