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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

New Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 2022 review
Volkswagen ID.5 GTX - front

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
Road tests
10 May 2022
New BMW M4 manual 2022 review
BMW M4 manual - front tracking

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
Road tests
29 Apr 2022
New Dacia Duster Extreme SE 2022 review
Dacia Duster Extreme SE - front

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
Road tests
22 Apr 2022
BMW iDrive rotary controller to stay in certain models
BMW iDrive rotary controller

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
News
20 Apr 2022
New BMW i7 revealed with 388-mile range and prices from £107k
BMW i7 - front action

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
News
20 Apr 2022
New 2023 BMW 7 Series takes aim at the Mercedes S-Class with bold look
BMW 7 Series - front

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
News
20 Apr 2022
New Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition celebrates iconic 1966 Le Mans
Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition 1

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
News
8 Apr 2022
Nissan gives first look at prototype production plant for solid-state batteries
Nissan solid state battery facility 1

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
News
8 Apr 2022
Final British-built Vauxhall Astra rolls off Ellesmere Port production line
Vauxhall Astra on production line

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
News
7 Apr 2022
Final European Ford Mondeo rolls off Valencia factory line
Ford Mondeo - front blue

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
News
6 Apr 2022
David Brown Mini Remastered Marshall Edition revealed to celebrate audio company’s 60th birthday
DBA Mini Remastered Marshall Edition - front

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
News
4 Apr 2022
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp
Toyota GR Corolla - front

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
News
1 Apr 2022
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Las Vegas night race joining the Formula 1 calendar from 2023
Formula 1 cars outside the Wynn Las Vegas

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
News
31 Mar 2022
New Alpina B4 Gran Coupe arrives with 488bhp
Alpina B4 - front tracking

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
News
30 Mar 2022
Peugeot 208 and 2008 gain minimalist gear selector
New Peugeot gear selector

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
News
29 Mar 2022
New Ford Mustang California Special revealed with retro styling tweaks
Ford Mustang California Special - front

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
News
7 Mar 2022
BMW X5 xDrive40e 2015 review

BMW X5 xDrive40e 2015 review

New BMW X5 xDrive40e SUV leads way for new generation of plug-in hybrids
Road tests
22 Jun 2015
BMW i8 prototype
BMW i8 2013

BMW i8 prototype

Can a green vehicle be truly desirable as a supercar? BMW believes so – and says the mid-engined i8 hybrid proves it
Road tests
6 Aug 2013
BMW i3 prototype
BMW i3 prototype front cornering

BMW i3 prototype

We drive a pre-production version of the new BMW i3 electric car to see if it’s as good to drive as a BMW should be
Road tests
9 Jul 2013