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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 

Revised 2020 Mazda MX-5 launched
Mazda MX-5 2020 - side

Revised 2020 Mazda MX-5 launched

Mazda has updated its compact sports car, with a range of efficiency tweaks and a new flagship GT Sport Tech trim-level
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8 Jan 2020
Mercedes and Geely joint ownership of Smart
Smart EQ range

Mercedes and Geely joint ownership of Smart

The £590 million equal-stake joint venture will see the pair launch a range of next-generation Smart electric vehicles from 2022
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8 Jan 2020
New NIO EC6 SUV launched with up to 382 miles of range
NIO EC6 - front

New NIO EC6 SUV launched with up to 382 miles of range

The NIO EC6 is a compact coupe-SUV designed to rival the Tesla Model Y, and is the Chinese brand's third production model
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30 Dec 2019
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R sets new record at Suzuka
Renault Megane Trophy-R - Suzuka

Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R sets new record at Suzuka

Renault's Megane Trophy-R has broken the front-wheel-drive production car record at Suzuka Circuit by more than three seconds
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28 Nov 2019
New 2019 Renault ZOE: prices and specs
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New 2019 Renault ZOE: prices and specs

A revised price list for the Renault ZOE has been released, with the battery lease option removed and the base-price rising to £25,670
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25 Nov 2019
Refreshed Honda Civic revealed for 2020
Honda Civic 2020 - front 3/4 static

Refreshed Honda Civic revealed for 2020

The Japanese manufacturer will outfit its Volkswagen Golf rival with a host of cosmetic upgrades and additional standard equipment for 2020
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15 Nov 2019
Morris Commercial returns with all-electric Morris JE van
Morris JE - reveal front

Morris Commercial returns with all-electric Morris JE van

The resurrected British commercial vehicle manufacturer has launched an all-electric successor the iconic J-Type van, called the Morris JE
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13 Nov 2019
Rolls Royce reveals Black Badge version of new Cullinan SUV

Rolls Royce reveals Black Badge version of new Cullinan SUV

Special edition, blacked-out version of huge Rolls SUV gets unique styling tweaks and extra power
News
7 Nov 2019
Volta and Prodrive announce all-electric HGV

Volta and Prodrive announce all-electric HGV

Volta has partnered with the British engineering firm Prodrive for its all-electric, pedestrian-friendly 16-tonne HGV
News
28 Oct 2019
New SEAT Mii electric to start from £19k
SEAT Mii electric - front

New SEAT Mii electric to start from £19k

The Spanish manufacturer’s first all-electric car will carry a base-price of £19,300, and cover 161 miles between charges
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25 Oct 2019
Daihatsu launches four new concept cars at Tokyo
Daihatsu WakuWaku - front

Daihatsu launches four new concept cars at Tokyo

Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu has released a raft of concepts at its home motor show this year, based on the theme of “gathering”
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23 Oct 2019
Hyundai’s iMax N Drift Bus
Hyundai i800 N Drift Bus - front

Hyundai’s iMax N Drift Bus

Hyundai’s Australian arm has built a one-off, 400bhp version of the eight-seater i800 people carrier for going sideways in
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21 Oct 2019
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New Daihatsu Copen GR Sport launched
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New Daihatsu Copen GR Sport launched

Toyota has launched a hopped-up version of the Daihatsu Copen kei car, featuring a range of cosmetic revisions and chassis upgrades
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15 Oct 2019
Facelifted 2020 Fiat Talento on sale now
2020 Fiat Talento van

Facelifted 2020 Fiat Talento on sale now

Facelifted Fiat Talento starts from £22,695 and features fresh styling, updated technology and a new engine range
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15 Oct 2019
New all-electric Uniti One city car launched
Uniti One EV - front 3/4 static

New all-electric Uniti One city car launched

The Swedish-designed, three-seat Uniti One EV is on sale now, boasting a 186-mile range and a price-tag of £15,100
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14 Oct 2019
Is Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system worth it?
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Is Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system worth it?

