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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

BMW i7 review
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BMW i7 review

You’ll either love or loathe the styling, but the BMW i7 is a supremely comfortable and capable luxury EV
In-depth reviews
14 Aug 2024
What happens to old electric car batteries? Inside the UK's EV battery recycling industry
Battery recycling process - Complete battery floorplan

What happens to old electric car batteries? Inside the UK's EV battery recycling industry

We pay a visit to Ecobat’s battery recycling facility in the West Midlands
Features
10 Jul 2024
Nissan Juke (Mk1, 2010-2019) icon review: a divisive trailblazer
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Nissan Juke (Mk1, 2010-2019) icon review: a divisive trailblazer

Love it or hate it, the Nissan Juke was a game-changer when it first arrived in the UK
Road tests
6 Mar 2024
Volvo P1800 (Mk1, 1961-1963) icon review: not fast, but just look at it
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Volvo P1800 (Mk1, 1961-1963) icon review: not fast, but just look at it

Volvo’s second take at a sports car was a real hit
Road tests
13 Feb 2024
Honda CR-V (Mk1, 1997-2001) icon drive: trailblazing soft-roader has still got it
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Honda CR-V (Mk1, 1997-2001) icon drive: trailblazing soft-roader has still got it

Honda's original soft-roader was remarkably practical
Road tests
22 Jan 2024
Range Rover (Mk1, 1970–1994) icon drive: Britain’s first luxury SUV
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Range Rover (Mk1, 1970–1994) icon drive: Britain’s first luxury SUV

We get behind the wheel of ‘a car for all reasons’
Road tests
23 Oct 2023
MG in the UK: selling China's British car brand
Auto Express deputy executive editor Matt Robinson interviewing MG Motor UK head of product and planning systems David Allison

MG in the UK: selling China's British car brand

The UK still plays a vital part in MG’s fortunes. We look round its two bases here
Features
10 Oct 2023

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Nissan 350Z (Mk1, 2003-2009) icon review
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Nissan 350Z (Mk1, 2003-2009) icon review

The V6 Nissan 350Z sports car brought the Z badge back in style
Road tests
26 Sep 2023
Bentley Turbo R (Mk1, 1985-1997) icon review
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Bentley Turbo R (Mk1, 1985-1997) icon review

We drive the original fun-focused luxury saloon
Road tests
4 Sep 2023
Volvo 850 T-5R (Mk1, 1995) icon review
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Volvo 850 T-5R (Mk1, 1995) icon review

We take a look back at the first of Volvo's sporty estates
Road tests
15 Aug 2023
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Toyota RAV4 (Mk1, 1994-2000) icon review
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Toyota RAV4 (Mk1, 1994-2000) icon review

We take a look back at the Mk1 Toyota RAV4 - arguably where the ‘soft-roader’ trend all started
Road tests
25 Jul 2023
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
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New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review

A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
Road tests
16 Jun 2023
Land Rover Discovery (Mk1, 1989-1998) icon review
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Land Rover Discovery (Mk1, 1989-1998) icon review

We drive the 4x4 legend that stayed true to its roots
Road tests
13 Jun 2023
New Volkswagen Grand California 2023 review
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New Volkswagen Grand California 2023 review

The smaller of the two Grand California models transforms a mid-wheelbase Crafter van into a slickly made camper, but one that’s not as big inside as …
Road tests
6 Jun 2023
New DS 3 PureTech 130 2023 review
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New DS 3 PureTech 130 2023 review

A UK drive of the DS 3 PureTech further reinforces our view that it makes much more sense than the pricey E-Tense EV
Road tests
22 May 2023
Honda NSX (Mk1, 1990-2005) icon review
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Honda NSX (Mk1, 1990-2005) icon review

The radical Honda NSX supercar is as easy to live with as a Civic
Road tests
18 May 2023
New LEVC electric car architecture to bring major range expansion
LEVC SOA platform

New LEVC electric car architecture to bring major range expansion

The Geely-owned company behind the TX electric London taxi has an ambitious expansion plan based around the new ‘SOA’ architecture
News
4 May 2023
New Jaguar F-Type P450 75 2023 review
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New Jaguar F-Type P450 75 2023 review

