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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.
Motorists shouldn't be penalised in 2017 Budget say experts
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Motorists shouldn't be penalised in 2017 Budget say experts

Institute of the Motor Industry suggests a scrappage scheme for older cars and incentives for drivers to switch from diesel
6 Mar 2017
MINI Countryman SUV gets plug-in hybrid power
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MINI Countryman SUV gets plug-in hybrid power

Four-wheel-drive Cooper S E Countryman does 0-62mph in just 6.8 seconds, but officially returns 134.5mpg
3 Mar 2017
New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet on sale now
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New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet on sale now

All-new Cabriolet completes latest Mercedes E-Class family
1 Mar 2017
New Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs, release date
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New Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs, release date

New Insignia to be called Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport; promises more comfort and economy
1 Mar 2017
New Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer blends sense and style
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New Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer blends sense and style

More space, less weight and shaper looks for new Insignia estate
1 Mar 2017
SEAT e-Mii concept charged with brand’s electric future
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SEAT e-Mii concept charged with brand’s electric future

100-mile range and 80mph top speed for e-Mii, but despite proven tech it’s a test-bed, not a production car
27 Feb 2017
2017 Audi A5 & S5 Cabriolet on sale
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2017 Audi A5 & S5 Cabriolet on sale

Full prices and specs have been released for convertible versions of the A5 & S5
23 Feb 2017
Skoda Rapid and Rapid Spaceback tweaked
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Skoda Rapid and Rapid Spaceback tweaked

Revised looks and new engine among the changes to Skoda’s Ford Focus rivals
22 Feb 2017
Dacia Logan MCV Stepway revealed
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Dacia Logan MCV Stepway revealed

Raised ride height, tougher bumpers and silver skid plates set Logan MCV Stepway apart from standard car
22 Feb 2017
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New Audi SQ5 gets petrol power, 349bhp & is on sale now
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New Audi SQ5 gets petrol power, 349bhp & is on sale now

Audi performance SUV switches from diesel to petrol; performance reduces slightly but remains sufficient
17 Feb 2017
New Ferrari 812 Superfast lives up to its name
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New Ferrari 812 Superfast lives up to its name

F12 replacement has a 789bhp 6.5-litre V12 engine, reaches 62mph in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed in excess of 211mph
16 Feb 2017
Why not use lamp posts to charge electric cars?
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Why not use lamp posts to charge electric cars?

With off-street parking a rarity in towns, lamp posts may well hold the solution to charging electric cars
15 Feb 2017
Jaguar F-Pace, XF and XE get time-saving tech, new engines
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Jaguar F-Pace, XF and XE get time-saving tech, new engines

Infotainment app lets you pay for fuel without entering garage shop; new diesel and petrol engines announced
15 Feb 2017
Citroen SpaceTourer toughened up with 4x4 E Concept
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Citroen SpaceTourer toughened up with 4x4 E Concept

Four-wheel drive, increased ride height and camouflage paint speak of concept car’s rugged intentions
14 Feb 2017
Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet unveiled
As well as a vast ground clearance, the G650 Landaulet also has three differential locks, which should make it indomitable
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Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet unveiled

The Landaulet has almost half a metre of ground clearance, a folding fabric roof and business-class-style seats
14 Feb 2017
Autonomous cars to require specialist insurance
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Autonomous cars to require specialist insurance

Normal cover active when the driver is in control; secondary policy enacted as soon as the car takes over
10 Feb 2017
New Land Rover Discovery: prices, specs & on-sale date
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New Land Rover Discovery: prices, specs & on-sale date

Full details have been released for the new Land Rover Discovery SUV; read on for all there is to know
10 Feb 2017
Booster seat laws change on 1 March
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Booster seat laws change on 1 March

Backless booster seats can’t be sold for smaller children from 1 March; parents won’t be forced to to replace old seats
9 Feb 2017
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New Honda Civic won’t be available as an estate
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New Honda Civic won’t be available as an estate

Honda bosses confirm they have no plans to make a Tourer version of the new Civic hatchback
6 Feb 2017
New SEAT Leon range for 2017 revealed
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New SEAT Leon range for 2017 revealed

Refreshed Leon introduces new trim level, styling, engines and 296bhp Cupra hot hatchback
6 Feb 2017
The BMW M760Li xDrive is a four-door supercar
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The BMW M760Li xDrive is a four-door supercar

A vast V12 engine and a six-figure asking price put the flagship 7 Series in elevated company
6 Feb 2017
Rising insurance blamed on whiplash, repair costs and tax
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Rising insurance blamed on whiplash, repair costs and tax

Whiplash claims, rising taxes and increasing repair bills are the alleged culprits behind premium increases
3 Feb 2017
We need your help!
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We need your help!

Bought a new car in the last year and owned it for more than two months? Spend a few minutes completing our Driver Power survey
3 Feb 2017
Range Rover Classic puts £135,000 price tag on nostalgia
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Range Rover Classic puts £135,000 price tag on nostalgia

Original engine and gearbox showcase Range Rover Classic’s authenticity; factory restoration adds confidence and cachet
2 Feb 2017
New BMW 5 Series Touring opens up
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New BMW 5 Series Touring opens up

More space and technology for executive estate; split-opening boot remains
31 Jan 2017
New Nissan Z car to build brand’s performance pedigree
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New Nissan Z car to build brand’s performance pedigree

Concept Z car to be followed by production model in 2019; three engines and BMW M4-baiting power promised
27 Jan 2017
New Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante uncovered
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New Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante uncovered

Vanquish S Volante gains upgraded exhaust and aero; V12 engine produces 27bhp more than standard Vanquish convertible
27 Jan 2017
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Sporty, adventurous new Skoda Kodiaq SUV variants announced
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Sporty, adventurous new Skoda Kodiaq SUV variants announced

Skoda expands Kodiaq SUV appeal with sturdy Scout and dynamic Sportline trim levels
26 Jan 2017
Mobile phones could be blocked in cars
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Mobile phones could be blocked in cars

Government ministers meeting with technology firms to solve growing safety issue
26 Jan 2017
MoT test rules could be relaxed
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MoT test rules could be relaxed

Cars currently require their first MoT test at three years old; a new proposal would extend that by a further year
23 Jan 2017
New Toyota C-HR: prices, specs and release date
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New Toyota C-HR: prices, specs and release date

Order books open for Toyota’s Qashqai rival; radically styled SUV available with hybrid or petrol power
23 Jan 2017
60mph speed limit likely for M1 motorway
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60mph speed limit likely for M1 motorway

High pollution levels & semi-urban environment expected to herald stricter restrictions between junctions 28-35a
23 Jan 2017
White cars dominate sales charts
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White cars dominate sales charts

White is the most popular new car colour, but black is hot on its heels and yellow makes a surprise top 10 entrance
20 Jan 2017
New Vauxhall Crossland X SUV: prices, specs and on-sale date
Vauxhall Crossland X will replace the Meriva MPV
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New Vauxhall Crossland X SUV: prices, specs and on-sale date

Vauxhall’s Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008 rival has a “Tardis-like” interior and lots of tech
17 Jan 2017
New Hyundai i30 hatchback: prices, specs & release date
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New Hyundai i30 hatchback: prices, specs & release date

Pricing & specifications have been announced for Hyundai’s Ford Focus rival; new i30 prioritises safety, luxury & tech
16 Jan 2017
90% of car buyers unaware of new road-tax system
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90% of car buyers unaware of new road-tax system

An exclusive survey reveals nine in ten motorists are unaware they could be paying more under the new road-tax system
16 Jan 2017
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