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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 

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI unveiled at Geneva
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Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI unveiled at Geneva

Volkswagen unwrapped its new 4.0-litre V8 diesel SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, boasting a torque figure of 900Nm
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7 Mar 2019
Gumpert Nathalie debuts at Geneva
Gumpert Nathalie

Gumpert Nathalie debuts at Geneva

Gumpert unwrapped the world’s first methanol-electric supercar at Geneva this year, with a claimed maximum power output of 539bhp
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6 Mar 2019
Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEVs unveiled at Geneva
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Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEVs unveiled at Geneva

The American 4x4 brand has revealed a plug-in powertrain for the Renegade and Compass SUV, with a Wrangler variant following in 2020
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6 Mar 2019
De Tomaso and Apollo make unconventional Geneva appearances

De Tomaso and Apollo make unconventional Geneva appearances

Italian supercar brand De Tomaso attempted to upstage the Geneva show by driving around in a camouflaged version of its new car
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6 Mar 2019
New Audi TFSI e drivetrains launched for Q5, A6, A7 and A8
Audi A7 TFSI

New Audi TFSI e drivetrains launched for Q5, A6, A7 and A8

Audi reveals new plug-in hybrid powertrains, badged TFSI e, for Q5, A6, A7 and A8 at Geneva
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6 Mar 2019
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti and Giulietta set for Geneva
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti and Giulietta set for Geneva

Alfa Romeo show off a range of new models at Geneva, including the Stelvio Ti, the new Giulietta and F1 editions of its Quadrifoglio models
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6 Mar 2019
McLaren 720S Spider by MSO debuts tri-tone paint at Geneva
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McLaren 720S Spider by MSO debuts tri-tone paint at Geneva

McLaren Special Operations showcases customised 720S Spider at Geneva, featuring a tri-tone paint-job and carbon fibre accessories
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6 Mar 2019
One-off Maserati Levante One of One revealed at Geneva
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One-off Maserati Levante One of One revealed at Geneva

A bespoke version of the Maserati Levante debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, previewing the brand’s future customisation programme
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6 Mar 2019
Toyota Corolla GR Sport and Corolla Trek join line-up
Toyota Corolla GR Sport - Geneva front

Toyota Corolla GR Sport and Corolla Trek join line-up

The sports-inspired Toyota Corolla GR Sport and a crossover-inspired Toyota Corolla Trek models have been revealed at Geneva
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6 Mar 2019
Bentley Continental GT No.9 edition marks brand’s centenary
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Bentley Continental GT No.9 edition marks brand’s centenary

The limited edition Continental GT No.9 celebrates Bentley’s 100-year anniversary, paying homage to the iconic “Blower” Bentley
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5 Mar 2019
New Ginetta Akula revealed at the Geneva Motor Show
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New Ginetta Akula revealed at the Geneva Motor Show

The British brand’s all-new supercar, designed and built completely in-house, features a carbon fibre monocoque and a 600bhp-plus V8
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5 Mar 2019
Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid facelifted for 2019
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Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid facelifted for 2019

The updated Kia Niro hybrid range receives a refreshed exterior, a revised interior and a host of new technology
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5 Mar 2019
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Volkswagen Passat R-Line estate revealed
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Volkswagen Passat R-Line estate revealed

Restricted to just 2,000 units, the Volkswagen Passat R-Line Estate gets a range of sporty styling tweaks and a 264bhp petrol engine
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5 Mar 2019
New one-off Bugatti La Voiture Noire revealed at Geneva
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New one-off Bugatti La Voiture Noire revealed at Geneva

The one-off special edition Bugatti La Voiture Noire celebrates the brand’s history, drawing inspiration from the 1936 Type 57 SC Atlantic
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5 Mar 2019
New Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster debuts at Geneva
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New Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster debuts at Geneva

The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ drop-top has been revealed at Geneva, powered by a 759bhp naturally-aspirated V12
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4 Mar 2019
Toyota GR Supra GT4 concept to debut at Geneva
Toyota GR Supra GT4 concept

Toyota GR Supra GT4 concept to debut at Geneva

Toyota will present a track-only version of the new Supra at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, developed specifically for GT4 racing
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1 Mar 2019
Limited edition Audi R8 Decennium
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Limited edition Audi R8 Decennium

