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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 

Mountune releases performance upgrade for the Focus RS
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Mountune releases performance upgrade for the Focus RS

Mountune’s latest performance kit adds more functionality to the Ford Focus RS and extracts almost 400bhp
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4 Feb 2019
Mitsubishi Mirage updated for 2019 with lower base price
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Mitsubishi Mirage updated for 2019 with lower base price

The entry-level Mitsubishi Mirage is now £1,000 cheaper than before, while a more efficient 1.2-litre engine is now available
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1 Feb 2019
Skoda Octavia vRS Challenge launched

Skoda Octavia vRS Challenge launched

The special edition trim level adds a host of extra equipment and a handful of chassis upgrades to the standard Octavia vRS
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31 Jan 2019
New Nissan Micra facelift adds new engine and trim level
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New Nissan Micra facelift adds new engine and trim level

The Nissan Micra range has been revised with a new 1.0-litre engine, a new gearbox, a warm hatch variant, and a new N-Sport trim level
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31 Jan 2019
New flagship Renault ZOE S Edition added to range
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New flagship Renault ZOE S Edition added to range

Renault has introduced a new flagship S Edition model to its all-electric ZOE line-up, with more equipment and added technology
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30 Jan 2019
70th anniversary editions of the Abarth 595 and 124
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70th anniversary editions of the Abarth 595 and 124

To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Abarth 595 and 124 Spider special editions will come with commemorative badging and trim
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29 Jan 2019
Jaguar Land Rover develops “trustworthy” autonomous cars
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Jaguar Land Rover develops “trustworthy” autonomous cars

Jaguar Land Rover hopes to instil confidence in autonomous vehicles with a system which projects their intended movements onto the road
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24 Jan 2019
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Track Performance pack announced
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Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Track Performance pack announced

Q-branch provides Aston Martin Valkyrie customers with a set of track-focused bolt-ons which promise eight per cent quicker lap times
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23 Jan 2019
Vauxhall Vivaro van revealed and it will be built in Luton
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Vauxhall Vivaro van revealed and it will be built in Luton

The all-new British-built Vauxhall Vivaro van secures 1,250 jobs at the brand’s manufacturing plant in Luton
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22 Jan 2019
Renault facelifts the Twingo but axes it from UK line-up
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Renault facelifts the Twingo but axes it from UK line-up

Renault’s city car has received a fresh face, new powertrains and more customisation options, but it won’t make it to UK shores
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22 Jan 2019
Limited-edition Maserati Levante Vulcano released
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Limited-edition Maserati Levante Vulcano released

Restricted to 150 units, the limited-edition Levante Vulcano features an exclusive matte paint-job and a red leather interior
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22 Jan 2019
New Lamborghini Huracan facelift pictured
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New Lamborghini Huracan facelift pictured

The updated version of the Lamborghini Huracan has been officially uncovered with sharper styling and more power
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22 Jan 2019
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Hyundai assembles a Kona Iron Man edition
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Hyundai assembles a Kona Iron Man edition

The limited-edition Hyundai Kona comes with STARK Industries branding and Marvel logos, and it’s coming to the UK
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21 Jan 2019
Detroit Motor Show 2019: round-up
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Detroit Motor Show 2019: round-up

Everything from this years 2019 Detroit Motor Show with debuts from Ford, Nissan, Lexus and Toyota plus many more...
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21 Jan 2019
VUHL 05RR revealed, and it’s got even more power
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VUHL 05RR revealed, and it’s got even more power

Supercar acceleration and lower kerbweight than an original Mini should make the 05RR blisteringly fast
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21 Jan 2019
Tesla to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to boost profits
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Tesla to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to boost profits

The American electric car firm will cut seven percent of its workforce, following its meagre profits in the second half of 2018
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18 Jan 2019
Dacia range updated with new Blue dCi 95 engine

