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Tristan Shale-Hester

Tristan began his career in motoring journalism in 2016, writing automotive content for the likes of the Press Association, Car Dealer Magazine and AOL before joining Auto Express in 2018. His role as current affairs editor at Auto Express allows him to write news and features on matters of importance to motorists. Tristan also curates the Inbox section of Auto Express, sharing the thoughts of readers of Britain’s favourite weekly car magazine.

e-mail: tristan_shale-hester@autovia.co.uk

Used car sales fall to lowest level since 2012
Ford Fiesta Mk6

Used car sales fall to lowest level since 2012

Last year saw 6.75 million used cars change hands - 14.9 per cent fewer than in 2019 - with Covid-19 lockdowns impacting the market
News
9 Feb 2021
Half a million city drivers to be priced off road this year
Emissions - clean air zones

Half a million city drivers to be priced off road this year

As many as 500,000 motorists in London and Birmingham could be forced to quit driving in 2021 due to clean air zones
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8 Feb 2021
£130m London Congestion Charge fines outweigh payments
Congestion charge zone

£130m London Congestion Charge fines outweigh payments

TfL issued £130 million of fines over 12 months to drivers not paying the Congestion Charge, over twice the revenue raised from drivers paying the dai…
News
4 Feb 2021
UK’s most stolen cars revealed
Most stolen car

UK’s most stolen cars revealed

DVLA data reveals which cars were most commonly stolen in 2020, with the Ford Fiesta topping the list
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26 Jan 2021
Councils to get new powers to issue fines for traffic offences
Box junction

Councils to get new powers to issue fines for traffic offences

Local authorities will be able to fine drivers who commit moving traffic contraventions under legislation being drawn up
News
18 Jan 2021
Most dangerous day to drive in the UK revealed

Most dangerous day to drive in the UK revealed

Chances of having an accident on UK roads vary by a staggering 275 per cent from the least to most dangerous days of the year
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11 Jan 2021
Cheapest and most expensive cities to insure a car revealed

Cheapest and most expensive cities to insure a car revealed

Liverpool is the most expensive major UK city for car insurance, while Aberdeen is the cheapest
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24 Nov 2020
Proposed Highway Code changes face criticism from motorists
M6 motorway traffic

Proposed Highway Code changes face criticism from motorists

Fears proposed updates to Highway Code could increase conflict between road users and reduce safety of cyclists and pedestrians
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9 Nov 2020
Roadside breathalyser tests at lowest level for 18 years
Breathalyser test drink driving

Roadside breathalyser tests at lowest level for 18 years

Police in England and Wales conducted just 285,380 roadside breath tests in 2019 - down 40.74 per cent since 2002
News
27 Oct 2020
Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices
Fiat Doblo 2015 - steering wheel

Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices

Around half a million FCA-engined vehicles in England and Wales could be affected by diesel emissions scandal, says law firm
News
27 Oct 2020
Audi A3 owner's manual is longer than The Lord of the Rings

Audi A3 owner's manual is longer than The Lord of the Rings

Study reveals how different car owner's manuals compare with famous novels in terms of length and the time it takes to read them
News
23 Oct 2020
Private parking firms want to start clamping again
Car clamp

Private parking firms want to start clamping again

Cowboy clampers could make a comeback if the Government grants private clamping firms’ requests
News
20 Oct 2020
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Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van
Rivian Van

Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van

Amazon aims to have 10,000 Rivian made electric delivery vans on the road by 2022
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9 Oct 2020
Nearly one in five young motorists make video calls when driving

Nearly one in five young motorists make video calls when driving

Proportion of people using handheld mobile phone behind the wheel reaches four-year high, with video calls an increasing problem
News
6 Oct 2020
Automotive apprentices receive £100,000 support

Automotive apprentices receive £100,000 support

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to help small and medium-sized firms keep their apprentices
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28 Sep 2020
Traffic is not a key contributor to air pollution, study finds

Traffic is not a key contributor to air pollution, study finds

Researchers reveal a 65 per cent reduction in traffic on Scottish roads during lockdown had no significant impact on air pollution
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8 Sep 2020
Official: 400 jobs to be cut at MINI Oxford plant
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Official: 400 jobs to be cut at MINI Oxford plant

Reduced customer demand will see almost half all agency staff at the MINI Oxford factory lose their jobs by mid-October
News
26 Aug 2020
Local authorities backtrack on closing roads to cars
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Local authorities backtrack on closing roads to cars

