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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 

Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro PHEV launched

Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro PHEV launched

Audi now offers practical estate with a plug-in hybrid powertrain offering 362bhp and a claimed electric range of 32 miles
News
27 Mar 2019
New 2019 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R spied testing
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R - spyshot 1

New 2019 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R spied testing

The new Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R has a score to settle, aiming to break the front-wheel-drive lap record at the Nurburgring
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26 Mar 2019
Rugged Mitsubishi Triton Absolute concept revealed
Mitsubishi Triton Absolute - front 3/4 static

Rugged Mitsubishi Triton Absolute concept revealed

New one-off version of L200 pickup arrives at the 2019 Bangkok Motor Show, focussed on functionality and performance
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26 Mar 2019
Ford Fiesta and Focus to get mild hybrid tech next year
Ford Focus Vignale - front tracking

Ford Fiesta and Focus to get mild hybrid tech next year

Ford's new range will include a 48-volt mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus, as well as an electrified version of the Tourneo and Transit van
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26 Mar 2019
Chinese copycat cars: how do they get away with it?
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Chinese copycat cars: how do they get away with it?

Following Land Rover's legal success against the Evoque's Chinese copycat, we look at some other examples of familiar far-eastern fakes
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22 Mar 2019
Limited edition Lister LFT-C announced: 666bhp for £139,000
Lister LFT-C - front

Limited edition Lister LFT-C announced: 666bhp for £139,000

Lister has launched a convertible variant of its Jaguar F-Type-based LFT-666, in a limited production run of only 10 units
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20 Mar 2019
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and Chequered Flag editions revealed
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport - front

Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and Chequered Flag editions revealed

The Jaguar F-Pace is now available in two special edition variants, with a focus on performance and technology
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19 Mar 2019
New hardcore Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro prices announced
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro - front action

New hardcore Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro prices announced

Mercedes’ rival for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is on sale now, with prices starting from £188,345
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18 Mar 2019
Reimagined Lister Knobbly confirmed for production
Lister Knobby

Reimagined Lister Knobbly confirmed for production

Tuning firm Lister has announced it will build a two-seat, open-top sports car which pays homage to the 1958 Lister ‘Knobbly’ racer
News
14 Mar 2019
Prices and specifications released for new 2019 BMW Z4
BMW Z4 - Paris - Front

Prices and specifications released for new 2019 BMW Z4

Prices for the 2019 BMW Z4 roadster start at £36,990 and is available to buy from BMW dealerships now
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13 Mar 2019
Fiat announces pricing for 120th Edition range
Fiat 500  '120th Edition'

Fiat announces pricing for 120th Edition range

Unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the new range celebrates 120 years of the Fiat nameplate with tech and styling updates
News
8 Mar 2019
Volkswagen Touareg gets new 3.0-litre V6 petrol
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 petrol - front

Volkswagen Touareg gets new 3.0-litre V6 petrol

Volkswagen adds a new 335bhp V6 petrol engine to the Touareg’s UK line-up, priced from £52,635
News
7 Mar 2019
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Gumpert Nathalie debuts at Geneva
Gumpert Nathalie

Gumpert Nathalie debuts at Geneva

Gumpert unwrapped the world’s first methanol-electric supercar at Geneva this year, with a claimed maximum power output of 539bhp
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6 Mar 2019
New one-off Bugatti La Voiture Noire revealed at Geneva
Bugatti La Voiture Noire - Geneva front

New one-off Bugatti La Voiture Noire revealed at Geneva

The one-off special edition Bugatti La Voiture Noire celebrates the brand’s history, drawing inspiration from the 1936 Type 57 SC Atlantic
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5 Mar 2019
Limited edition Audi R8 Decennium
Audi R8 V10 Decennium - front

Limited edition Audi R8 Decennium

Audi R8 V10 Decennium special edition celebrates ten years of the Audi R8 V10, strictly limited to 222 units
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1 Mar 2019
New 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR: full pricing and specs
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New 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR: full pricing and specs

The 286bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is on sale now, with prices starting from £34,135
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22 Feb 2019
New 2019 Jeep Wrangler: full UK pricing and specifications
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New 2019 Jeep Wrangler: full UK pricing and specifications

The all-new Jeep Wrangler is on sale now, featuring two new engines and a starting price of £44,865
News
20 Feb 2019
Audi adds Black Edition
Audi TT Black edition

