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Yousuf Ashraf

Yousuf is a budding motoring writer and presenter that looks after video content at Auto Express. He cut his teeth presenting performance car reviews for his YouTube channel, Ashraf on Cars, and his work has since been published in titles such as Autocar, Evo, Hagerty and The Intercooler. Being a former karting Welsh Champion, Yousuf has a hankering for going fast, and gets his fix on the track in a fragile, oversteer-prone Mazda RX-8. On the road, he burbles around in a 1972 Alfa Giulia Super that he restored himself, and few cars hit the spot for Yousuf like his Alfa - when it’s working, that is.

e-mail: yousuf_ashraf@autovia.co.uk

Autonomous cars compete in 173mph self-driving oval race at CES 2022
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Autonomous cars compete in 173mph self-driving oval race at CES 2022

Teams used Dallara autonomous race cars and went wheel to wheel at 173mph during this year’s Consumer Electronics Show
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10 Jan 2022
2022 Citroen Berlingo and SpaceTourer MPVs go electric-only
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2022 Citroen Berlingo and SpaceTourer MPVs go electric-only

Citroen has eliminated combustion power for its Berlingo and SpaceTourer people-carriers, with the all-electric models receiving a price reduction
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Vauxhall Combo Life and Vivaro Life go exclusively electric for 2022

Vauxhall’s Combo Life and Vivaro Life people-carriers are now EV-only, as the brand looks to go fully electric by 2028
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10 Jan 2022
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Volvo announces autonomous Ride Pilot system for all-new XC90

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6 Jan 2022
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Volvo announces new Google-powered infotainment features for current models

As part of its partnership with Google, Volvo is introducing deeper Google Assistant and YouTube integration for its cars
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6 Jan 2022
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BMW reveals colour changing paint and new infotainment tech at CES

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Skoda reveals new Kodiaq and Kamiq trims with more kit and better value

Skoda has reshuffled the Kodiaq and Kamiq line-ups for 2022, bringing more standard equipment and improved value
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BMW iX M60 super-SUV storms in with 611bhp
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BMW’s iX electric SUV gains M60 flagship model, with prices starting from £111,905
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Audi S1 quattro Hoonitron is an electric drift car for Ken Block
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Audi has built one-off electric S1 e-tron quattro drift car for Gymkhana star Ken Block 
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Order books have opened for the new all-electric Nissan Ariya coupe-crossover, with prices starting from just under £42k
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9 Dec 2021
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The UK government has offered American electric car manufacturer Rivian perks in a bid to secure a £1bn car factory in Somerset
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6 Dec 2021
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake on sale in the UK now from £35,250

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Mazda has unwrapped the CX-50, a US-only SUV that gives an idea of how forthcoming UK SUVs will look
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New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale from £21,960
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New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale from £21,960

Volkswagen has confirmed pricing and opened order books for the Taigo - the T-Cross’s sportier, more aggressive looking sibling
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Rally-ready Ford Bronco DR revealed with 395bhp V8
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The new Ford Mustang Mach 1 costs £11k more than the standard V8, but the chassis tweaks have resulted in an entertaining track day car
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New 2021 Kia Ceed facelift on sale from £20,105
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New 2021 Kia Ceed facelift on sale from £20,105

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New special-edition Fiat (500)RED priced from £16,435
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New special-edition Fiat (500)RED priced from £16,435

New special-edition Fiat 500 trim has been created in collaboration with international AIDS charity, with prices starting from £16,435
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New Ford Focus unveiled with 2021 facelift and tech updates
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New Ford Focus unveiled with 2021 facelift and tech updates

Ford has given the Focus hatchback a refresh for 2021, with a new design and an improved infotainment suite
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New BMW i4 M50 2021 review
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New BMW i4 M50 2021 review

The new all-electric BMW i4 M50 boasts 537bhp and 318 miles of range
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