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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 

New Range Rover Velar PHEV launched with 33-mile electric range

New Range Rover Velar PHEV launched with 33-mile electric range

Land Rover has given the Range Rover Velar an update, with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain and an improved infotainment system
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23 Sep 2020
Commemorative MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition launched
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Commemorative MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition launched

Special edition MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition pays homage to the Monte Carlo-winning 1964 classic
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21 Sep 2020
Mini Moke returns with modern creature comforts

Mini Moke returns with modern creature comforts

British brand Moke International revives Mini Moke with an upgraded chassis and an all-new twin-cam engine
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16 Sep 2020
McLaren looks to sell Woking HQ for £200 million
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McLaren looks to sell Woking HQ for £200 million

Iconic Norman Foster designed McLaren base to be sold and leased back to the company as part of cash-raising measures
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12 Sep 2020
Suzuki Jimny saved with new commercial version

Suzuki Jimny saved with new commercial version

Suzuki Jimny van sidesteps Europe’s latest emissions regulations by becoming a light commercial vehicle
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10 Sep 2020
New all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life on sale now

New all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life on sale now

The pure-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life van-based people carrier is available to order in the UK now, with a 143-mile range and a starting price of £…
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9 Sep 2020
Limited Edition McLaren 620R upgraded with new R Pack

Limited Edition McLaren 620R upgraded with new R Pack

McLaren 620R updated with the “R Pack,” which adds several mechanical and cosmetic tweaks
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9 Sep 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now

New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now

The new Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake estate is available to order in the UK now, with prices starting from £37,640
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3 Sep 2020
New 2021 Jeep Grand Wagoneer launched
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New 2021 Jeep Grand Wagoneer launched

Revived Jeep Grand Wagoneer supersized luxury SUV will rival BMW X7 and the Range Rover
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3 Sep 2020
Toyota Land Cruiser updated with new engine and fresh tech
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Toyota Land Cruiser updated with new engine and fresh tech

The Toyota Land Cruiser is now available with a 201bhp 2.8-litre diesel engine and a suite of additional driver assistance technology
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2 Sep 2020
New Aston Martin Vantage and DBS Superleggera 007 Edition celebrates 'No Time To Die' James Bond film

New Aston Martin Vantage and DBS Superleggera 007 Edition celebrates 'No Time To Die' James Bond film

Two new special edition Aston Martins launched alongside latest James Bond film
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17 Aug 2020
Toyota Proace and Proace Verso updated with more kit

Toyota Proace and Proace Verso updated with more kit

Toyota’s Proace panel van and Proace Verso people carrier have been fitted with more generous amount of standard equipment
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13 Aug 2020
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New 2020 BMW 545e PHEV: specs, details and prototype drive

New 2020 BMW 545e PHEV: specs, details and prototype drive

The facelifted BMW 5 Series gets a new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid 545e option, and we’ve been for a short spin to get a feel for the new drivetrain
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11 Aug 2020
New 2021 Lexus UX 300e electric SUV on sale now with 196-mile range
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New 2021 Lexus UX 300e electric SUV on sale now with 196-mile range

The Lexus UX 300e crossover is the brand's first all-electric car, and is available to order now priced from £43,900
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11 Aug 2020
New Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo launched with 572bhp

New Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo launched with 572bhp

Maserati has shoehorned a 572bhp 3.8-litre V8 engine under the bonnet of its flag-bearing Quattroporte limousine
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10 Aug 2020
Hot Maserati Levante Trofeo SUV updated for 2020

Hot Maserati Levante Trofeo SUV updated for 2020

The 572bhp Maserati Levante Trofeo SUV gets a subtle range of cosmetic and technology improvements
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10 Aug 2020
250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK

250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK

Hotter 250bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine lands in Mazda 3 family hatch, but European sales won’t happen
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5 Aug 2020
New 2020 Toyota RAV4 Black Edition added to line-up

New 2020 Toyota RAV4 Black Edition added to line-up

The special Toyota RAV4 Black Edition comes fitted with a set of fresh alloys and some new black trim
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31 Jul 2020
Facelifted 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53 launched with 423bhp

