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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

Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over
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Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over

Police use portal to review evidence uploaded by drivers as traffic cop numbers decrease
News
5 Jan 2022
Zero-emission emergency: The fire brigade that's switching to Tesla
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Zero-emission emergency: The fire brigade that's switching to Tesla

We speak to the fire brigade looking to adopt Teslas across their flees and find out the challenges and opportunities of EV emergency vehicles
Features
29 Dec 2021
London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15
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London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15

The £15 Congestion Charge for driving into central London will apply between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm at weekends
News
16 Dec 2021
E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?
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E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?

What is E10 fuel and will your car run on it? Here’s everything you need to know about E10...
News
14 Dec 2021
Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs
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Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs

Gridserve planning a total of 20 Electric Hubs and six Electric Forecourts, with 13 sites already under construction
News
9 Dec 2021
Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts
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Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts

Fatal car accidents involving drivers aged 70 to 79 are expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next 20 years
News
7 Dec 2021
Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?
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Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?

Petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars each have their merits but picking the right one can be tricky. Luckily our guide is here to help
Tips & advice
26 Nov 2021
Dashcam-upload portal reports spike in ‘dangerous driving’ videos
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Dashcam-upload portal reports spike in ‘dangerous driving’ videos

Big increase in citizen policing on British roads pays dividends for hard-pressed police forces
News
25 Nov 2021
Ionity to have 7,000 350kW chargers in Europe by 2025
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Ionity to have 7,000 350kW chargers in Europe by 2025

Ionity's investors - including several major car manufacturers - pump €700m of funding into rapid charging
News
24 Nov 2021
Insulate Britain campaigners sent to prison following motorway protests
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Insulate Britain campaigners sent to prison following motorway protests

Nine individuals imprisoned for between three and six months, as High Court clamps down on injunction breaches
News
17 Nov 2021
Car manufacturers shun COP26 proposal
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Car manufacturers shun COP26 proposal

Brands decline invitation to end new petrol and diesel car sales globally by 2035 amid concerns over feasibility
News
10 Nov 2021
Government unveils design for ‘iconic’ electric car chargepoint
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Government unveils design for ‘iconic’ electric car chargepoint

New electric car charger revealed alongside announcement that UK will ban the sale of all new non-zero-emission HGVs by 2040
News
10 Nov 2021
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Drivers miss out on £2.3m of savings by not renewing licences online
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Drivers miss out on £2.3m of savings by not renewing licences online

Around 23 per cent of photocard driving licence applications made to the DVLA still come by post, which is slower and pricier than online
News
9 Nov 2021
Storing a car: how to lay up a car for the long term
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Storing a car: how to lay up a car for the long term

Leaving a car unused for an extended period of time can be worrying, here’s how you can keep your car in top condition while it’s not in use.
Tips & advice
8 Nov 2021
Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high
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Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high

Record demand for cars amid new and used supply shortages persuades buyers to abandon favourite brands
News
5 Nov 2021
Councils fail to invest in electric car charging infrastructure
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Councils fail to invest in electric car charging infrastructure

More than half of councils have spent nothing on electric car chargers in the past 12 months, with 46 per cent not planning anything for 2022
News
27 Oct 2021
Autumn Budget 2021: fuel duty frozen

Autumn Budget 2021: fuel duty frozen

Chancellor of the Exchequer announces that fuel duty will remain frozen once again in light of high petrol prices
News
27 Oct 2021
Kia celebrates 30th anniversary in Britain
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Kia celebrates 30th anniversary in Britain

Kia has changed a lot in the past 30 years, going from budget car brand to becoming a rival to some established premium brands - how have they done it…
Features
25 Oct 2021
Driver Power: Lexus GS is UK’s favourite used car
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Driver Power: Lexus GS is UK’s favourite used car

The Lexus GS has been voted best used car to own in the 2021 owner satisfaction survey, followed by the Skoda Superb and BMW 3 Series
News
21 Oct 2021
How to transfer car ownership: what to do when buying or selling
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How to transfer car ownership: what to do when buying or selling

Ensuring a car safely changes hands can be a daunting task - here’s everything you need to know to transfer a vehicle’s ownership to another person
Tips & advice
8 Oct 2021
‘My parrot ate my V5C’: funniest reasons for drivers requesting new vehicle logbooks
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‘My parrot ate my V5C’: funniest reasons for drivers requesting new vehicle logbooks

DVLA releases a list of some of the funniest reasons drivers have given for losing their V5C vehicle logbooks
News
28 Sep 2021
Government consults on electric car chargepoint availability and accessibility
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Government consults on electric car chargepoint availability and accessibility

Department for Transport proposes minimum level of charging infrastructure in car parks and inclusive design for EV chargers
News
28 Sep 2021
Interest in electric cars spikes amid fuel panic buying
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Interest in electric cars spikes amid fuel panic buying

As panic buying causes petrol and diesel pumps to run dry, online interest in electric cars has seen a significant increase
News
28 Sep 2021
Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms digital driving licences are on the way
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Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms digital driving licences are on the way

DVLA plans to offer a digital provisional driving licence by 2024, with full digital licences to follow at a later date
News
17 Sep 2021
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UK fleet average carbon emissions down 11.8 per cent as EV take-up increases
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UK fleet average carbon emissions down 11.8 per cent as EV take-up increases

Sustainability improves across the automotive sector in spite of the pandemic’s hit to turnover
News
17 Sep 2021
Highway Code updated to make motorways safer
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Highway Code updated to make motorways safer

Updated motorway driving advice for motorists relating to stopping in an emergency, red X signs and variable speed limits
News
14 Sep 2021
‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’
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‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’

Holding up innocent commuters and emergency service vehicles won’t win anyone’s favour, says Tristan Shale-Hester
Opinion
13 Sep 2021
Consumer safety rating for automated driving systems in development
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Consumer safety rating for automated driving systems in development

A rating system is under development by Thatcham Research and Zenic, with the expectation it will be adopted by Euro NCAP
News
8 Sep 2021
Bank holiday traffic expected to return to pre-Covid levels
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Bank holiday traffic expected to return to pre-Covid levels

Congestion is expected over the August bank holiday, but drivers plan on staying closer to home
News
24 Aug 2021
National Highways is the new name for Highways England
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National Highways is the new name for Highways England

The Government-owned company responsible for England’s motorways and major A roads changes its name and appoints a new boss
News
20 Aug 2021
Over 5.5m cars had MoTs delayed under Covid extension
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Over 5.5m cars had MoTs delayed under Covid extension

More than a fifth of drivers took advantage of MoT extension, with motorists warned MoT bookings will be in high demand this September
News
8 Aug 2021
UK must install another 127,000 EV chargers by 2025, says Labour
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UK must install another 127,000 EV chargers by 2025, says Labour

The Labour Party warns that the UK only has 15 per cent of the public chargers it needs to have by 2025 to achieve its carbon goals
News
28 Jun 2021
Motorists think they can get away with driving offences due to lack of road police
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Motorists think they can get away with driving offences due to lack of road police

Lack of road traffic police officers in the UK is making it easy for drivers to break the law, according to a survey of 15,500 British motorists
News
16 Jun 2021
Four million people in the UK have fallen asleep while driving
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Four million people in the UK have fallen asleep while driving

Research produces worrying revelation that four million UK motorists have nodded off behind the wheel at some point
News
16 Jun 2021