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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

£1.5 million Bentley Speed Six Continuation Series announced
Bentley Speed Six Continuation Series - front

£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…
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27 Jun 2022
New Toyota Supra manual 2022 review
Toyota Supra manual - front

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?
Road tests
7 Jun 2022
Cupra Leon 245 VZ1 review
Cupra Leon 245 VZ1

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? 
Road tests
1 Jun 2022
Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Final Edition sends off Affalterbach’s V8 super saloon
Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Final Edition - front angled

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
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31 May 2022
New Ford Ranger Raptor on sale now from £57,340
Ford Ranger Raptor - studio front

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
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23 May 2022
New 2022 Range Rover hits 10,000 UK orders, despite higher prices
Range Rover - front action

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…
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19 May 2022
New Range Rover D350 Autobiography 2022 review
Range Rover Autobiography

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
Road tests
19 May 2022
Caravaning for beginners: how to choose a caravan and tow it with confidence
how to choose a caravan

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
Tips & advice
18 May 2022
New Audi R8 Performance RWD Edition 2022 review
Audi R8 Performance RWD Edition - front tracking

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
Road tests
13 May 2022
New Mazda CX-5 2.5 GT Sport 2022 Review
Mazda CX-5 2.5 GT Sport - front tracking

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?
Road tests
11 May 2022
New Volkswagen ID.5 2022 review
Volkswagen ID.5 - front

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?
Road tests
10 May 2022
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1 Apr 2022
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
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31 Mar 2022
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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
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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