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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 Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder launched

New Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder launched

Lamborghini has launched a new rear-wheel-drive version of its drop-top supercar, with a 632bhp 5.2-litre V10 engine and a price-tag of £188,800
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7 May 2020
Updated 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio arrives with tech and safety tweaks

Updated 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio arrives with tech and safety tweaks

The range-topping Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio super saloon has been updated for 2020, with a handful of cosmetic, technology and safety upgrades
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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
Nissan stays “fully committed” to Europe despite of rumours of market scale-back

Nissan stays “fully committed” to Europe despite of rumours of market scale-back

Suggestions that company could look to consolidate business in larger, more profitable regions denied in company statement
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5 May 2020
New 2020 Alpina D3 S saloon and estate launched

New 2020 Alpina D3 S saloon and estate launched

Alpina has unveiled a diesel-powered version of its BMW 3 Series, with 350bhp and 730Nm of torque
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5 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
News
5 May 2020
Tesla applies for UK electricity provider licence

Tesla applies for UK electricity provider licence

The American EV manufacturer is preparing to build a new UK energy company, based on the battery technology used in its electric vehicles
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4 May 2020
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
Bentley reveals new carbon fibre pack for Continental GT and Bentayga

Bentley reveals new carbon fibre pack for Continental GT and Bentayga

New aerodynamic package adds some sporty style and can be retrofitted on either vehicle
News
30 Apr 2020
Cheaper version of electric Peugeot e-208 could be on the way

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
New electric Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab commercial vehicle platform unveiled

New electric Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab commercial vehicle platform unveiled

The Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab is the world’s first all-electric commercial vehicle platform, with a maximum payload of 2,200kg
News
30 Apr 2020
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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
News
27 Apr 2020
Unique Isuzu D-Max GO2 off-roader unveiled

Unique Isuzu D-Max GO2 off-roader unveiled

The one-off Isuzu D-Max GO2 features a host of rugged aftermarket upgrades, including underbody protection panels and heavy-duty suspension
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27 Apr 2020
New limited edition Mazda MX-5 R Sport revealed for 2020

New limited edition Mazda MX-5 R Sport revealed for 2020

Latest special edition version of Mazda’s popular sports car features a host of cosmetic tweaks, including a fresh set of 16-inch RAYS alloy wheels
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27 Apr 2020
Porsche reveals retrofit modern infotainment screens for classic models

Porsche reveals retrofit modern infotainment screens for classic models

The units work with almost every Porsche built between 1965 and 2005 – and adds sat-nav, bluetooth and smartphone connectivity
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24 Apr 2020
One-off all-electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 dragster unveiled

One-off all-electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 dragster unveiled

Ford’s Mustang-based drag racer prototype features a 1,400bhp electric powertrain – and it can cover the quarter-mile in eight seconds
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23 Apr 2020
Front-wheel-drive Lexus NX 300h relaunched

Front-wheel-drive Lexus NX 300h relaunched

Lexus NX SUV reintroduced with front-wheel-drive after a two-year hiatus, improving fuel economy by around eight percent
News
22 Apr 2020
Volvo S90 loses petrol and diesel engines from line-up

Volvo S90 loses petrol and diesel engines from line-up

The flagship Volvo S90 saloon is now only available with the company’s range-topping, 385bhp T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain
News
9 Apr 2020
New 2020 Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs and images 
2020 Vauxhall Insignia facelift - front tracking

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
News
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
Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV confirmed for 2020 launch

Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV confirmed for 2020 launch

Volkswagen will expand its range of plug-in hybrid models in 2020, launching a Tiguan GTE 
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2 Apr 2020
Aston Martin confirms £536 million cash injection and F1 entry
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Aston Martin confirms £536 million cash injection and F1 entry

Aston Martin has received a £262 million package from Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, who becomes chairman of the company
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31 Mar 2020
New Cupra Leon Competicion touring car features 3D printed parts

New Cupra Leon Competicion touring car features 3D printed parts

The Cupra Leon Competicion is a track-bred racer, with a smattering of 3D printed components and a 335bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine
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26 Mar 2020
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Limited edition Lamborghini hypercar teased

Limited edition Lamborghini hypercar teased

The Italian manufacturer has released another video clip, teasing its new 819bhp Aventador-based rival for the Ferrari FXX K
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24 Mar 2020
ABT Power S tuning package launched for new Audi RS 4

ABT Power S tuning package launched for new Audi RS 4

The 532bhp tuning package fitted to the limited edition Audi RS 4-R is now available for general sale, with a range of updated styling features
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23 Mar 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
New drop-top Skoda Scala concept teased

New drop-top Skoda Scala concept teased

Skoda’s team of student designers are currently working on their latest project – a convertible version of of the Scala hatchback
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20 Mar 2020
New 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR spied tearing around the ‘Ring

New 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR spied tearing around the ‘Ring

An updated version of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR has been caught on camera, undergoing testing on its German rivals’ home turf
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19 Mar 2020
New 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport Hybrid launched

New 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport Hybrid launched

The Suzuki Swift Sport Hybrid adds a dinky electric motor to its turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
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18 Mar 2020
All-electric APEX AP-0 hypercar launched in London

All-electric APEX AP-0 hypercar launched in London

British sports car manufacturer APEX has officially launched its rival for the Lotus Evija – a 650bhp track-monster called the AP-0
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13 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
Bentley’s built a horse-themed Continental GT Convertible

Bentley’s built a horse-themed Continental GT Convertible

The bespoke Continental GT Convertible Equestrian Edition features tweed door panels, a walnut dash and gold “horse and rider” emblems
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9 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