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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 Audi S6 and S7 to get mild-hybrid diesel power
Audi S7 mild-hybrid - front static

New Audi S6 and S7 to get mild-hybrid diesel power

Both the Audi S6 and S7 are to feature Audi's 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine with a 48-volt hybrid system and an electrically-driven supercharger
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11 Apr 2019
Karma and Pininfarina show more of 3-car Shanghai line-up
Karma coupe concept teaser shanghai 2019

Karma and Pininfarina show more of 3-car Shanghai line-up

The duo have released a new teaser image of their upcoming concept coupe, set for reveal at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show
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10 Apr 2019
New Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition revealed
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New Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition revealed

The new Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition features weight-saving and suspension tweaks, and will be limited to just 600 units
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10 Apr 2019
New 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 unleashed with 302bhp
Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 - front

New 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 unleashed with 302bhp

The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the 2019 New York Motor Show
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9 Apr 2019
New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video

New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video

The new Ferrari F8 Tributo made its debut at Geneva this year, with the same 710bhp turbocharged V8 engine as the 488 Pista
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5 Apr 2019
New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced
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New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced

Bentley has revealed a special edition version of its V8 SUV, intended to inject a bit of sporting intent into the Bentayga
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4 Apr 2019
New Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo spied at the Nurburgring
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New Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo spied at the Nurburgring

A test mule for the upcoming all-electric Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo estate has been caught on camera during its handling assessment
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3 Apr 2019
Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line: UK prices and specs
Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line: UK prices and specs

Hyundai has given the i30 Fastback the same sporty N Line treatment as the hatch, with a new bodykit and a peppy 1.0-litre petrol engine
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3 Apr 2019
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant pauses production
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port factory

Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant pauses production

Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port facility has entered a period of downtime in response to the previously planned Brexit deadline of March 29
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3 Apr 2019
Ford Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid announced for 2019
Ford Tourneo Custom PHEV

Ford Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid announced for 2019

Ford has revealed an eight-seat plug-in hybrid minibus with a claimed zero emissions range of 31 miles
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2 Apr 2019
New Dacia Techroad special editions arrive with extra kit
Dacia Techroad range

New Dacia Techroad special editions arrive with extra kit

Dacia Sandero Stepway Techroad, Logan MCV Stepway Techroad and Duster Techroad arrive for a limited time, with prices starting at £11,660
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1 Apr 2019
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
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27 Mar 2019
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New 2019 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R spied testing
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New 2019 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R spied testing

The new Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R has a score to settle, aiming to break the front-wheel-drive lap record at the Nurburgring
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26 Mar 2019
Rugged Mitsubishi Triton Absolute concept revealed
Mitsubishi Triton Absolute - front 3/4 static

Rugged Mitsubishi Triton Absolute concept revealed

New one-off version of L200 pickup arrives at the 2019 Bangkok Motor Show, focussed on functionality and performance
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26 Mar 2019
Ford Fiesta and Focus to get mild hybrid tech next year
Ford Focus Vignale - front tracking

Ford Fiesta and Focus to get mild hybrid tech next year

Ford's new range will include a 48-volt mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus, as well as an electrified version of the Tourneo and Transit van
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26 Mar 2019
Chinese copycat cars: how do they get away with it?
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Chinese copycat cars: how do they get away with it?

Following Land Rover's legal success against the Evoque's Chinese copycat, we look at some other examples of familiar far-eastern fakes
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22 Mar 2019
Land Rover wins court dispute over Chinese copycat
Range Rover Evoque at Geneva2

Land Rover wins court dispute over Chinese copycat

Land Rover has announced its success in a legal battle regarding the similarity between the Evoque and the Chinese-made LandWind X7
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22 Mar 2019
Volvo launches an open-to-all library of motoring safety
Volvo accident research team

Volvo launches an open-to-all library of motoring safety

The Swedish manufacturer has opened a central digital library sharing information on all its safety innovations from the last 60 years
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20 Mar 2019
Limited edition Lister LFT-C announced: 666bhp for £139,000
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Limited edition Lister LFT-C announced: 666bhp for £139,000

