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Alastair Crooks

Grantham

Staff Writer at Auto Express

Senior News Reporter for Auto Express. Will talk about cars all day if given the slightest opportunity. I sometimes do youtubings - link below.

Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Alastair Crooks

    The single-motor Polestar 3 is an attractive proposition, but in contrast to plenty of other EV model line-ups that offer both single and dual-motor configurations, the Long Range Dual Motor is the edition we’d opt for. It might cost more and have less range, but they’re fairly negligible downsides when you consider the increase in performance it offers – and the improved ride quality thanks to the brilliant adaptive air suspension.

  • 2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Alastair Crooks

    The single-motor Polestar 3 is an attractive proposition, but in contrast to plenty of other EV model line-ups that offer both single and dual-motor configurations, the Long Range Dual Motor is the edition we’d opt for. It might cost more and have less range, but they’re fairly negligible downsides when you consider the increase in performance it offers – and the improved ride quality thanks to the brilliant adaptive air suspension.

  • 3 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Alastair Crooks

    The Vauxhall Astra Griffin launched last year, providing a better-equipped trim for less money in Vauxhall’s family hatchback line-up, and now it’s been revised for 2025 with a new hybrid powertrain to go with the petrol and pure-electric versions. Not only does it now come in Astra Hybrid Griffin specification, there’s also new cosmetic tweaks.

  • 3 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Alastair Crooks

    A new Peugeot 208 is set to arrive next year, but the French firm is still looking to keep the current model competitive - adding a new GT Premium version and increasing the range of the all-electric E-208 to a maximum of 268 miles. The new GT Premium trim is also offered in the 208’s crossover sibling, the 2008, representing the most lavish and best-equipped edition in the line-up.

  • 3 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Alastair Crooks

    We like the Mercedes C-Class here at Auto Express, thanks to its impressive on-board technology, stunning cabin design and solid range of engines - but even in its most basic C 200 form it costs £46,175. With this budget in mind, we studied the Auto Express classifieds to see what three cars we could get instead. If you want a Mercedes to ferry you up and down the country in stylish comfort, forget the C-Class – this CLS is what you want.

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Alastair Crooks
Alastair Crooks @AllieCrooks
25 May 25

Sold my old DS1 Sunflower wheels yesterday, looks like they went to a good home. https://t.co/CgFm46sJO0

Alastair Crooks
Alastair Crooks @AllieCrooks
12 Apr 25

Stay thy hand. https://t.co/y5VrdiAjZj

Alastair Crooks
Alastair Crooks @AllieCrooks
5 Apr 25

Places you wouldn’t expect to find a £19k Mini https://t.co/eGJeyEsaGk