Dacia range updated with new Blue dCi 95 engine

Dacia’s Sandero and Logan MCV ranges receive a lift with a new diesel engine and revised trim levels
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18 Jan 2019
Geely reveals new FY11 coupe SUV
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Geely reveals new FY11 coupe SUV

Volvo owner Geely claims the new FY11 SUV will be its “most driver orientated vehicle to date”
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18 Jan 2019
Geely’s new electric saloon to enter overseas markets
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Geely’s new electric saloon to enter overseas markets

Chinese auto manufacturer Geely reveals its latest all-electric saloon, tasked with taking on the global EV market
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18 Jan 2019
Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed
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Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed

Land Rover has released a limited edition Discovery, exclusive to the UK market, celebrating 30 years of the model’s production
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17 Jan 2019
Saab’s owner gets major cash boost for NEVS 9-3 production
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Saab’s owner gets major cash boost for NEVS 9-3 production

NEVS, the Swedish company’s financial saviour has received a fresh injection of cash from Chinese property giant, Evergrande
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17 Jan 2019
Nio launches electric car battery-swap network
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Nio launches electric car battery-swap network

Installed on China’s G2 Expressway, Nio’s battery-swapping stations can exchange a flat battery for a fully-charged one in 3 minutes
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17 Jan 2019
New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top
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New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top

The new McLaren 600LT Spider is the latest addition to the Sports Series range, while the optional MSO Clubsport Pack cuts 100kg of weight
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17 Jan 2019
Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed
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Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed

Toyota launches two new trim packages for the Yaris, inspired by its original 1998 model and hardcore GRMN model
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16 Jan 2019
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New Audi A1 Allroad spied testing
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New Audi A1 Allroad spied testing

An SUV-inspired version of the Audi A1 hatchback has been snapped, with a jacked up ride height
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16 Jan 2019
MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition revealed
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MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition revealed

Celebrating 60 years of the MINI brand, the special edition model is finished in British Racing Green and is limited to 500 units
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16 Jan 2019
Limited edition 336bhp Subaru WRX STI S209 revealed
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Limited edition 336bhp Subaru WRX STI S209 revealed

The Subaru WRX STI S209 debuts at the 2019 Detroit Motor Show, but it won’t be coming to the UK
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15 Jan 2019
Nissan IMs concept debuts at the Detroit Motor Show
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Nissan IMs concept debuts at the Detroit Motor Show

Nissan creates the “elevated sports sedan” segment with its new electric all-wheel-drive, crossover-inspired IMs saloon concept
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14 Jan 2019
New 2019 Kia Ceed GT: sporty hatch to cost from £25,535
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New 2019 Kia Ceed GT: sporty hatch to cost from £25,535

All-new Kia Ceed GT gets sporty styling, tuned suspension and a punchy 201bhp turbocharged engine
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14 Jan 2019
New 2019 Kia ProCeed: prices and specs announced
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New 2019 Kia ProCeed: prices and specs announced

The Kia ProCeed trades a little practicality for a racy looks and spritely performance, with prices starting from just under £24k
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14 Jan 2019
Consumer Electronics Show 2019: news round-up
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Consumer Electronics Show 2019: news round-up

Everything from this year's Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES), with debuts from Audi, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and more
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11 Jan 2019
Dacia Sandero Stepway gains new petrol and diesel engines
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Dacia Sandero Stepway gains new petrol and diesel engines

Dacia adds its entry-level SCe 75 petrol and Blue dCi 95 diesel engines to the Sandero Stepway range
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10 Jan 2019
The 1980s Arden AJ 4 is back!

The 1980s Arden AJ 4 is back!

German tuning company, Arden, is set to build a limited production run of 235 tuned Series III Jaguar XJ12s
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8 Jan 2019
Hyundai Elevate walking robot car staggers into CES 2019
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Hyundai Elevate walking robot car staggers into CES 2019

Hyundai has designed a robotic walking car, capable of climbing obstacles up to five feet high
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8 Jan 2019