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Matt Robinson

Matt’s been writing about cars professionally since 2009, cutting his teeth on specialist titles including BMW Car, Land Rover Owner and Retro Cars. In 2013 he joined automotive start-up Car Throttle, assisting with its rapid audience growth before becoming editor in 2016. He moved across to sister-title Auto Express in 2022, becoming deputy executive editor, a role which sees him work across the business on both editorial and commercial content as well as contributing to Carbuyer and DrivingElectric. Outside of work, Matt’s an avid mountain biker and strong Skoda Yeti advocate.


e-mail: matt_robinson@autovia.co.uk

48 money saving tips for motorists
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48 money saving tips for motorists

Shave pounds off your annual motoring bills with these money saving tips for car owners
26 Aug 2022
Best used seven-seater cars 2022
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Best used seven-seater cars 2022

These MPVs and SUVs place practicality high on the agenda, offering seven seats and a lot of boot space
5 Aug 2022
Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review
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Long-term tests

Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review

Final report: We saddle up for estate’s last practicality test on our fleet
4 Aug 2022
Toyota Corolla Commercial van review
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Toyota Corolla Commercial van review

The Toyota Corolla Commercial is a car-based van that offers an interesting mix of practicality, efficiency and refinement
27 Jul 2022
New Toyota Corolla prototype review
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Road tests

New Toyota Corolla prototype review

We try out the updated Toyota Corolla hybrid ahead of its official arrival
30 Jun 2022
£1.5 million Bentley Speed Six Continuation Series announced
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£1.5 million Bentley Speed Six Continuation Series announced

Following what it calls the “huge success” of its Blower Continuation Series, Bentley will build 12 brand-new versions of its Le Mans-winning Speed Si…
27 Jun 2022
New Toyota Supra manual 2022 review
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Road tests

New Toyota Supra manual 2022 review

The Toyota Supra is now available with a manual gearbox, but does it provide that extra spice it’s been missing so far?
7 Jun 2022
Cupra Leon 245 VZ1 review
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Road tests

Cupra Leon 245 VZ1 review

Few Cupra Leon buyers opt for this entry-level version of the car. Is it a hidden gem, or the derivative to avoid? 
1 Jun 2022
Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Final Edition sends off Affalterbach’s V8 super saloon
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Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Final Edition sends off Affalterbach’s V8 super saloon

Limited to 999 units, the Final Edition uses a choice spec and exclusive badging to celebrate the end of the current E 63’s life
31 May 2022
New Ford Ranger Raptor on sale now from £57,340
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New Ford Ranger Raptor on sale now from £57,340

Raptor is the first version of new Ranger pick-up to go on sale in the UK
23 May 2022
New 2022 Range Rover hits 10,000 UK orders, despite higher prices
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New 2022 Range Rover hits 10,000 UK orders, despite higher prices

The higher cost of the new Range Rover hasn’t deterred buyers, with Land Rover already banking 10,000 orders in the UK, stretching the waiting list to…
19 May 2022
New Range Rover D350 Autobiography 2022 review
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Road tests

New Range Rover D350 Autobiography 2022 review

We drive a new Range Rover mild-hybrid diesel model in the UK to see if the iconic luxury 4x4 is still just as impressive as ever
19 May 2022
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Caravaning for beginners: how to choose a caravan and tow it with confidence
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Caravaning for beginners: how to choose a caravan and tow it with confidence

Caravans and motorhomes offer real freedom, but getting started properly is crucial
18 May 2022
New Audi R8 Performance RWD Edition 2022 review
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Road tests

New Audi R8 Performance RWD Edition 2022 review

Audi’s new R8 Performance RWD gets a power uplift and some aesthetic tweaks, making it even more appealing than its predecessor
13 May 2022
New Mazda CX-5 2.5 GT Sport 2022 Review
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Road tests

New Mazda CX-5 2.5 GT Sport 2022 Review

Mazda’s most powerful CX-5 in this top-spec trim isn’t far off £40,000. Is the SUV worth it?
11 May 2022
New Volkswagen ID.5 2022 review
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Road tests

New Volkswagen ID.5 2022 review

The new Volkswagen ID.5 coupe-SUV is the latest electric car to join VW’s range, but is it the best?
10 May 2022
New Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 2022 review
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Road tests

New Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 2022 review

The hot new all-electric Volkswagen ID.5 GTX promises much, but is held back by a lack of thrills from behind the wheel
10 May 2022
New BMW M4 manual 2022 review
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Road tests

New BMW M4 manual 2022 review

The addition of a manual gearbox brings even more engagement to the BMW M4, but it's not coming to the UK
29 Apr 2022
New Dacia Duster Extreme SE 2022 review
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Road tests

New Dacia Duster Extreme SE 2022 review

The Dacia Duster Extreme SE’s cosmetic tweaks add a dash of style to the value-for-money SUV
22 Apr 2022
BMW iDrive rotary controller to stay in certain models
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BMW iDrive rotary controller to stay in certain models

Amidst improvements in touchscreen and voice command technology, BMW has pledged to keep the classic iDrive rotary control
20 Apr 2022
New BMW i7 revealed with 388-mile range and prices from £107k
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New BMW i7 revealed with 388-mile range and prices from £107k

BMW has revealed the i7, which will be the only version of the new BMW 7 Series available in the UK initially
20 Apr 2022
New 2023 BMW 7 Series takes aim at the Mercedes S-Class with bold look
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New 2023 BMW 7 Series takes aim at the Mercedes S-Class with bold look

The feature-packed BMW 7 Series range has been revealed, but it’ll only be available in ‘i7’ all-electric form initially
20 Apr 2022
New Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition celebrates iconic 1966 Le Mans
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New Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition celebrates iconic 1966 Le Mans

Ford has revealed the final specially-liveried GT supercar in its Heritage Edition series
8 Apr 2022
Nissan gives first look at prototype production plant for solid-state batteries
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Nissan gives first look at prototype production plant for solid-state batteries

Nissan is aiming to produce an electric car with in-house developed solid-state batteries by 2028
8 Apr 2022
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Final British-built Vauxhall Astra rolls off Ellesmere Port production line
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Final British-built Vauxhall Astra rolls off Ellesmere Port production line

Vauxhall’s Wirral-based factory has built its last Astra, as the facility prepares for an EV future
7 Apr 2022
Final European Ford Mondeo rolls off Valencia factory line
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Final European Ford Mondeo rolls off Valencia factory line

Family car icon’s story finishes here as final cars mark the end of Mondeo production for Europe
6 Apr 2022
David Brown Mini Remastered Marshall Edition revealed to celebrate audio company’s 60th birthday
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David Brown Mini Remastered Marshall Edition revealed to celebrate audio company’s 60th birthday

The new limited-edition restomod Mini is produced in collaboration with Marshall Amplification
4 Apr 2022
“Toyota's GR Corolla exposes the 'drift mode' hot hatches for the frauds they really are”
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Opinion

“Toyota's GR Corolla exposes the 'drift mode' hot hatches for the frauds they really are”

The sensational new hot hatch, which won’t be coming to the UK, prompts Matt Robinson to consider what a ‘proper’ hot hatch really needs
1 Apr 2022
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp
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New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp

The first hot Toyota Corolla in around two decades has been revealed, but sadly it won't be coming to the UK
1 Apr 2022
Las Vegas night race joining the Formula 1 calendar from 2023
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Las Vegas night race joining the Formula 1 calendar from 2023

Formula 1 confirms the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix will feature racing after dark on a street circuit incorporating the famous Strip
31 Mar 2022
New Alpina B4 Gran Coupe arrives with 488bhp
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New Alpina B4 Gran Coupe arrives with 488bhp

Alpina’s latest overhauled BMW shares much in common with the new M4, but with more of a focus on comfort
30 Mar 2022
Peugeot 208 and 2008 gain minimalist gear selector
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Peugeot 208 and 2008 gain minimalist gear selector

The cars’ strangely shaped automatic gear selector has been replaced with a space-freeing design already seen in the 308
29 Mar 2022
Mercedes EQE UK pricing revealed - range starts at £76,450
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Mercedes EQE UK pricing revealed - range starts at £76,450

The configurator for Mercedes’ mid-sized EV saloon is now live, revealing the model’s pricing
25 Mar 2022
New Ford Mustang California Special revealed with retro styling tweaks
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New Ford Mustang California Special revealed with retro styling tweaks

Ford has revealed a limited version of the Mustang Convertible that references one of the model’s early special editions
7 Mar 2022