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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

Aura concept car unveiled as British EV roadster of the future
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Aura concept car unveiled as British EV roadster of the future

Designed and built in Britain, the Aura concept offers 400-miles of range and boasts a sustainable construction
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22 Sep 2021
New hot Volkswagen ID. Life GTX variant on the cards
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New hot Volkswagen ID. Life GTX variant on the cards

The new Volkswagen ID. Life GTX electric car is set to arrive in 2025, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
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20 Sep 2021
New 2022 Ford Fiesta unveiled with fresh looks and tech boost
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New 2022 Ford Fiesta unveiled with fresh looks and tech boost

Ford updates its Fiesta supermini for 2022, with a new family face and extra interior technology
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16 Sep 2021
GTO Engineering unveils Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder remake at Goodwood Revival
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GTO Engineering unveils Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder remake at Goodwood Revival

Ferrari specialist GTO Engineering reveals recreation of one of Maranello’s finest at this year’s Goodwood Revival
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15 Sep 2021
Polestar doubles UK research and development team at MIRA facility
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Polestar doubles UK research and development team at MIRA facility

Polestar cements its UK development operations with a 250-strong team at its MIRA testing facility, where engineers will help bring the Precept concep…
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14 Sep 2021
Volkswagen ID. models to get over-the-air software updates
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Volkswagen ID. models to get over-the-air software updates

Volkswagen shifts towards a software-based business model, with improved safety and additional features enabled through updates
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13 Sep 2021
New 2021 Volkswagen Polo facelift on sale from £17,885
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New 2021 Volkswagen Polo facelift on sale from £17,885

Revamped Mk6 Volkswagen Polo pricing and specs revealed, with new GTI hot hatch coming next year
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10 Sep 2021
The best cars at the Salon Prive 2021 luxury car show
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The best cars at the Salon Prive 2021 luxury car show

Some of the world’s most exotic and desirable cars went on display at Blenheim Palace for the 2021 Salon Prive. Here’s our pick...
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2 Sep 2021
Jaguar XE and XF gain R-Dynamic Black models
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Jaguar XE and XF gain R-Dynamic Black models

The new sporty R-Dynamic Black trim level heads XE and XF line-ups with black styling features and more standard kit
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26 Aug 2021
New Opel Rocks-e revealed as Citroen Ami-based micro EV
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New Opel Rocks-e revealed as Citroen Ami-based micro EV

The Opel Rocks-e is a German-bound Citroen Ami derivative with tweaked styling and increased range
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25 Aug 2021
New dual-motor Skoda Enyaq iV 80x SportLine revealed with 261bhp
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New dual-motor Skoda Enyaq iV 80x SportLine revealed with 261bhp

The new four-wheel-drive Skoda Enyaq iV 80x SportLine model is unveiled as most powerful version yet
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23 Aug 2021
Limited-run Ford GT ‘64 Prototype Heritage Edition unveiled
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Limited-run Ford GT ‘64 Prototype Heritage Edition unveiled

Ford reveals a special edition GT supercar inspired by original GT40 prototype, as production nears close 
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13 Aug 2021
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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models
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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models

Vauxhall extends 3-year/30,000 mile charging deal as part of wider EV push
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12 Aug 2021
New track-only Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 special edition launched
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New track-only Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 special edition launched

The hardcore Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 celebrates Manthey-Racing’s 25th anniversary
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5 Aug 2021
BMW Points reward programme offers free charging for UK plug-in hybrid drivers
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BMW Points reward programme offers free charging for UK plug-in hybrid drivers

BMW launches Points programme in the UK, rewarding plug-in hybrid drivers for pure-electric running
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4 Aug 2021
Rally-prepped Bowler Defender Challenge car unveiled
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Rally-prepped Bowler Defender Challenge car unveiled

Bowler reveals competition-spec Land Rover Defender, built to compete in one-make rally series
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27 Jul 2021
New SsangYong X200 SUV previewed in teaser sketches
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New SsangYong X200 SUV previewed in teaser sketches

New X200 SUV concept signifies radical new design direction for SsangYong
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27 Jul 2021
New Mercedes S 580 e L plug-in hybrid on sale from £104,490
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New Mercedes S 580 e L plug-in hybrid on sale from £104,490