Lister has launched a convertible variant of its Jaguar F-Type-based LFT-666, in a limited production run of only 10 units
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20 Mar 2019
Facelifted 2019 Mercedes GLC Coupe prices confirmed
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Facelifted 2019 Mercedes GLC Coupe prices confirmed

Mid-life facelift for Mercedes GLC Coupe SUV brings slightly tweaked styling, new engines and Mercedes’s latest infotainment system
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19 Mar 2019
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and Chequered Flag editions revealed
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport - front

Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and Chequered Flag editions revealed

The Jaguar F-Pace is now available in two special edition variants, with a focus on performance and technology
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19 Mar 2019
New Bentley Continental GT V8 unveiled
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New Bentley Continental GT V8 unveiled

The third-generation Bentley Continental GT V8 will reach the UK market in early 2020, with 542bhp and a top speed of 198mph
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18 Mar 2019
New hardcore Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro prices announced
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro - front action

New hardcore Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro prices announced

Mercedes’ rival for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is on sale now, with prices starting from £188,345
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18 Mar 2019
Reimagined Lister Knobbly confirmed for production
Lister Knobby

Reimagined Lister Knobbly confirmed for production

Tuning firm Lister has announced it will build a two-seat, open-top sports car which pays homage to the 1958 Lister ‘Knobbly’ racer
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14 Mar 2019
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SEAT announces 365bhp Leon Cupra R ST
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SEAT announces 365bhp Leon Cupra R ST

The Spanish car manufacturer will offer a factory tuning upgrade for the limited edition Leon Cupra R ST, adding an extra 69bhp
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13 Mar 2019
Prices and specifications released for new 2019 BMW Z4
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Prices and specifications released for new 2019 BMW Z4

Prices for the 2019 BMW Z4 roadster start at £36,990 and is available to buy from BMW dealerships now
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13 Mar 2019
Historic Porsche 917 Le Mans racer honoured with new concept
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Historic Porsche 917 Le Mans racer honoured with new concept

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 917 Le Mans car so, to celebrate, the German firm designed this concept
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11 Mar 2019
Geneva Motor Show 2019: news round-up and all the cars
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Geneva Motor Show 2019: news round-up and all the cars

Our comprehensive round-up of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show tells you everything about the most important new cars and biggest stories
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11 Mar 2019
Tesla to increase prices by an average of 3%
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Tesla to increase prices by an average of 3%

Following its most recent financial re-evaluation, Tesla has decided to keep more of its stores open, resulting in raised prices
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11 Mar 2019
New Mercedes CLA
Mercedes CLA - CES 2019 front

New Mercedes CLA

Mercedes has launched the new CLA four-door coupe in the UK, with prices starting from £30,550
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8 Mar 2019
Fiat announces pricing for 120th Edition range
Fiat 500  '120th Edition'

Fiat announces pricing for 120th Edition range

Unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the new range celebrates 120 years of the Fiat nameplate with tech and styling updates
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8 Mar 2019
New 814bhp McLaren Senna GTR unleashed
McLaren Senna GTR - front

New 814bhp McLaren Senna GTR unleashed

Lighter and more powerful, the McLaren Senna GTR is the latest addition to the brand's Ultimate Series and is limited to just 75 units
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8 Mar 2019
Volkswagen Touareg gets new 3.0-litre V6 petrol
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 petrol - front

Volkswagen Touareg gets new 3.0-litre V6 petrol

Volkswagen adds a new 335bhp V6 petrol engine to the Touareg’s UK line-up, priced from £52,635
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7 Mar 2019
Tesla unveils its 250kW V3 Supercharging system
Tesla Supercharger

Tesla unveils its 250kW V3 Supercharging system

Tesla has released its latest charging system, capable of delivering 75 miles of range in 5 minutes
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7 Mar 2019