We give you an overview of Porsche’s PASM electronic active damping system – and a verdict on whether you should spec it on your car
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10 Oct 2019
Range-topping Volkswagen Amarok Black Edition launched

Range-topping Volkswagen Amarok Black Edition launched

Volkswagen has released a range-topping Black Edition variant of the Amarok pick-up truck, featuring a host of black styling additions
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4 Oct 2019
New 2020 Audi RS 4 Avant unveiled with aggressive styling
Audi RS 4 Avant - front

New 2020 Audi RS 4 Avant unveiled with aggressive styling

Audi has launched an updated version of the RS 4 Avant, with fresh exterior styling, a subtly revised interior and a 444bhp V6 engine
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2 Oct 2019
New 2020 Skoda Superb iV PHEV: price range announced
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New 2020 Skoda Superb iV PHEV: price range announced

Skoda has released a full price list for its new plug-in hybrid Superb, which combines a 1.4-litre petrol engine and an electric motor
News
1 Oct 2019
New range-topping Mercedes Vito Sport van launched
Mercedes Vito Sport

New range-topping Mercedes Vito Sport van launched

New Mercedes Vito Sport panel van is on sale now, with prices starting from £37,475
News
19 Sep 2019
New 2019 Skoda Kamiq: prices announced
Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo - front tracking

New 2019 Skoda Kamiq: prices announced

The new Skoda Kamiq compact SUV is on sale now, promising class-leading space and technology, at a base-price of £17,700
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17 Sep 2019
Wiesmann to return in 2020 with new Project Gecko sports car
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Wiesmann to return in 2020 with new Project Gecko sports car

The V8-engined rear-wheel-drive Wiesmann Project Gecko has been teased ahead of its arrival in 2020
News
17 Sep 2019
New Renault Koleos facelift: prices announced

New Renault Koleos facelift: prices announced

The facelifted Renault Koleos is here with refreshed styling, a reworked interior, a pair of new diesel engines and a base-price of £28,195
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16 Sep 2019
New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019
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New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019

Fiat’s performance sub-brand introduces a new mid-range version of the Abarth 595, named the Pista
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16 Sep 2019
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New Fiat 500X Sport: prices announced
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New Fiat 500X Sport: prices announced

Fiat has confirmed the 500X Sport will have a starting price of £22,500
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13 Sep 2019
Limited edition Hyundai i30 N Project C launched
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Limited edition Hyundai i30 N Project C launched

Lighter, more focused Hyundai i30 N Project C launched at Frankfurt Motor Show with bodywork and suspension upgrades
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11 Sep 2019
Mercedes A 250 e and B 250 e revealed at Frankfurt
Mercedes A250e - front 3/4 static Frankfurt

Mercedes A 250 e and B 250 e revealed at Frankfurt

Mercedes has unveiled a pair of new plug-in hybrid vehicles, with a claimed all-electric range of around 40 miles
News
10 Sep 2019
New 2019 Vauxhall Astra facelift hits Frankfurt
Vauxhall Astra - Frankfurt front

New 2019 Vauxhall Astra facelift hits Frankfurt

Pricing information for the revamped Vauxhall Astra range has been announced, with prices starting from £18,885 for the hatchback variant
News
10 Sep 2019
Audi A5 receives fresh facelift for 2019
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Audi A5 receives fresh facelift for 2019

New Audi A5 line-up arrives at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show with fresh looks and technology
News
10 Sep 2019
New SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV performance hybrid set for 2020 launch
SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV - Frankfurt front

New SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV performance hybrid set for 2020 launch

SEAT’s Tarraco large SUV has received a new 242bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain and a fresh, sporty FR trim-level
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10 Sep 2019
New Volkswagen Passat facelift 2019
Volkswagen Passat - front

New Volkswagen Passat facelift 2019

Volkswagen has released pricing information for the facelifted Passat range, which starts at £25,370 for the SE saloon
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9 Sep 2019
New Ferrari 812 GTS launched with 211mph top speed
Ferrari 812 GTS - reveal front

New Ferrari 812 GTS launched with 211mph top speed

The new Ferrari 812 GTS is a convertible version of the 812 Superfast, boasting the same 6.5-litre V12 with 789bhp
News
9 Sep 2019
BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition means curtains for the i8
BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition - front

BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition means curtains for the i8

The BMW i8 will be discontinued in April 2020 and to mark the occasion BMW has built a special edition, limited to just 200 units globally
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4 Sep 2019
New 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S to cost from £50,570
Mercedes-AMG A45 Goodwood FoS 2019

New 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S to cost from £50,570

The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S superhatch boasts a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine with 415bhp, and it's on sale in the UK now
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30 Aug 2019
New Peugeot 3008 and 508 plug-in hybrids announced
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New Peugeot 3008 and 508 plug-in hybrids announced

New Peugeot 3008 plug-in hybrid SUV will arrive in October with a 296bhp four-wheel-drive powertrain
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29 Aug 2019