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Luke Wilkinson

Luke graduated from the University of Glasgow in November 2018 and quickly landed a job as a Staff Writer with Auto Express. He mainly writes news stories for the website and the magazine.

Before his current employment, Luke managed his own car news and reviews website. He also gathered some formal experience with Road Record – the motoring supplement to the Daily Record. He spends his spare time restoring his 1993 Rover Mini Sprite.

e-mail: luke_wilkinson@autovia.co.uk 

Mitsubishi L200 pick-up

Mitsubishi L200 pick-up

The Japanese manufacturer has launched its sixth-generation Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck in the UK, with a starting price of £21,515
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15 Aug 2019
Dacia Duster gains new 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine
Dacia Duster 1.0-litre

Dacia Duster gains new 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine

The Dacia Duster gains a new, more efficient entry-level TCe 100 engine, set to replace larger outgoing 1.6-litre petrol
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15 Aug 2019
New Hyundai Kona Hybrid to cost from £22,495
Hyundai Kona hybrid - front

New Hyundai Kona Hybrid to cost from £22,495

New petrol-electric Hyundai Kona Hybrid comes with a claimed fuel economy of 66mpg and lands in the UK this September
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8 Aug 2019
BMW 530e plug-in hybrid revised for 2019
BMW 530e - front

BMW 530e plug-in hybrid revised for 2019

The BMW 530e PHEV has been updated with a new battery pack, better economy, reduced emissions and a longer all-electric range
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2 Aug 2019
Volvo offers roaming data services for all its new cars
Volvo XC40 front static 2019

Volvo offers roaming data services for all its new cars

Volvo now provides up to 100GB of roaming data for all its new models as standard, with the addition of a data SIM card
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31 Jul 2019
New entry-level Ford Fiesta Trend launched
Ford Fiesta Trend - front tracking

New entry-level Ford Fiesta Trend launched

The Ford Fiesta Trend will replace the old Fiesta Zetec as the new base spec model, with prices starting at £15,995
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26 Jul 2019
Special edition Ford Mustang 55 announced
Ford Mustang55

Special edition Ford Mustang 55 announced

The special edition Ford Mustang celebrates the 55th anniversary of the ubiquitous muscle car, with sales starting in August
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25 Jul 2019
Alvis extends its range of Continuation Series cars
Alvis Graber Super Coupe - front

Alvis extends its range of Continuation Series cars

Classic British auto manufacturer Alvis has expanded its range of Continuation Series cars to six models and two chassis configurations
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24 Jul 2019
Volvo recalls over 500,000 vehicles due to fire risk
Used Volvo V60 - Volvo badge

Volvo recalls over 500,000 vehicles due to fire risk

Volvo has found a fault with the plastic intake manifold used on its 2.0-litre diesel engine, which poses a potential fire risk
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22 Jul 2019
New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced

New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced

The Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X will go on sale in the UK this October, priced from £23,555
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18 Jul 2019
Toyota is going to build its moon buggy concept
Toyota lunar vehicle - front 3/4

Toyota is going to build its moon buggy concept

The Japanese auto manufacturer and JAXA will build a prototype lunar rover by 2021, ahead of the finished product’s launch in 2029
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16 Jul 2019
Volkswagen Kombi concept reimagines classic van
Volkswagen Kombi Type 20 concept - front 3/4 static

Volkswagen Kombi concept reimagines classic van

The Volkswagen Kombi concept is an all-electric Type 2 van built to celebrate 20 years of Volkswagen’s Electronics Research Laboratory
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8 Jul 2019
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019: news and pictures

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019: news and pictures

The revamped Goodwood Festival of Speed proves a huge hit, with a host of new attractions and a new theme
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8 Jul 2019
New Kia Soul EV: pricing and specification announced
Kia Soul EV - front

New Kia Soul EV: pricing and specification announced

Following its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, a launch edition version of the all-electric Kia Soul is now on sale priced from £33,795
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5 Jul 2019
BMW X7 pick-up truck designed by students
BMW X7 pick-up truck