Audi R8 V10 Decennium special edition celebrates ten years of the Audi R8 V10, strictly limited to 222 units
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1 Mar 2019
New Volkswagen Transporter van range to launch in Autumn
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New Volkswagen Transporter van range to launch in Autumn

VW’s Transporter, Caravelle and California family receive an all-electric powertrain, infotainment updates and a new power steering set-up
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25 Feb 2019
New 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR: full pricing and specs
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New 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR: full pricing and specs

The 286bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is on sale now, with prices starting from £34,135
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22 Feb 2019
Peugeot Motion & e-Motion electrified branding
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Peugeot Motion & e-Motion electrified branding

Peugeot will unveil its new brand signature at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, to complement its shift towards electrification
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20 Feb 2019
New 2019 Jeep Wrangler: full UK pricing and specifications
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New 2019 Jeep Wrangler: full UK pricing and specifications

The all-new Jeep Wrangler is on sale now, featuring two new engines and a starting price of £44,865
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20 Feb 2019
Audi adds Black Edition
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Audi adds Black Edition

The new trim levels add a range of exterior and interior updates, including larger wheels and improved infotainment systems
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19 Feb 2019
New Fiat Tipo Street trim level announced
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New Fiat Tipo Street trim level announced

The Fiat Tipo Street adds a host of exterior upgrades, including black alloys and LED daytime running lights, to the entry-level Easy model
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15 Feb 2019
Swindon Powertrain announces its all-electric Classic Mini
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Swindon Powertrain announces its all-electric Classic Mini

Revealed at the London Classic Car Show, the electric Classic Mini has a claimed range of 125 miles
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14 Feb 2019
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Tesla releases Dog Mode and Sentry Mode updates
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Tesla releases Dog Mode and Sentry Mode updates

The over-the-air Tesla updates add a dog-friendly cabin environment setting and a security monitoring system to help prevent car theft
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14 Feb 2019
New 394bhp Range Rover Sport HST special edition announced
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New 394bhp Range Rover Sport HST special edition announced

The new special edition Range Rover Sport HST arrives with a new powertrain and exclusive interior and exterior trim
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13 Feb 2019
Subaru to unveil new e-Boxer hybrid at Geneva

Subaru to unveil new e-Boxer hybrid at Geneva

Subaru will debut a new mild-hybrid version of its 2.0-litre flat-four powertrain at this year’s Geneva Motor Show
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11 Feb 2019
New Nissan Qashqai N-Motion special edition released
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New Nissan Qashqai N-Motion special edition released

Limited edition Nissan Qashqai N-Motion adds additional equipment to the mid-range N-Connecta, plus a new DCT automatic gearbox
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7 Feb 2019
Ford tests autonomous vehicle pedestrian safety system
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Ford tests autonomous vehicle pedestrian safety system

Ford’s autonomous safety system sets up communication between vehicles and pedestrians, through a light-based “visual language”
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7 Feb 2019
New Europe-wide online car auction platform launched

New Europe-wide online car auction platform launched

CollectingCars.com provides a secure platform for the sale of collectible cars from all eras, with the first auction taking place in spring
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7 Feb 2019
All-electric Kia e-Niro sold out after a month on sale
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All-electric Kia e-Niro sold out after a month on sale

The initial UK production run of 900 Kia e-Niros has already sold out, and new orders will be delayed due to a supply chain bottleneck
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6 Feb 2019
New Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster facelift released
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New Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster facelift released

Updated version of the Audi TT RS is on sale now, featuring a 395bhp five-cylinder engine and handful of styling tweaks
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6 Feb 2019
BMW M850i xDrive Coupe First Edition announced
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BMW M850i xDrive Coupe First Edition announced

The First Edition BMW M850i will be limited to 400 units, and features exclusive trim and a unique paint finish
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5 Feb 2019
New Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography unleashed with 542bhp
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New Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography unleashed with 542bhp

The new Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography features the 5.0-litre V8 engine from the Jaguar F-Type SVR, and will be on sale for just one year
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5 Feb 2019