Audi adds Black Edition

The new trim levels add a range of exterior and interior updates, including larger wheels and improved infotainment systems
News
19 Feb 2019
New Fiat Tipo Street trim level announced
Fiat Tipo Street - front

New Fiat Tipo Street trim level announced

The Fiat Tipo Street adds a host of exterior upgrades, including black alloys and LED daytime running lights, to the entry-level Easy model
News
15 Feb 2019
New Nissan Qashqai N-Motion special edition released
Nissan Qashqai N-Motion - front

New Nissan Qashqai N-Motion special edition released

Limited edition Nissan Qashqai N-Motion adds additional equipment to the mid-range N-Connecta, plus a new DCT automatic gearbox
News
7 Feb 2019
New Europe-wide online car auction platform launched

New Europe-wide online car auction platform launched

CollectingCars.com provides a secure platform for the sale of collectible cars from all eras, with the first auction taking place in spring
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7 Feb 2019
All-electric Kia e-Niro sold out after a month on sale
Kia e-Niro - front cornering

All-electric Kia e-Niro sold out after a month on sale

The initial UK production run of 900 Kia e-Niros has already sold out, and new orders will be delayed due to a supply chain bottleneck
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6 Feb 2019
New Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster facelift released
Audi TT RS Coupe - front

New Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster facelift released

Updated version of the Audi TT RS is on sale now, featuring a 395bhp five-cylinder engine and handful of styling tweaks
News
6 Feb 2019
BMW M850i xDrive Coupe First Edition announced
BMW 8 Series Coupe First Edition - front

BMW M850i xDrive Coupe First Edition announced

The First Edition BMW M850i will be limited to 400 units, and features exclusive trim and a unique paint finish
News
5 Feb 2019
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New Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography unleashed with 542bhp
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New Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography unleashed with 542bhp

The new Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography features the 5.0-litre V8 engine from the Jaguar F-Type SVR, and will be on sale for just one year
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5 Feb 2019
New Nissan Micra facelift adds new engine and trim level
Nissan Micra N-Sport - front

New Nissan Micra facelift adds new engine and trim level

The Nissan Micra range has been revised with a new 1.0-litre engine, a new gearbox, a warm hatch variant, and a new N-Sport trim level
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31 Jan 2019
New flagship Renault ZOE S Edition added to range
Renault ZOE S Edition - front

New flagship Renault ZOE S Edition added to range

Renault has introduced a new flagship S Edition model to its all-electric ZOE line-up, with more equipment and added technology
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30 Jan 2019
Vauxhall Vivaro van revealed and it will be built in Luton
Vauxhall Vivaro - front tracking

Vauxhall Vivaro van revealed and it will be built in Luton

The all-new British-built Vauxhall Vivaro van secures 1,250 jobs at the brand’s manufacturing plant in Luton
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22 Jan 2019
Limited-edition Maserati Levante Vulcano released
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Limited-edition Maserati Levante Vulcano released

Restricted to 150 units, the limited-edition Levante Vulcano features an exclusive matte paint-job and a red leather interior
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22 Jan 2019
Hyundai assembles a Kona Iron Man edition
Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition - front

Hyundai assembles a Kona Iron Man edition

The limited-edition Hyundai Kona comes with STARK Industries branding and Marvel logos, and it’s coming to the UK
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21 Jan 2019
VUHL 05RR revealed, and it’s got even more power
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VUHL 05RR revealed, and it’s got even more power

Supercar acceleration and lower kerbweight than an original Mini should make the 05RR blisteringly fast
News
21 Jan 2019
Geely reveals new FY11 coupe SUV
Geely FY11 - front 3/4

Geely reveals new FY11 coupe SUV

Volvo owner Geely claims the new FY11 SUV will be its “most driver orientated vehicle to date”
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18 Jan 2019
Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed
Land Rover Discovery Anniversary

Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed

Land Rover has released a limited edition Discovery, exclusive to the UK market, celebrating 30 years of the model’s production
News
17 Jan 2019
New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top
McLaren 600LT Spider - front

New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top

The new McLaren 600LT Spider is the latest addition to the Sports Series range, while the optional MSO Clubsport Pack cuts 100kg of weight
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17 Jan 2019
Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed
Toyota Yaris GR Sport - Paris front

Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed

Toyota launches two new trim packages for the Yaris, inspired by its original 1998 model and hardcore GRMN model
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16 Jan 2019