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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 

Maxus launches new flagship Deliver 9 panel van
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Maxus launches new flagship Deliver 9 panel van

Chinese-owned Maxus has launched a fresh rival for the Ford Transit, with a 161bhp diesel engine and a maximum 1.3-tonne payload
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15 Jun 2020
New Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains add 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance for 2020

New Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains add 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance for 2020

New MHEV variants of the popular Ford Fiesta supermini come with a five per cent boost to fuel economy
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8 Jun 2020
New BMW 4 Series: full details, specs and pictures of the 2020 car

New BMW 4 Series: full details, specs and pictures of the 2020 car

The new BMW 4 Series coupe has distanced itself from the 3 Series with bold styling and a huge grille
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5 Jun 2020
Special edition Citroen C1 JCC+ adds new style to city car line-up

Special edition Citroen C1 JCC+ adds new style to city car line-up

New limited edition C1 created through collaboration with French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
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27 May 2020
Swindon Powertrain launches ‘crate’ electric car motor

Swindon Powertrain launches ‘crate’ electric car motor

Swindon Powertrain’s drop-in electric motor is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £6,400 excluding VAT
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27 May 2020
New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet blows in for autumn 2020 

New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet blows in for autumn 2020 

Mercedes has officially unveiled the facelifted E-Class convertible, which features fresh styling, additional technology and extra trim options
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26 May 2020
New £5k solar-powered Squad Solar City Car design updated

New £5k solar-powered Squad Solar City Car design updated

The new Squad Solar City Car is a £5,000 solar-powered electric quadricycle with a maximum range of 62 miles – and it’s now available with doors and a…
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19 May 2020
New all-electric Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter arrives with DC fast charging
Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter

New all-electric Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter arrives with DC fast charging

The Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter 6.1 has a maximum claimed range of 82 miles – and a price-tag of £42,060
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18 May 2020
New BYD Han EV set for European launch
BYD Han

New BYD Han EV set for European launch

The Chinese-built, all-electric saloon rivals the Tesla Model 3, with a maximum claimed range of 376 miles
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13 May 2020
New all-electric Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia van launched

New all-electric Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia van launched

Enlarged version of all-electric e-NV200 van offers 90 percent more storage space than the standard model
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7 May 2020
New limited run Lotus Elise Heritage Editions arrive for summer 2020

New limited run Lotus Elise Heritage Editions arrive for summer 2020

Four new limited edition versions of the Lotus Elise have been revealed, each an homage to the company’s motorsport heritage
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6 May 2020
Hofele-Design launches restyled Mercedes-AMG G 63

Hofele-Design launches restyled Mercedes-AMG G 63

The cosmetically enhanced Mercedes-AMG G 63 features tweaked panelling, a reupholstered interior and a host of carbon fibre trim
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5 May 2020
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Kia Sportage SUV updated for 2020 with tech tweaks and new diesel engine

Kia Sportage SUV updated for 2020 with tech tweaks and new diesel engine

The revised Kia Sportage receives a restructured trim-level hierarchy and a handful of technology upgrades
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4 May 2020
New 2020 Honda Jazz: UK prices, specifications and equipment

New 2020 Honda Jazz: UK prices, specifications and equipment

Honda has launched its latest rival for the Toyota Yaris, which features a new hybrid powertrain, a fresh platform and a base-price £18,985
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1 May 2020
Cheaper version of electric Peugeot e-208 could be on the way
Peugeot e-208 in blue

Cheaper version of electric Peugeot e-208 could be on the way

Peugeot is considering an expansion of the e-208 range by adding a model with a smaller battery and a smaller price tag
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30 Apr 2020
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
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27 Apr 2020
New 2020 Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs and images 
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New 2020 Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs and images 

Prices and specs have been announced for the facelifted Vauxhall Insignia, which will go on sale in the summer priced from £23,120
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7 Apr 2020
Limited edition Mazda MX-5 100th Anniversary launched

Limited edition Mazda MX-5 100th Anniversary launched

Mazda marks its centenary with the Mazda MX-5 100th Anniversary edition, launched with a contrasting two-tone colour scheme
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3 Apr 2020
New Volkswagen e-BULLI electric camper van revealed