Government-funded schemes to only allow pedestrians and cyclists on certain roads have been reversed in some areas following a backlash
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24 Aug 2020
Yorkshire Motorsport Festival 2021 to feature Palmer Foundation Engineering Village

Yorkshire Motorsport Festival 2021 to feature Palmer Foundation Engineering Village

The Palmer Foundation's presence at the 2021 Yorkshire Motorsport Festival will give British engineering and motorsport firms a platform and showcase …
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17 Aug 2020
Midday on Mondays is most popular time to buy a car
car showroom

Midday on Mondays is most popular time to buy a car

Data from BuyaCar shows that people like to buy cars between late morning and mid-afternoon on Mondays
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6 Aug 2020
Speed limit through motorway roadworks to rise to 60mph
Speed limit

Speed limit through motorway roadworks to rise to 60mph

Motorists will be able to drive at 60mph rather than just 50mph on sections of motorway undergoing roadworks
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27 Jul 2020
Drivers have become more patient with cyclists since lockdown

Drivers have become more patient with cyclists since lockdown

A third of drivers say they now show more patience with cyclists, and a third of cyclists have noticed drivers being more respectful
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24 Jul 2020
Electric cars are cheaper to own than petrol cars

Electric cars are cheaper to own than petrol cars

Research suggests it’s more cost-effective to buy a new electric car and run it for its lifetime than it is to do so with a new petrol or diesel car
News
16 Jul 2020
Dads drive faster than mums, kids say

Dads drive faster than mums, kids say

Children think their fathers are better drivers than their mothers, but say dad drives too fast and is more susceptible to road rage
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15 Jul 2020
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Average cost of replacement car keys soars to £215

Average cost of replacement car keys soars to £215

The cost of getting a new car key after one has been lost or stolen via an insurer has risen 29 per cent since 2013
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10 Jun 2020
Best and worst cars for MoT pass rates revealed
MOT testing station

Best and worst cars for MoT pass rates revealed

New analysis of official Government data shows which car makes and models have the best and worst MoT pass rates
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29 May 2020
Meet Ian Callum: from Jaguar designer to company founder
Ian Callum

Meet Ian Callum: from Jaguar designer to company founder

Legendary designer Ian Callum hasn’t been idle since stepping down from Jaguar. He’s set up his own design company, and job one is to revisit one of h…
Features
13 May 2020
Dogs make you drive more carefully

Dogs make you drive more carefully

Having a dog in the car makes motorists drive more carefully, although many are unaware of the rules around transporting pets
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29 Apr 2020
EVs responsible for three times less CO2 than petrol and diesel cars
Nissan Leaf - Long termer plugging in

EVs responsible for three times less CO2 than petrol and diesel cars

New data shows that electric cars in Europe generate three times less CO2 on average than their internal combustion counterparts
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21 Apr 2020
Renault Clio overtakes VW Golf to become Europe’s best-selling car

Renault Clio overtakes VW Golf to become Europe’s best-selling car

European car registration figures for February 2020 reveal the new Renault Clio was the continent’s best-selling car last month
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25 Mar 2020
What is Mazda SkyActiv?
Mazda CX-30 SkyActiv-X - front tracking

What is Mazda SkyActiv?

We explain everything you need to know about Mazda’s SkyActiv range of engines, gearboxes and other technologies
Tips & advice
24 Mar 2020
Over 100 electric car rapid charging hubs to be rolled out across the UK

Over 100 electric car rapid charging hubs to be rolled out across the UK

Gridserve is rolling out more than 100 of its new Electric Forecourts to key locations around the country, with the first coming this summer
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10 Mar 2020
Sort My Sign: Transport watchdog launches campaign for better road signs

Sort My Sign: Transport watchdog launches campaign for better road signs

Transport Focus is encouraging drivers to report poor road signage in their area to Highways England
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24 Feb 2020
Video clips to replace written scenarios in theory test

Video clips to replace written scenarios in theory test

Updated format to make the driving theory test more accessible for learners with reading difficulties and disabilities
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18 Feb 2020
UK drivers spend £1.5bn repairing parking prangs each year
Accident Aftermath

UK drivers spend £1.5bn repairing parking prangs each year

Research shows 3.74 million motorists seriously damaged their cars while parking in 2019, with an average repair bill of £396
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17 Feb 2020