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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

Fossils fuels are the problem not combustion engines, experts say
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Fossils fuels are the problem not combustion engines, experts say

Mechanical Engineering Industry Association criticises EU plan for phasing out of internal combustion engines in cars
News
25 Apr 2022
Gap between electric car ownership and charging provision grows
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Gap between electric car ownership and charging provision grows

Official figures reveal 29 per cent more electric vehicles were sold in March 2022 than new public chargers were installed
News
21 Apr 2022
Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling
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Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling

Concerns over “Big Brother in your cockpit” as speeding drivers could hear alarms or see engine power reduced
News
19 Apr 2022
Exclusive: more than 280,000 speeding fines cancelled in 2021
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Exclusive: more than 280,000 speeding fines cancelled in 2021

Over one in seven speeding tickets were cancelled in 2021, with administrative errors and stolen vehicles among the most common reasons
News
13 Apr 2022
New controversial app turns smartphones into speed cameras
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New controversial app turns smartphones into speed cameras

Developers of a new controversial app called Speedcam Anywhere have hidden their identities following alleged abusive emails
News
12 Apr 2022
Poor mobile signal hinders public electric car charging
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Poor mobile signal hinders public electric car charging

Public electric car chargepoints requiring mobile phone apps to use are causing problems when installed in areas with poor reception
News
12 Apr 2022
AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet
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AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet

Learners will be able to have driving lessons in a Peugeot e-208, e-2008 or Vauxhall Corsa-e
News
3 Mar 2022
Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live
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Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live

Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre
News
2 Mar 2022
New car smell: what is it and how do brands make it?
New car smell

New car smell: what is it and how do brands make it?

There’s more to making a new car smell nice than simply spraying perfume. We meet Nissan’s expert in odour evaluation
Features
28 Feb 2022
Driving when tired: how dangerous is it?
Driving when tired

Driving when tired: how dangerous is it?

In a unique experiment, we compared the driving of two of our journalists – one well rested, the other after no sleep at all – to demonstrate just how…
Features
23 Feb 2022
Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol
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Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol

A study from the US suggests mixing corn-based ethanol into petrol to make biofuel may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought
News
22 Feb 2022
Jaguar C-Type continuation car: 1953 Le Mans winner reborn
Jaguar C-Type continuation

Jaguar C-Type continuation car: 1953 Le Mans winner reborn

JLR Classic Work’s latest Continuation car is a limited-run version of the Le Mans-winning Jaguar C-Type from 1953
Features
17 Feb 2022
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SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator
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SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator

Industry body publishes seven-point plan for ensuring EV charging is affordable, available and accessible
News
16 Feb 2022
Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars
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Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars

New service allows customers to buy second-hand Volvo cars directly from the manufacturer and entirely online
News
8 Feb 2022
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
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Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021

UK used car market grew in 2021, but remains 5.5 per cent down on pre-Covid five-year average
News
8 Feb 2022
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
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Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50

New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules
News
7 Feb 2022
Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200
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Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200

The increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap may push up home charging costs for electric car drivers
News
4 Feb 2022
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months
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JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months

Revolutionary pothole fixing machine put to work in Stoke, where it has repaired 10,000m² of road in 130 days
News
2 Feb 2022
Learners can have driving test cancelled if car is dirty, warns DVSA
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Learners can have driving test cancelled if car is dirty, warns DVSA

Cars used in driving tests must be cleared of any rubbish and have their controls wiped down
News
2 Feb 2022
Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs
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Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs

Volvo UK will fix punctures and windscreen chips on its own cars of any age free-of-charge, where possible
News
2 Feb 2022
Government offers up £500m of taxpayer cash in Jaguar Land Rover loan guarantee
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Government offers up £500m of taxpayer cash in Jaguar Land Rover loan guarantee

UK Export Finance to cover 80 per cent of £625million JLR loan from 12 commercial banks
News
1 Feb 2022
BMW police car engine problem does not affect consumers
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BMW police car engine problem does not affect consumers

The German manufacturer has confirmed that the engine issue affecting BMW patrol cars does not apply to ordinary consumers
News
1 Feb 2022
Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept
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Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept

Ford showcases an escape room-style game built into a Mustang Mach E to help owners get accustomed to its controls
News
31 Jan 2022
Fiat 500: long-term test review
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Fiat 500: long-term test review

First report: We take our new Fiat 500 on a long trip outside its comfort zone
Long-term tests
28 Jan 2022
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Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists 
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Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists 

The Transport Secretary announces his intention to crack down on dangerous cycling as new Highway Code changes come into force
News
26 Jan 2022
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers
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Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers

Drivers in the south of England are paying around a quarter more to use the cheapest EV chargers than those in the north and Wales
News
26 Jan 2022
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests
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Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests

Clear distinction needed between driver assistance features and fully autonomous systems, says independent body
News
26 Jan 2022
Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests
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Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency seeks to discourage learner drivers from booking their test before they’re ready
News
25 Jan 2022
What are 4D number plates and are they legal?
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What are 4D number plates and are they legal?

Everything you need to know about so-called ‘4D’ number plates, including whether you’re allowed to have them on your car
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25 Jan 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise
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EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise

Police Federation's top cop speaks out against the reduction in traffic police numbers on UK roads after an exclusive Auto Express investigation
News
17 Jan 2022
Shell converts Fulham fuel station into EV charging hub
Shell EV hub - Fulham

Shell converts Fulham fuel station into EV charging hub

Petrol and diesel pumps removed and replaced with ultra-rapid EV charging points
News
12 Jan 2022
Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case
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Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case

A man in his fifties is taking his injury claim to court after being knocked off an illegal e-scooter by a London bus
News
11 Jan 2022
Khan seeks to ‘significantly reduce car use’ as congestion costs London £1.5bn a year
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Khan seeks to ‘significantly reduce car use’ as congestion costs London £1.5bn a year

Calls for Mayor of London to streamline congestion charge and ULEZ into single road charging system to tackle congestion
News
11 Jan 2022
Tesla Model S with prototype battery covers 752 miles on single charge
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Tesla Model S with prototype battery covers 752 miles on single charge

A US-based battery technology firm has fitted an experimental battery to the Tesla Model S for a long-range run at a 55mph average speed
News
5 Jan 2022