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Hugo Griffiths

As a car fan and ex-English teacher, consumer editor Hugo brings a love of cars and helpful advice to Carbuyer and Auto Express.
New 2017 SEAT Ibiza on sale now
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New 2017 SEAT Ibiza on sale now

All-new five-door SEAT Ibiza boasts more space and new technology
5 May 2017
Pricing announced for large Renault Koleos SUV
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Pricing announced for large Renault Koleos SUV

Range starts at £27,500, rising to £34,200 for top-spec model
4 May 2017
The Carbuyer guide to a great car deal
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The Carbuyer guide to a great car deal

We headed out to the forecourts and showrooms of the UK to find out what car buying is really like
3 May 2017
Nissan Signal Shield blocks mobile phones
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Nissan Signal Shield blocks mobile phones

Concept aims to tackle distracted driving by jamming mobile coverage when phones are placed in central cubby
3 May 2017
MINI Countryman Airtop tent pops up
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MINI Countryman Airtop tent pops up

Roofbox expands into a tent for two, allowing you to sleep wherever you can park
2 May 2017
Used Audi A3 buying guide: 2012-present (Mk3)
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Used Audi A3 buying guide: 2012-present (Mk3)

The third generation of Audi A3 is a stylish and upmarket hatchback that appeals to a broad audience thanks to its great image
29 Apr 2017
2017 Mazda CX-3 receives handling improvements
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2017 Mazda CX-3 receives handling improvements

Popular SUV also gets tech and trim updates
28 Apr 2017
Pay-as-you-go road-tax system proposed
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Pay-as-you-go road-tax system proposed

AA president suggests motorists pay a penny or so for every mile travelled; fuel duty would drop to compensate
27 Apr 2017
New Kia Picanto: prices, specs and release date
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New Kia Picanto: prices, specs and release date

Kia’s new city car starts at £9,450; all-new 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine due later in 2017
25 Apr 2017
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Tougher penalties for serious speeders
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Tougher penalties for serious speeders

Magistrates get stronger powers to deter serious speeders
20 Apr 2017
MG E-Motion to take brand upmarket in 2020
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MG E-Motion to take brand upmarket in 2020

New all-electric sports coupe to head MG range in 2020
19 Apr 2017
Lynk & Co 01 primed for launch
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Lynk & Co 01 primed for launch

New brand’s first car is production ready; offers lifetime warranty, innovative sharing tech and ‘always-on’ connectivity
19 Apr 2017
Limited edition BMW M4 CS unveiled in Shanghai
If the standard M4 is too tame and the GTS too wild, the BMW M4 CS could be just the car
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Limited edition BMW M4 CS unveiled in Shanghai

454bhp M4 Club Sport offers power increase over standard coupe but is more practical than extreme GTS model
19 Apr 2017
New Skoda Vision E concept points to electric future
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New Skoda Vision E concept points to electric future

Coupe SUV shows what Skoda’s electric cars could be capable of; smaller EVs likely first
18 Apr 2017
Jaguar F-Type gets 2.0-litre engine
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Jaguar F-Type gets 2.0-litre engine

296bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre engine marks a new entry point for the F-Type range, which now starts at £49,900
12 Apr 2017
March car registration figures show industry in rude health
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March car registration figures show industry in rude health

March was the best-ever month for UK new car registrations, and the Ford Fiesta continues its reign at the top of the charts
10 Apr 2017
Top causes of MoT failure revealed
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Top causes of MoT failure revealed

Almost a fifth of failed MoTs are due to faulty lights, with brakes and suspension not far behind
6 Apr 2017
2017 BMW 5 Series saloon: pricing and details revealed

2017 BMW 5 Series saloon: pricing and details revealed

Latest details, prices and specs released for new BMW 5 Series
3 Apr 2017
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Five things you need to know about the new road tax system
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Five things you need to know about the new road tax system

Today marks the start of the new road tax system, but 60% don’t know about it
1 Apr 2017
New Mazda CX-5: prices, specs and on-sale date
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New Mazda CX-5: prices, specs and on-sale date

The new Mazda CX-5 looks largely like its predecessor, but promises more tech and space
31 Mar 2017
New 2017 Volkswagen Golf cheaper than old one
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New 2017 Volkswagen Golf cheaper than old one

Golf prices reveal savings of up to £3,420, new driver-assistance tech and ‘gesture control’
31 Mar 2017
New Honda Civic: prices, specs & release date

New Honda Civic: prices, specs & release date

All-new Honda Civic priced between SEAT Leon and Audi A3 rivals; features bold styling & turbocharged engines
30 Mar 2017
Love for diesels exhausted by emissions scandals
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Love for diesels exhausted by emissions scandals

Exclusive survey finds negative media coverage has swayed 61% of consumers away from diesel cars
27 Mar 2017
Citroen E-Berlingo Multispace goes electric
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Citroen E-Berlingo Multispace goes electric

Neat integration of batteries means electric Citroen Berlingo is just as spacious as petrol and diesel
22 Mar 2017
Mazda to build electric Nissan Leaf rival
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Mazda to build electric Nissan Leaf rival

Mazda’s first battery-powered car expected in 2019; will rotary engine return to extend EV range?
20 Mar 2017
Featherweight Lotus Elise Sprint launches 2017 Elise range
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Featherweight Lotus Elise Sprint launches 2017 Elise range

Some SUVs weigh three times as much as the Elise Sprint, which features carbon-fibre seats, lighter wheels, brakes and bodywork
17 Mar 2017
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce arrives in UK
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce arrives in UK

If the 503bhp Quadrifoglio is too pricey and the rest of the Giulia range too tame, the 276bhp Veloce could be for you
10 Mar 2017
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Peugeot and Citroen reveal their cars’ true economy
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Peugeot and Citroen reveal their cars’ true economy

French car giant PSA makes bold move for transparency; Carbuyer comparison reveals 19.5mpg average difference compared to official figures
9 Mar 2017
Spring Budget 2017
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Spring Budget 2017

Chancellor pledges £270 million for “disruptive” technologies including driverless cars
8 Mar 2017
2017 upgrades for Mazda2 supermini
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2017 upgrades for Mazda2 supermini

Fiesta rival gets improved interior materials and exterior styling tweaks
8 Mar 2017
Toyota i-TRIL concept takes new angle on future transport
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Toyota i-TRIL concept takes new angle on future transport

Electric concept car does without pedals and leans during cornering
8 Mar 2017
New McLaren 720S supercar storms Geneva
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New McLaren 720S supercar storms Geneva

McLaren launches latest high-tech supercar at Geneva Motor Show
7 Mar 2017
SsangYong XAVL concept previews seven-seat SUV at Geneva
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SsangYong XAVL concept previews seven-seat SUV at Geneva

Highlights include connected interior technology and latest safety features
7 Mar 2017
Honda banks on alternative-fuel future
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Honda banks on alternative-fuel future

Honda vows two-thirds of its cars will use electric, hybrid or fuel-cell power by 2025; twin-motor hybrid due in 2018
7 Mar 2017
Renault ZOE e-sport concept packs 456bhp electric punch
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Renault ZOE e-sport concept packs 456bhp electric punch

A 0-62mph time of just 3.2 seconds and four-wheel drive showcase Renault’s electrified performance intentions
7 Mar 2017
New 2017 Nissan Qashqai smartens up with facelift
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New 2017 Nissan Qashqai smartens up with facelift

Poplar SUV gains fresh looks, autonomous technology and new range-topping Tekna+ trim with 2017 redesign
7 Mar 2017
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