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Tristan Shale-Hester

Tristan began his career in motoring journalism in 2016, writing automotive content for the likes of the Press Association, Car Dealer Magazine and AOL before joining Auto Express in 2018. His role as current affairs editor at Auto Express allows him to write news and features on matters of importance to motorists. Tristan also curates the Inbox section of Auto Express, sharing the thoughts of readers of Britain’s favourite weekly car magazine.

e-mail: tristan_shale-hester@autovia.co.uk

Citroen Ami review
Citroen Ami - front

Citroen Ami review

The Citroen Ami is a charming urban runabout, but it comes with many limitations
In-depth reviews
30 Sep 2024
Electric vehicle breakdowns: we go on EV patrol with the RAC
RAC EV patrol

Electric vehicle breakdowns: we go on EV patrol with the RAC

We join the RAC to find out how its patrols are adapting to the brave new world of electric vehicles with the latest technology designed to get strand…
Features
30 May 2023
Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Tristan Shale-Hester standing next to the Honda Civic Sport

Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review

Final report: our Civic has impressed, but we wonder about its position in the market
Long-term tests
2 May 2023
Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs
Electric car servicing car on ramp

Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs

High repair costs and lack of data sharing between manufacturers and garages could be making electric car write-offs more likely when the battery is d…
News
13 Apr 2023
No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government
eFuels

No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government

New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale by 2035, with no plans to keep efuel-powered ICE cars on the market
News
30 Mar 2023
Plans for cars to have first MoT after four years branded "dangerous"
MoT testing station sign

Plans for cars to have first MoT after four years branded "dangerous"

Government plans for new cars to require their first MoT after four or five years instead of three have been met with criticism
News
22 Mar 2023
UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget
Petrol pump

UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget

Chancellor freezes fuel duty once again and maintains 5p cut for another 12 months; extra £200m for pothole repairs
News
15 Mar 2023

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New overhead gantry design for UK motorways unveiled
Highways England motorway gantry competition - winning design

New overhead gantry design for UK motorways unveiled

Useful Studio wins a National Highways competition to design the next generation of motorway overhead gantry
News
14 Mar 2023
Electric car leasing customers are being ‘overcharged’
EV charging

Electric car leasing customers are being ‘overcharged’

Research claims that lease prices are out of step with the reality of EV resale values on which they are based
News
9 Mar 2023
UK road pricing plans: MPs slam Treasury for lack of engagement with report
Road pricing

UK road pricing plans: MPs slam Treasury for lack of engagement with report

Government risks losing out on tens of billions of pounds in tax revenue if it does not consider plans to replace fuel duty with road pricing...
News
6 Mar 2023
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Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries
Britishvolt

Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries

Australian firm completes purchase of British gigafactory start-up
News
27 Feb 2023
New BMW iX5 Hydrogen 2023 review
BMW iX5 Hydrogen - front

New BMW iX5 Hydrogen 2023 review

The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen SUV shows off the potential of fuel-cell power
Road tests
27 Feb 2023
Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced
L plate on Volkswagen Lupo

Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced

DVSA staff will walk out from 6 March, as union aims for “significant impact” on operations
News
22 Feb 2023
Smart motorways suffer ‘unplanned outage’
Motorway

Smart motorways suffer ‘unplanned outage’

The Dynac system running the UK’s smart motorways failed for two hours on February 22 2023, leaving drivers without signage or stopped vehicle detecti…
News
22 Feb 2023
Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue
Arrest

Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue

Official figures show growing car theft incidents, with experts predicting the problem could get worse
News
22 Feb 2023
Government expands electric car charger funding
Public charging

Government expands electric car charger funding

New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme
News
21 Feb 2023
Laws needed for remote control driving on UK roads
Remote controlled car

Laws needed for remote control driving on UK roads

Legal experts recommend a new regulatory framework for ensuring the safety of remote controlled vehicles on the road
News
20 Feb 2023
Half of drivers break rural 60mph speed limits
Audi TT country road

Half of drivers break rural 60mph speed limits

The highest-ever proportion of drivers admit to breaking the speed limit on the most dangerous type of UK road
News
15 Feb 2023
Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws
Electric scooter

Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws

While rental electric scooters are legal on public roads, privately owned machines are currently restricted to use on private land
News
15 Feb 2023
EU votes in favour of 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales
Exhaust emissions

EU votes in favour of 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales

The proposed ban has been voted through by MEPs and now goes to European Council for approval
News
14 Feb 2023
EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report
Polestar

EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report

Car manufacturers Polestar and Rivian say the industry needs to do more to tackle climate change
News
8 Feb 2023
Drivers think UK seat-belt laws are too soft
Seat belt being fastened

Drivers think UK seat-belt laws are too soft

Seat belts became compulsory in the UK on 31 January 1983, but 40 years on many drivers think the rules are too lenient
News
31 Jan 2023
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies
Heavy Traffic

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies

One council received £2million in fines from a single LTN in four months, with residents complaining of increased congestion
News
30 Jan 2023
New London ULEZ scrappage scheme goes live
Supercar scrapyard header

New London ULEZ scrappage scheme goes live

Londoners can now apply to get up to £2,000 for scrapping a car that doesn’t meet ULEZ standard
News
30 Jan 2023
End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners
Smart motorway

End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners

Trial scheme reducing motorway speed limits to 60mph to tackle pollution has overrun, despite lack of evidence over effectiveness
News
23 Jan 2023
No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces
BMW 3 Series police car

No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces

BMW is to prioritise sales to retail and corporate customers as supply chain issues continue to be felt
News
14 Jan 2023
Unmarked mobile speed camera van introduced by police
Speed camera van window

Unmarked mobile speed camera van introduced by police

Northamptonshire Police admits that the unmarked van is “unusual”, but argues it will reduce road deaths and injuries
News
12 Jan 2023
MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans
Motorway speed limit

MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans

The Environmental Audit Committee highlights 10-point plan for reducing oil dependency from European sustainable transport group
News
11 Jan 2023
Electric car forecast slashed as buyers seek cheaper models
Production line

Electric car forecast slashed as buyers seek cheaper models

Report from Advanced Propulsion Centre suggests electric cars are too expensive for British and European consumers in the current economic climate
News
11 Jan 2023
Cost of electric car rapid charging rises 58% in eight months
Rapid charger

Cost of electric car rapid charging rises 58% in eight months

The average pay-as-you-go rate at a public rapid charger is now 70.32p/kWh due to rising wholesale electricity prices
News
10 Jan 2023
“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list
Opinion - roadworks

“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list

“Current affairs editor Tristan Shale-Hester believes we could learn a thing or two from our European neighbours when it comes to building and maintai…
Opinion
6 Jan 2023
Driving simulators: inside the world of bespoke out-of-car driving experiences
Driving simulators

Driving simulators: inside the world of bespoke out-of-car driving experiences

We delve into the world of bespoke race simulators, and visit the British firm that can build a set-up for your exact needs
Features
23 Dec 2022
Goodyear Blimp: specs, history and ride review
Goodyear Blimp

Goodyear Blimp: specs, history and ride review

The Goodyear Blimp has been an iconic piece of advertising for many years. We hitched a ride in the airship over London and met the pilots who fly the…
Features
20 Dec 2022
Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement
Saab 9-5 windscreen

Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement

What to do if you get a stone chip or crack in your car windscreen
Tips & advice
16 Dec 2022