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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 

Lotus Elise and Exige start long goodbye with Final Edition variants
Lotus Exige Final Editions - front

Lotus Elise and Exige start long goodbye with Final Edition variants

Lotus will soon axe the Elise and Exige – but not before launching a collection of final edition models to celebrate their production runs
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8 Feb 2021
Blacklane takes big stake in Jaguar Land Rover’s Havn ride hailing service
Blacklane

Blacklane takes big stake in Jaguar Land Rover’s Havn ride hailing service

The global chauffeur service has bought a majority stake in JLR’s mobility business, adding the I-Pace to its fleet for the first time
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8 Feb 2021
New five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 teased
Cupra VZ5 teaser

New five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 teased

Cupra Formentor will make its debut later this month, sporting the same five-cylinder engine as the Audi RS Q3
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4 Feb 2021
Toyota GT86 axed to make way for next-gen model
Toyota GT86 Club Series Blue Edition - front

Toyota GT86 axed to make way for next-gen model

Replacement for the much-loved Toyota GT86 will be based on a revised rear-wheel drive platform
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3 Feb 2021
Tesla infotainment system recall extended to UK cars
Tesla recall

Tesla infotainment system recall extended to UK cars

Customers are reportedly being prevented from using certain safety features, leading regulators to push for Tesla recall
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3 Feb 2021
Naran Automotive unveils aero pack for 1,034bhp hypercar
Naran Automotive Celare Pack - front

Naran Automotive unveils aero pack for 1,034bhp hypercar

Naran Automotive’s “Celare Pack” features a detachable rear wing and front splitter, which help to generate a maximum of 1,377kg of downforce
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3 Feb 2021
Self-drifting Toyota GR Supra displays new autonomous safety tech
Self-drifting Toyota GR Supra

Self-drifting Toyota GR Supra displays new autonomous safety tech

Toyota GR Supra technology could worm its way into future production cars, providing a “superhuman” safety net in adverse weather conditions
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2 Feb 2021
New Kia Sorento recalled for eCall system update
Kia Sorento recall

New Kia Sorento recalled for eCall system update

Kia has found a problem with the Sorento’s eCall SOS system, which renders it inactive in the event of an accident
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2 Feb 2021
Lexus teases new electric SUV concept for 2021 reveal
Lexus EV SUV

Lexus teases new electric SUV concept for 2021 reveal

Upcoming Lexus SUV prototype is expected to feature the next generation pure-electric drivetrain and battery pack
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1 Feb 2021
Special edition Nissan Leaf10 marks big selling EV’s 10th anniversary
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Special edition Nissan Leaf10 marks big selling EV’s 10th anniversary

The commemorative Nissan Leaf10 features a new paint finish and comes with some added inspiration from the new Ariya SUV
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1 Feb 2021
Rimac C_Two hypercar completes aerodynamic testing
Rimac testing

Rimac C_Two hypercar completes aerodynamic testing

Croatian EV manufacturer has pushed the Rimac C_Two hypercar through its final wind tunnel tests, fine-tuning its active aero in the process
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29 Jan 2021
Jaguar Land Rover returns to profit in Q3 despite pandemic
JLR front end

Jaguar Land Rover returns to profit in Q3 despite pandemic

12 per cent of JLR sales plug-in hybrid or fully electric in third quarter of 20/21
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29 Jan 2021
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Jeep marks 80th birthday with special Renegade and Wrangler
Jeep 80th Anniversary

Jeep marks 80th birthday with special Renegade and Wrangler

Jeep’s latest special edition models feature unique styling touches and plenty of standard equipment
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29 Jan 2021
New Tesla Model S 2021 facelift brings new-look cabin and power boost
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New Tesla Model S 2021 facelift brings new-look cabin and power boost

Tesla Model S range gets a shake-up, revamping the saloon’s interior and adding its new 1,006bhp tri-motor “Plaid” powertrain
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28 Jan 2021
Tesla Model X facelift: new interior and 1,006bhp Plaid model for 2021
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Tesla Model X facelift: new interior and 1,006bhp Plaid model for 2021

Even more powerful version of range-topping Tesla Model X SUV revealed, featuring the same Plaid powertrain used in the Model S
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28 Jan 2021
SSC Tuatara hits 283mph during testing for 300mph+ run
SSC Tuatara - front

SSC Tuatara hits 283mph during testing for 300mph+ run

The American tuning company is gearing up to re-run the Tuatara’s 300mph+ land speed record attempt – and it’s only 17mph off the mark
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27 Jan 2021
Bloodhound Land Speed Record project goes up for sale again
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Bloodhound Land Speed Record project goes up for sale again