New Volkswagen e-BULLI electric camper van revealed

Volkswagen has introduced an all-electric concept version of the classic T1 Samba Bus, with 82bhp and a 120 mile-plus range
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20 Mar 2020
Rally-ready RUF Rodeo concept released

Rally-ready RUF Rodeo concept released

The RUF Rodeo is a one-off, dirt-bashing concept car, inspired (mostly) by the 1989 Porsche 911 964
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10 Mar 2020
New Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 2020 review
Grandland X 2020

New Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 2020 review

The new 296bhp Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 plug-in promises performance and economy, but is simply too expensive to justify
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5 Mar 2020
New BAC Mono launched with turbo power and 332bhp

New BAC Mono launched with turbo power and 332bhp

BAC - Briggs Automotive Company - has unveiled an even faster version of the Mono, with a turbocharged 2.3-litre engine
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3 Mar 2020
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to rival BMW X6 M with 603bhp
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe - front

Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to rival BMW X6 M with 603bhp

The new hot Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe sports a range of chassis improvements and a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8
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18 Feb 2020
New entry-level Audi e-tron 50 quattro on sale now

New entry-level Audi e-tron 50 quattro on sale now

Audi’s updated e-tron line-up is on sale now in the UK – and there’s a new entry-level model priced from £59,990
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13 Feb 2020
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Mild-hybrid powered BMW X5 and X6 xDrive40d unveiled
BMW X5 xDrive40d

Mild-hybrid powered BMW X5 and X6 xDrive40d unveiled

BMW has launched a new mild-hybrid diesel powertrain for its two mid-size SUVs, which promises economy figures upwards of 45mpg
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11 Feb 2020
New SEAT Tarraco FR and FR Sport trims launched
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New SEAT Tarraco FR and FR Sport trims launched

The SEAT Tarraco FR and FR Sport trim levels are priced from £31,680 and add a range of exterior and interior styling upgrades
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11 Feb 2020
Gordon Murray Design to unveil autonomous urban “pod”
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Gordon Murray Design to unveil autonomous urban “pod”

MOTIV is a self-driving platform designed for personal mobility and short deliveries – and it could be on sale within the next two years
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10 Feb 2020
New Cupra Ateca Limited Edition
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New Cupra Ateca Limited Edition

The limited-run Cupra Ateca receives a noisier exhaust plus a handful of performance and cosmetic upgrades
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7 Feb 2020
New Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet: UK prices and specs

New Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet: UK prices and specs

Volkswagen’s niche T-Roc convertible starts from £26,750 and will aim to succeed where the Range Rover Evoque convertible failed
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31 Jan 2020
New sporty Skoda Scala Monte Carlo on sale
Skoda Scala Monte Carlo - front

New sporty Skoda Scala Monte Carlo on sale

Sports-inspired, flagship Skoda Scala Monte Carlo is available in the UK now, with prices starting from £22,680
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29 Jan 2020
New 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 unveiled
Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT-32 - front 3/4 static

New 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 unveiled

Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT-32 revealed as a tougher, more off-road-focussed version of the Navara
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27 Jan 2020
New DeLorean DMC-12 could enter production next year

New DeLorean DMC-12 could enter production next year

The US company now in charge of the famous DeLorean nameplate could start production of its revamped DMC-12 as early as 2021
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27 Jan 2020
General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin
Cruise Origin

General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin

Cruise, GMs self-driving vehicle brand, has revealed its first product – an autonomous all-electric taxi called the Cruise Origin
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22 Jan 2020
New Subaru Forester e-Boxer 2020 review
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New Subaru Forester e-Boxer 2020 review

The new Subaru Forester e-Boxer boasts mild-hybrid tech, but has it boosted the SUV’s appeal?
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17 Jan 2020
Updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R unveiled in Tokyo
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Updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R unveiled in Tokyo

The Japanese brand’s revised hot hatch features a handful of cosmetic revisions, a tweaked chassis and more safety technology
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10 Jan 2020