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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 Eagle E-Type Lightweight GT pays tribute to iconic Jaguar E-Type

New Eagle E-Type Lightweight GT pays tribute to iconic Jaguar E-Type

The Eagle E-Type Lightweight GT is the most comprehensively upgraded E-Type ever built, with more than 8,000 hours of workmanship dedicated to each ex…
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24 Jun 2020
Caterham electric car strategy and SUV plans revealed by boss
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Caterham electric car strategy and SUV plans revealed by boss

The British brand is waiting for affordable technology, before it develops an all-electric powertrain for its cars
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24 Jun 2020
New Land Rover Defender 110 roof tent launched

New Land Rover Defender 110 roof tent launched

The hard-shelled two-berth Land Rover Defender 110 roof tent is priced from around £2,800 and includes a full-size mattress
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22 Jun 2020
Limited edition McLaren 720S Le Mans launched

Limited edition McLaren 720S Le Mans launched

McLaren’s new special edition 720S marks the 25th Anniversary of the brand’s 1995 victory at Le Mans with the F1 GTR
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17 Jun 2020
New Mercedes-AMG eTurbo technology revealed

New Mercedes-AMG eTurbo technology revealed

Mercedes-AMG’s new electrically assisted turbocharger will help combat lag on the company’s upcoming, larger turbochargers
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17 Jun 2020
BMW M5 Competition gets a new 2020 facelift

BMW M5 Competition gets a new 2020 facelift

BMW’s latest flagship performance saloon is powered by a 616bhp 4.4-litre V8 engine – and it has a 0–62mph time of 3.3 seconds
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16 Jun 2020
SEAT launches three new electric scooters

SEAT launches three new electric scooters

SEAT’s offerings include an all-electric moped and a pair of electric scooters – all of which are designed for urban travel
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16 Jun 2020
New 2020 Lexus IS revealed with sharp new looks and updated tech

New 2020 Lexus IS revealed with sharp new looks and updated tech

Brand’s Mercedes C-Class rival gets redesign inside and out and updated infotainment, but UK launch not happening
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16 Jun 2020
Updated Tesla Model S launched with 400-mile range

Updated Tesla Model S launched with 400-mile range

Model S tweaks grant 402 mile maximum range on US EPA scale
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16 Jun 2020
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 2020 Maxus e Deliver 3 all-electric panel van launched
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New 2020 Maxus e Deliver 3 all-electric panel van launched

The dinky Chinese electric van can cover a maximum of 150 miles between charges and haul up to a tonne of cargo
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15 Jun 2020
New 2020 Skoda Octavia Scout set for July launch

New 2020 Skoda Octavia Scout set for July launch

Skoda reveals rugged Octavia Scout, with plastic body cladding and a lifted ride height
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10 Jun 2020
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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
New all-electric Peugeot e-Traveller minibus revealed

New all-electric Peugeot e-Traveller minibus revealed

All-electric version of van-based Traveller people carrier comes with maximum claimed range of 143 miles
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4 Jun 2020
New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray now available in the UK

New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray now available in the UK

Chevrolet’s latest Corvette Stingray is on sale in Britain – in right-hand drive – with prices starting from £81,700
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4 Jun 2020
UK electric vehicle drivers face charging point struggle
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UK electric vehicle drivers face charging point struggle

The UK’s EV charging infrastructure is still underdeveloped according to new nationwide study
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2 Jun 2020
New Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition launched

New Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition launched

The limited Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition features a handful of styling cues borrowed from the brand’s historic range of sports cars
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1 Jun 2020
Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale joins line-up along with new gearbox

Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale joins line-up along with new gearbox

A top-spec Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale trim level is now available, while buyers can now also opt for a seven-speed automatic gearbox
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1 Jun 2020
Vaughtons launches NHS fundraising pin-badge

Vaughtons launches NHS fundraising pin-badge

Vaughtons - the British manufacturer responsible for the Aston Martin and McLaren logos - has launched a “Thank You” pin-badge to raise money for the …
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31 May 2020
Lamborghini launches one-make esports racing series

Lamborghini launches one-make esports racing series

The supercar manufacturer has officially entered the world of esports, with a one-make race series in Assetto Corsa Competizione
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29 May 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
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New Citroen C3 Aircross RipCurl special edition launched

New Citroen C3 Aircross RipCurl special edition launched

Citroen continues its four-year partnership with the Australian surfwear brand, RipCurl, with a new special edition version of the C3 Aircross
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26 May 2020
Tobias Moers replaces Andy Palmer as Aston Martin CEO
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Tobias Moers replaces Andy Palmer as Aston Martin CEO

Andy Palmer’s time at Aston Martin is over, with former Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers replacing him as CEO
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26 May 2020
Tesla’s new low-cost, long-life battery set for 2021 launch

Tesla’s new low-cost, long-life battery set for 2021 launch

Tesla’s next-generation battery pack could bring cost of EVs in-line with combustion-engined vehicles
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21 May 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate spied for the first time

New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate spied for the first time

The new Volkswagen Golf Estate has been spotted during its road test, wearing its production-ready bodywork
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19 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

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 limited Edition Ford Ranger Thunder pick-up launched

New limited Edition Ford Ranger Thunder pick-up launched

The special edition Ford Ranger Thunder pick-up truck features fresh paint, larger alloys and a rugged cosmetic overhaul
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18 May 2020
New BYD Han EV set for European launch
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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
Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters

Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters

Bentley begins phased return to production with up to 1,700 employees returning to work
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11 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