Facelifted 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53 launched with 423bhp

The Mercedes-AMG E 53 performance saloon has been updated as part of the E-Class facelift
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30 Jul 2020
New 2023 Peugeot 5008 to gain a range of pure-electric powertrains
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New 2023 Peugeot 5008 to gain a range of pure-electric powertrains

PSA’s eVMP architecture will give the upcoming, entry-level Peugeot 5008 an all-electric range of around 350 miles
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29 Jul 2020
New Peugeot 3008 could have a 400-mile-plus electric range

New Peugeot 3008 could have a 400-mile-plus electric range

PSA’s new eVMP electric platform will debut on the 2023 Peugeot 3008, dropping combustion for a line-up of electrified powertrains
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29 Jul 2020
Citroen confirms prices for new e-Dispatch electric van

Citroen confirms prices for new e-Dispatch electric van

Prices for Citroen’s all-electric e-Dispatch commercial offering are identical to those of the mechanically similar Peugeot e-Expert; sales begin now …
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28 Jul 2020
New Skoda Scala SE Technology trim targets fleet customers

New Skoda Scala SE Technology trim targets fleet customers

The new fleet-focused Skoda Scala SE Technology trim level sits between the mid-range SE L model and flagship Monte Carlo
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27 Jul 2020
Bugatti ‘Baby II’ Type 35 mini replica priced from £27,000

Bugatti ‘Baby II’ Type 35 mini replica priced from £27,000

Bugatti has started building its pint-sized pure-electric Type 35 toy racers
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24 Jul 2020
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New 2020 Renault Megane facelift: prices confirmed

New 2020 Renault Megane facelift: prices confirmed

The updated Renault Megane range will be available to order in the UK from August, with prices starting from £20,740
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24 Jul 2020
New Skoda Slavia concept turns Scala hatchback into two-seat speedster

New Skoda Slavia concept turns Scala hatchback into two-seat speedster

Team of student engineers create one-off Skoda Slavia spider inspired by the 1957 Skoda 1100 OHC prototype racer
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20 Jul 2020
New 2020 MINI Countryman facelift: prices, spces and pics
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New 2020 MINI Countryman facelift: prices, spces and pics

The facelifted MINI Countryman features tweaked styling, improved technology and an subtly updated powertrain line-up
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20 Jul 2020
New Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric van: prices announced
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New Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric van: prices announced

The pure-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e panel van will cost from £28,361, with a maximum range of 205 miles
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16 Jul 2020
Range Rover and Range Rover Sport get new straight-six diesel in 2021 update

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport get new straight-six diesel in 2021 update

The Range Rover can now be specced with a new six-cylinder 48-volt mild-hybrid diesel engine and a choice of fresh special edition models
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14 Jul 2020
Audi e-tron SUV updated with fresh tech and tweaked trim-levels

Audi e-tron SUV updated with fresh tech and tweaked trim-levels

New infotainment system as well as a revised trim-level structure and some new optional extras for electric SUV
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13 Jul 2020
ARES Design reveals Panther ProgettoUno supercar with 641bhp

ARES Design reveals Panther ProgettoUno supercar with 641bhp

Lamborghini Huracan-based supercar sports 80s styling and V10 power
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8 Jul 2020
New Toyota Aygo JBL Edition launched

New Toyota Aygo JBL Edition launched

Toyota has kitted out it’s dinky city car with an enormous stereo system, which features a subwoofer in place of the standard model’s spare wheel
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8 Jul 2020
New Hyundai i10 N Line pricing announced

New Hyundai i10 N Line pricing announced

Sporty Hyundai i10 N Line city car arrives in the UK at the end of July, with prices starting from £16,195
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7 Jul 2020
Updated MG ZS launched with new look and fresh tech
MG ZS 2020 facelift

Updated MG ZS launched with new look and fresh tech

MG has given its ZS SUV a mid-cycle facelift, adding a few subtle styling tweaks and some extra interior technology
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3 Jul 2020