The new Mercedes S-Class PHEV has a claimed fuel economy figure of 353.1mpg and a maximum electric range of 63 miles
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26 Jul 2021
New Vauxhall Crossland Griffin arrives to boost SUV’s appeal
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New Vauxhall Crossland Griffin arrives to boost SUV’s appeal

The new Vauxhall Crossland Griffin undercuts the SE on price, but adds more equipment
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26 Jul 2021
New Jeep Wrangler revealed with improved tech and off-road ability
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New Jeep Wrangler revealed with improved tech and off-road ability

Jeep updates the Wrangler for 2021, with new off-road tech and special-edition model
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23 Jul 2021
Driving licence body faces huge backlog cases due to strikes and Covid disruption
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Driving licence body faces huge backlog cases due to strikes and Covid disruption

Some drivers have been unable to get on the road due to 1.4 million DVLA applications waiting to be processed
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22 Jul 2021
Pininfarina Battista hypercar gets new bespoke design options
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Pininfarina Battista hypercar gets new bespoke design options

Pininfarina has unveiled the first bespoke Battista, showcasing the hypercar’s extensive personalisation programme
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21 Jul 2021
New 2021 Porsche Macan facelift gets new look and more power
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New 2021 Porsche Macan facelift gets new look and more power

The Porsche Macan gets a small exterior update, plus a new centre console and revised power outputs across the line-up
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19 Jul 2021
New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper
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New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper

The new MINI JCW Anniversary Edition packs 227bhp, but just 60 are coming to the UK
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16 Jul 2021
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New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links
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New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links

The Abarth F595 is the latest limited run version of the hot hatch, and it comes with unique design elements and a new exhaust system
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15 Jul 2021
Everrati reveals electric Ford GT40 recreation
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Everrati reveals electric Ford GT40 recreation

Everrati has announced a new Ford GT40 continuation with a custom EV powertrain
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15 Jul 2021
Hyundai i20 N vs Hyundai i30 N: Track Battle
Hyundai i20 N vs i30 N

Hyundai i20 N vs Hyundai i30 N: Track Battle

Hyundai hot hatches go head-to-head! Have the i20 N and i30 N got the talent to hit the high notes on track?
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13 Jul 2021
New limited-run BMW X5, X6 and X7 special editions unveiled
BMW X5 and X6 Black Vermillion Editions

New limited-run BMW X5, X6 and X7 special editions unveiled

BMW reveals limited-edition versions of its large SUVs for 2021, with a raft of unique design touches
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12 Jul 2021
New load-lugging Volkswagen Golf R Estate packs 316bhp
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New load-lugging Volkswagen Golf R Estate packs 316bhp

The rapid Mk8 Volkswagen Golf R Estate will hit showrooms this August
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6 Jul 2021
New Electric Avenue exhibition to debut at 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed
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New Electric Avenue exhibition to debut at 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The new Electric Avenue will be a hub for all things electric at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
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28 Jun 2021
New Aston Martin A3 Vantage Roadster inspired by brand’s oldest surviving car
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New Aston Martin A3 Vantage Roadster inspired by brand’s oldest surviving car

The new Aston Martin A3 Vantage Roadster is a unique Q commission, which celebrates 100 years of the original A3
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23 Jun 2021
Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets new Nurburgring production car lap record
Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets new Nurburgring production car lap record

Porsche has laid down the fastest ever lap time for a production car around the Nordschleife, with a Manthey Racing 911 GT2 RS
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23 Jun 2021
Fan-designed Ford Puma ST Gold Edition revealed
Fan-designed Ford Puma ST Gold Edition

Fan-designed Ford Puma ST Gold Edition revealed

Ford unveils a special edition Puma ST, with a black and gold colour scheme chosen by Ford fans over social media
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18 Jun 2021
New Nissan Qashqai production begins in Sunderland
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New Nissan Qashqai production begins in Sunderland

Nissan will offer every school child in the North East of England a place on the Nissan Skills Foundation course to mark 35 years of manufacturing in …
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14 Jun 2021