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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 

Peugeot launches official restoration service for heritage vehicles

Peugeot launches official restoration service for heritage vehicles

Peugeot is currently rebuilding a 205 GTi to original specification – and the service will be open to the public from early 2021
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15 Oct 2020
Total acquires Source London EV charging network

Total acquires Source London EV charging network

Fuel and energy giant Total plans to expand the number of chargers in the capital tenfold by 2025
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15 Oct 2020
BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models

BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models

BMW’s engineers have identified a problem with PHEV battery packs, which could result in a short circuit and potentially cause a fire
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15 Oct 2020
New Bentley Flying Spur V8 unveiled with 542bhp

New Bentley Flying Spur V8 unveiled with 542bhp

New entry-level Bentley Flying Spur V8 joins the luxury car's expanded line-up
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14 Oct 2020
New plug-in hybrid Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro launched with 456bhp

New plug-in hybrid Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro launched with 456bhp

Audi Q8 hybrid unveiled with six-cylinder power mated to a pure-electric range of 29 miles
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13 Oct 2020
Diesel power dropped from Ford Fiesta supermini line-up

Diesel power dropped from Ford Fiesta supermini line-up

Ford Fiesta diesel powertrains removed, following the launch of the hatchback’s new mild-hybrid petrol units
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12 Oct 2020
Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis

Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis

Specially modified Toyota Mirai popemobile for his holiness, complete with an elevated rear seat and gilded insignias
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12 Oct 2020
Jaguar Land Rover launches cabin noise cancelling system

Jaguar Land Rover launches cabin noise cancelling system

System from Jaguar Land Rover works similar to active noise cancelling on a pair of high-end headphones, to reduce wind and tyre noise
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9 Oct 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen California Beach 6.1 revealed

New 2020 Volkswagen California Beach 6.1 revealed

Volkswagen California Transporter Beach comes with seating for six and a mini kitchen
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9 Oct 2020
Lexus CT hatchback, IS saloon and RC coupe all to be axed in the UK

Lexus CT hatchback, IS saloon and RC coupe all to be axed in the UK

Imports Lexus CT, IS and RC models to Europe will cease, but sales will continue through existing stock
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8 Oct 2020
New 2020 Kia Stonic facelift: UK prices and specs revealed
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New 2020 Kia Stonic facelift: UK prices and specs revealed

Kia Stonic is available to order now, sporting a new infotainment system and 48-volt mild-hybrid power
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7 Oct 2020
New BMW 128ti to take on VW Golf with 261bhp

New BMW 128ti to take on VW Golf with 261bhp

The new BMW 128ti revives the brand’s famous ‘ti’ badge after a 15-year hiatus
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6 Oct 2020
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New 2020 Peugeot 5008 SUV facelift goes on sale in UK

New 2020 Peugeot 5008 SUV facelift goes on sale in UK

Peugeot 5008’s styling brought into step with the rest of its line-up, fitting the SUV with the same face as the 508 saloon
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6 Oct 2020
New Volvo XC100 flagship planned for 2022 debut

New Volvo XC100 flagship planned for 2022 debut

Volvo plan to crown SUV line-up with new ‘XC100’ model using new platform rumoured
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6 Oct 2020
New 2020 Jaguar XE facelift arrives with updated infotainment

New 2020 Jaguar XE facelift arrives with updated infotainment

Jaguar has tweaked the XE’s specification, adding a new mild-hybrid diesel engine and some extra interior technology
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6 Oct 2020
New limited Ford Fiesta ST Edition launched

New limited Ford Fiesta ST Edition launched

The new Ford Fiesta ST Edition is a limited-run hot hatch targeted at driving purists, which features manually adjustable coilover suspension
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5 Oct 2020
British Motor Show plans pop-up events for 2020 and 2021
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British Motor Show plans pop-up events for 2020 and 2021

In the run-up to next year’s fully fledged British Motor Show, the event’s organisers will hold a series of free-entry pop-up car exhibitions
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5 Oct 2020
Pure-electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer on sale now

Pure-electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer on sale now

All-electric Citroen s-Spacetourer people carrier is available to order now, priced from £45,600 – and it has a maximum claimed range of 143 miles
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2 Oct 2020
New 2020 Kia Rio facelift on sale now from £13,995

New 2020 Kia Rio facelift on sale now from £13,995

The Kia Rio supermini has been updated with a fresh engine range, some new tech and a few design changes
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1 Oct 2020
New heavy-duty Ford Transit 5.0-tonne revealed

New heavy-duty Ford Transit 5.0-tonne revealed

Beefed-up version of the Ford Transit can carry a payload of 2,383kg and support a gross vehicle weight of 5,000kg
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30 Sep 2020
New 2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible unveiled

New 2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible unveiled

The new BMW 4 Series Convertible has been officially revealed, sporting a radical grille and new folding fabric roof
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29 Sep 2020
Facelifted 2020 Toyota Hilux: UK prices and specs revealed

Facelifted 2020 Toyota Hilux: UK prices and specs revealed

Refreshed Toyota Hilux pick-up gets new 2.8-litre diesel engine alongside updated looks
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28 Sep 2020
Honda SUV e:concept previews upcoming electric crossover
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Honda SUV e:concept previews upcoming electric crossover

The all-electric Honda e:concept SUV could come to the UK
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28 Sep 2020
New 2020 McLaren 765LT: price and specs confirmed

New 2020 McLaren 765LT: price and specs confirmed

McLaren 765LT is the latest Super Series flagship has an output of 755bhp and a starting price of £280,000 – but every example has already been sold
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24 Sep 2020
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New 355bhp Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered revealed as most powerful road-going Peugeot ever

New 355bhp Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered revealed as most powerful road-going Peugeot ever

Peugeot has marked the launch of its new Sport Engineered division with a performance plug-in hybrid version of the 508 saloon
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24 Sep 2020
Tough-mudding Nissan Navara AT-32 launched

Tough-mudding Nissan Navara AT-32 launched

Nissan Navara AT-32 is an off-road focused version of the pick-up truck, with a beefier chassis and knobbly tyres
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23 Sep 2020
Lynk & Co Zero Concept coupe-SUV unveiled

Lynk & Co Zero Concept coupe-SUV unveiled

This is the Lynk & Co Zero – a pure-electric concept SUV that points towards a Volkswagen ID.4 rival due next year
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23 Sep 2020
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
New 2020 Lexus LC Convertible on sale now

New 2020 Lexus LC Convertible on sale now

Starting price of £90,775 for new Lexus LC Convertible
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21 Sep 2020
Five commemorative McLaren Senna GTRs pay homage to win at 1995 Le Mans 

Five commemorative McLaren Senna GTRs pay homage to win at 1995 Le Mans 

Each bespoke Senna GTR is painted in a livery to match the five McLaren F1 GTRs which dominated the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours race
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18 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
Ares Design S1 is a 700bhp limited edition supercar

Ares Design S1 is a 700bhp limited edition supercar

Production of the new Ares S1 will be limited to just 24 examples – each of which will be powered by a naturally aspirated 700bhp V8 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