BMW X7 pick-up truck designed by students

Based on BMW's flagship SUV, the X7 pick-up features a teak-lined load bed and seating for five adults (plus one motorcycle)
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5 Jul 2019
JLR employees could move to a four-day working week
Jaguar F-Pace Portfolio rear

JLR employees could move to a four-day working week

Employees at Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich plant will sign a ballot later this week, deciding if the plant will move to a four-day schedule
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12 Jun 2019
Peugeot Boxer van revised for 2019 with electric variant
Peugeot Boxer - front

Peugeot Boxer van revised for 2019 with electric variant

An updated Peugeot Boxer panel van has been revealed, with an all-electric powertrain set to join the range by the end of the year
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10 Jun 2019
New Ultima RS launched with up to 1,200bhp
Ultima RS - front

New Ultima RS launched with up to 1,200bhp

Ultima has built a new, faster version of the road-legal Evolution Coupe, powered by a supercharged V8 engine with as much as 1,200bhp
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10 Jun 2019
2020 Fiat Ducato van pricing revealed
Fiat Ducato 2020

2020 Fiat Ducato van pricing revealed

Pricing for the updated 2020 Fiat Ducato van has been announced and is available to buy now
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7 Jun 2019
New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake joins the range
Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake - front

New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake joins the range

The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake has arrived with mechanicals borrowed from the AMG A 35, meaning 302bhp and 400Nm of torque
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4 Jun 2019
New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

The new limited Mercedes X-Class Element Edition pick-up features more standard equipment and a unique livery
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20 May 2019
New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered
Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered

A Hennessey Venom F5 roadster is currently under consideration as the firm starts building the first Venom F5 prototype
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16 May 2019
New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched
Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar

New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched

Sitting at the top of the Fiat 500 range, the two new editions add fresh colour combinations and more standard equipment
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13 May 2019
Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV
Piech GT-X sketch

Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV

Swiss start-up brand Piech has released some early design sketches and performance specifications for its upcoming all-electric models
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9 May 2019
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Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavarian Edition

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition

Mulliner has produced a special one-off Bentley Continental GT Convertible which pays homage to the German region of Bavaria
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8 May 2019
New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced
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New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced

The limited edition Porsche 911 Speedster is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £211,599
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7 May 2019
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition - front

Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in

The British firm’s latest special edition model adds a host of extra equipment and a unique colour palette to its compact performance SUV
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2 May 2019
New Lexus RC F facelift revealed
Lexus RC F and RC F Track Edition - action

New Lexus RC F facelift revealed

UK prices for the new Lexus RC F coupe have been released , following its debut at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year
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1 May 2019
Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain
Range Rover mild-hybrid

Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain

Jaguar Land Rover’s six-cylinder Ingenium engine is now available in the Range Rover, with an MHEV system and electric supercharger
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1 May 2019
RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger
RAC charger

RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger

The RAC has developed a lightweight mobile EV charger, designed to provide stranded electric motorists with a boost to the nearest charger
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30 Apr 2019
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced
Abarth 595 essessee 70th Edition - front static

Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced

Commemorative edition Abarth 595 Competizione and new 595 Esseesse launched to celebrate the firm’s platinum anniversary
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29 Apr 2019
Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing
Renault EZ-FLEX - front

Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing

12 all-electric Renault EZ-FLEX concept vans will be loaned to European businesses to test their performance in real-life working conditions
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17 Apr 2019
New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video

New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video

The new Ferrari F8 Tributo made its debut at Geneva this year, with the same 710bhp turbocharged V8 engine as the 488 Pista
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5 Apr 2019
New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced
Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series - black front

New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced

Bentley has revealed a special edition version of its V8 SUV, intended to inject a bit of sporting intent into the Bentayga
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4 Apr 2019
New Dacia Techroad special editions arrive with extra kit
Dacia Techroad range

New Dacia Techroad special editions arrive with extra kit

Dacia Sandero Stepway Techroad, Logan MCV Stepway Techroad and Duster Techroad arrive for a limited time, with prices starting at £11,660
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1 Apr 2019