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Lewis Kingston

Lewis Kingston

Lewis Kingston is an award-winning freelance motoring journalist who has previously held roles at titles such as Autocar, Car magazine, What Car? and Parkers. He writes reviews, features, news and guides, and can often be found trawling the CarGurus classifieds for bargain buys.

Articles written by this author:

Automotive Reincarnations: GM EV1 and Nissan Leaf

Automotive Reincarnations: GM EV1 and Nissan Leaf

by Lewis Kingston

Nowadays almost every mainstream manufacturer is busy producing electric cars, but the Nissan Leaf of 2011 was a real pioneer...

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Automotive Reincarnations: MG MGB Roadster and Mazda MX-5

Automotive Reincarnations: MG MGB Roadster and Mazda MX-5

by Lewis Kingston

The similarities between the Mazda MX-5 and the classic British MGB Roadster are obvious both in terms of styling and layout:...

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Automotive Reincarnations: Lotus Elise SC and Alpine A110

Automotive Reincarnations: Lotus Elise SC and Alpine A110

by Lewis Kingston

Why the Alpine A110 is a spiritual successor to a very controversial Lotus

Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe and Mitsubishi 3000 GT: Automotive Reincarnations

Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe and Mitsubishi 3000 GT: Automotive Reincarnations

by Lewis Kingston

What does an unloved 1990s Japanese performance coupe have in common with a mid-level fast Mercedes from the 2010s? In the ca...

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BMW 5 Series and Triumph 2000: Automotive Reincarnations

BMW 5 Series and Triumph 2000: Automotive Reincarnations

by Lewis Kingston

Wind back the clock to the 1960s and 1970s, and British brand Triumph enjoyed a reputation for creating svelte and sporty sal...

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Suzuki Swift Sport: True Successor to the Citroen AX GT

Suzuki Swift Sport: True Successor to the Citroen AX GT

by Lewis Kingston

Citroen’s oft-overlooked AX GT exemplified hot hatch design of the 1980s. The company took an already featherweight and compa...

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 Toyota GT86 and Opel GT: Automotive Reincarnations

Toyota GT86 and Opel GT: Automotive Reincarnations

by Lewis Kingston

When it was launched back in 2012, the Toyota GT86 was a breath of fresh air in a motoring landscape full of hyped-up hot hat...

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Bentley Continental GT and Jensen FF: Automotive Reincarnations

Bentley Continental GT and Jensen FF: Automotive Reincarnations

by Lewis Kingston

When the Bentley Continental GT hit the roads in 2003, it was a concept that harked back to the long-legged Bentleys of the 1...

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Top 50 Future Classic Cars 2026

Top 50 Future Classic Cars 2026

by Lewis Kingston

Future classic and modern classic cars can make for enticing, depreciation-resistant ownership prospects. Here are 50 of the ...

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Approved Used Warranties Compared: What are the Best Options?

Approved Used Warranties Compared: What are the Best Options?

by Lewis Kingston

Approved used cars come with a wide range of benefits, including a warranty. Our guide explains how the different manufacture...

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The Best Used 4 Seater Convertible Cars 2026

The Best Used 4 Seater Convertible Cars 2026

by Lewis Kingston

Got a five-figure budget and need a drop-top convertible with room for the kids? Here's our pick of the ten best 4-seat conve...

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Peugeot 208 2026 review | An appealing mainstay of the supermini market

Peugeot 208 2026 review | An appealing mainstay of the supermini market

by Lewis Kingston

Peugeot’s sharply styled 208 is a five-door compact hatchback that’s sure to catch your eye, and pleasingly, it’s also neatly...

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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (2014-2019) review | An A-Class with loftier ambitions

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (2014-2019) review | An A-Class with loftier ambitions

by Lewis Kingston

The Mercedes-Benz GLA (also known as the GLA-Class) is a compact SUV that rivals popular upmarket small crossovers such as th...

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Dacia Duster 2012-2018 review: A significant improvement on the original

Dacia Duster 2012-2018 review: A significant improvement on the original

by Lewis Kingston

The Dacia Duster is a small SUV that offers a surprising amount of space and off-road potential for a bargain price.

Dacia Duster 2019-2024 review | Likeable budget-price compact SUV

Dacia Duster 2019-2024 review | Likeable budget-price compact SUV

by Lewis Kingston

Looking for a relatively new family-friendly SUV for a bargain price? In that case, the Dacia Duster should be right up your ...

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Kia Carens 2013-2019 review | Low-cost seven-seater motoring

Kia Carens 2013-2019 review | Low-cost seven-seater motoring

by Lewis Kingston

The Kia Carens isn't the last word in excitement - or even the first. But it is excellent at what it's designed to do, which ...

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Seat Ibiza 2026 review | A stylish and practical supermini

Seat Ibiza 2026 review | A stylish and practical supermini

by Lewis Kingston

If you want a supermini that’s a bit more subtle and grown-up, it’s worth taking a look at the Seat Ibiza. It’s a sharply sty...

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Volvo XC90 2026 review | Luxurious SUV with a dash of Swedish style

Volvo XC90 2026 review | Luxurious SUV with a dash of Swedish style

by Lewis Kingston

The Volvo XC90 is a large luxury SUV that features subtle and modern styling, intricate detailing, excellent build quality an...

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Seat Leon Review (2012-2019) | A great all-round family hatchback

Seat Leon Review (2012-2019) | A great all-round family hatchback

by Lewis Kingston

The Seat Leon is a great choice for those seeking a family hatchback or estate. It’s more sporty and sharply styled than riva...

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Vauxhall Corsa (2006-2014) review | A bargain used supermini

Vauxhall Corsa (2006-2014) review | A bargain used supermini

by Lewis Kingston

The Vauxhall Corsa is a popular choice for those seeking a sensibly priced supermini. This generation of the Corsa, launched ...

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BMW X5 2025 review | A large and luxurious SUV

BMW X5 2025 review | A large and luxurious SUV

by Lewis Kingston

The BMW X5 is a large luxury SUV that majors on comfort, practicality and driving enjoyment. It’s designed to rival the Audi ...

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Renault Captur Review (2020-present)

Renault Captur Review (2020-present)

by Lewis Kingston

The second-generation Renault Captur is a smartly designed and distinctive crossover that’s practical, well equipped and avai...

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BMW X3 Review (2018-2024)

BMW X3 Review (2018-2024)

by Lewis Kingston

BMW’s X3 offers much in the way of handling and driver engagement, making it a good option for those seeking a sportier SUV.

Audi TT Coupe Mk1 Review (1999-2005)

Audi TT Coupe Mk1 Review (1999-2005)

by Lewis Kingston

The first-generation Audi TT blends attractive styling with flexible engines and a surprising degree of usability.

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