The F-Type 75 marks the end of an era for combustion-powered Jaguar sports cars
Road tests
25 Apr 2023
Nissan Qashqai (Mk1, 2006-2013) icon review
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Nissan Qashqai (Mk1, 2006-2013) icon review

The Mk1 Nissan Qashqai is the car that kickstarted the crossover craze
Road tests
20 Apr 2023
History of Dacia - and its greatest cars
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History of Dacia - and its greatest cars

While Dacia only arrived in the UK in 2013, the marque has been producing cars since 1968. Here’s a look at its history and landmark models…
Features
10 Apr 2023
Ford Mondeo (Mk1, 1993-2000) icon review
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Ford Mondeo (Mk1, 1993-2000) icon review

The popular Mk1 Ford Mondeo was a game-changer for the Blue Oval
Road tests
9 Apr 2023
How to build a budget car: Dacia's engineering philosophy uncovered
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How to build a budget car: Dacia's engineering philosophy uncovered

We discover how the way Dacia builds its cars is totally in keeping with the manufacturer’s philosophy
Features
7 Apr 2023
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New Mazda CX-60 diesel 2023 review
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New Mazda CX-60 diesel 2023 review

We drive the higher-powered, all-wheel drive version of Mazda’s trend-bucking 3.3-litre diesel CX-60
Road tests
29 Mar 2023
Dacia Duster Expression 130 TCE petrol review
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Dacia Duster Expression 130 TCE petrol review

Dacia's latest updates aren't quite enough to hide the Duster's age, but it still offers tremendous value for money
Road tests
20 Mar 2023
Porsche Macan T vs BMW M135i: 2023 twin test review
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Porsche Macan T vs BMW M135i: 2023 twin test review

Can a performance SUV compete with a four-wheel-drive hot hatch for driving fun? We find out, courtesy of Porsche and BMW
Car group tests
27 Feb 2023
Audi 80 (1986-1992) icon review
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Audi 80 (1986-1992) icon review

The B3 version laid the foundations for today’s Audi. We hit the road to see what it’s like today
Road tests
23 Feb 2023
Volvo 240 (1974-1993) icon review
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Volvo 240 (1974-1993) icon review

Think of Volvo and you’ll picture the 240 estate car, but what’s like on the road now?
Road tests
15 Feb 2023
Best new cars for under £350 per month
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Best new cars for under £350 per month

After a fresh set of wheels? Check out the best new cars for under £350 per month
Best cars & vans
8 Feb 2023
Best new cars for under £250 per month
Best cars for under £250 a month

Best new cars for under £250 per month

If you can muster a £250 monthly budget, these are some of the best new cars available for your money
Best cars & vans
2 Feb 2023
Skoda Octavia vRS (Mk1, 2000-2006) icon review
Skoda Octavia vRS Mk1 - front

Skoda Octavia vRS (Mk1, 2000-2006) icon review

The sporty Mk1 Skoda Octavia vRS showed how far the Czech brand had turned itself around
Road tests
31 Jan 2023
New BMW i7 2023 review
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New BMW i7 2023 review

Can the i7 continue to impress us on more demanding UK roads and in M Sport trim?
Road tests
24 Jan 2023
625bhp Alpina B5 GT revealed as brand’s most powerful car ever
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625bhp Alpina B5 GT revealed as brand’s most powerful car ever

Alpina has a new BMW M5 alternative that’ll hit 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds
News
23 Jan 2023
New Volvo V60 T6 Recharge 2023 review
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New Volvo V60 T6 Recharge 2023 review

The V60 has been around for a little while now, so can some hybrid powertrain and infotainment changes help it keep up with the pack?
Road tests
20 Jan 2023
Electric cars will kill off SUVs, says Citroen CEO
Citroen C5 Aircross - front cornering

Electric cars will kill off SUVs, says Citroen CEO

According to Citroen’s CEO Vincent Cobée, the demise of the SUV is already underway due to the vehicle type’s incompatibility with an electric future
News
11 Jan 2023