The land speed record project seeks a further £8 million investment to see the Bloodhound through to its 800mph attempt next year
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27 Jan 2021
New entry-level BMW 320e and 520e PHEVs unveiled
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New entry-level BMW 320e and 520e PHEVs unveiled

BMW will soon launch cheaper plug-in hybrid 320e and 520e variants in Europe – both with pure-electric ranges of around 30 miles
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27 Jan 2021
Mega BMW M5 CS unleashed with 626bhp 
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Mega BMW M5 CS unleashed with 626bhp 

The tweaked twin-turbo V8 in the new BMW M5 CS makes it the brand’s most powerful production car yet 
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26 Jan 2021
Revised Mazda CX-5 crossover launched for 2021
Mazda CX-5 2021

Revised Mazda CX-5 crossover launched for 2021

The updated Mazda CX-5 gets a larger displacement version of the brand’s SkyActiv-G petrol engine and a fresh infotainment system
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26 Jan 2021
Limited Edition DS 7 Crossback Louvre launched
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Limited Edition DS 7 Crossback Louvre launched

The special edition SUV was created in collaboration with the Louvre – and features some unique styling features inspired by the museum
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22 Jan 2021
Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal
Nissan Ariya concept

Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal

The uncertainty surrounding the plant’s future has been resolved – but Nissan will make changes to keep the plant profitable
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22 Jan 2021
New 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport on sale now from £31,395
Toyota C-HR GR Sport - front

New 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport on sale now from £31,395

The performance-inspired Toyota C-HR GR Sport crossover features a racy makeover and new suspension
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21 Jan 2021
Electric Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept revealed
Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept

Electric Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept revealed

All-electric campervan features a built-in kitchen, a folding bed and a power pack that can be recharged using a roof-mounted solar panel
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21 Jan 2021
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New entry-level Porsche Taycan on sale now from £70,690
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New entry-level Porsche Taycan on sale now from £70,690

Porsche has launched a cheaper, rear-wheel drive version of the Taycan EV, with a claimed maximum WLTP range of 300 miles
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19 Jan 2021
Special edition Maserati Levante and Ghibli Sportivo launched
Maserati Ghibli Sportivo

Special edition Maserati Levante and Ghibli Sportivo launched

Two special edition trim levels for Maserati Levante and Ghibli Sportivo launched, both of which come with equipment upgrades
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19 Jan 2021
Facelifted Lexus LS available to order in the UK now
Lexus LS facelift

Facelifted Lexus LS available to order in the UK now

Lexus’s revised flagship saloon features some extra technology, a few chassis tweaks and more driver assistance systems
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19 Jan 2021
StoreDot develops battery pack with five-minute charge time
StoreDot charging

StoreDot develops battery pack with five-minute charge time

The revolutionary battery has found its way into electronic devices, an electric scooter and a drone – and StoreDot is working on cars next
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19 Jan 2021
New limited Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition unveiled
Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition

New limited Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition unveiled

Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition supposedly serves as a remedy for what’s famously the most miserable day of the year
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18 Jan 2021
New 2021 Honda HR-V teased ahead of February reveal
Honda HR-V teaser

New 2021 Honda HR-V teased ahead of February reveal

Heavily edited image released of the new Honda HR-V’s rear and new SUV will be powered by its e:HEV hybrid powertrain
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18 Jan 2021
Toyota GR Super Sport hypercar previewed by GR010 Hybrid racer reveal
Toyota GR010 Hybrid hypercar

Toyota GR Super Sport hypercar previewed by GR010 Hybrid racer reveal

Toyota has finally pulled the wraps off its new Le Mans racer – and the brand has confirmed that the road-going version is on the horizon
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15 Jan 2021
BMW X2 M Mesh Edition on sale now priced from £34,510
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BMW X2 M Mesh Edition on sale now priced from £34,510

The BMW X2 M Mesh Edition features unique decals and upholstery, as well as – you guessed it – a mesh radiator grille
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15 Jan 2021
Classic Porsche 914 reborn with Cayman running gear
Porsche 914 reimagined - front

Classic Porsche 914 reborn with Cayman running gear

The reimagined Porsche 914 features a host of chassis upgrades and the same 3.4-litre flat-six engine as the Mk2 Cayman
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14 Jan 2021
New AC Cobra 378 Superblower launched
AC Cobra 378 Superblower - front

New AC Cobra 378 Superblower launched

Even faster version of the AC Cobra 378 continuation released, powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine
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14 Jan 2021