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James Brodie

James has been with Auto Express since 2016, beginning as an assistant to the news and reviews teams. He has progressed up to his present role of news and reviews editor, so is now responsible for crafting plenty of the words you read weekly in the magazine and on autoexpress.co.uk. James provides first drive reviews, in-depth official news and scoops gleaned from grilling car bosses at motor shows, while also travelling far and wide to deliver the latest stories.

e-mail: james_brodie@autovia.co.uk

Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge updated with new battery tech
Volvo C40

Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge updated with new battery tech

The mid-size all-electric Volvo XC40 SUV gets better battery and powertrain technology for a useful range boost
News
5 Apr 2023
New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review
DS 3 E-Tense - front

New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review

The electric DS 3 E-Tense SUV gets a useful increase in range, but is still very pricey
Road tests
4 Apr 2023
SsangYong Musso pick-up gains new, longer Saracen+ variant
Ssangyong Musso Saracen+ - front static

SsangYong Musso pick-up gains new, longer Saracen+ variant

The SsangYong Musso gains Saracen+ models with 12 inches of extra load length
News
3 Apr 2023
Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased
Skoda Enyaq iv Camper - side profile sketch

Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased

Skoda has set its in-house design and engineering students loose on the Enyaq SUV and they’ve come up with a camper…
News
30 Mar 2023
New DS 7 E-Tense 360 4x4 2023 review
DS 7 E-Tense 4x4 360 - front

New DS 7 E-Tense 360 4x4 2023 review

The DS 7 has lost the Crossback, but have updates made it any better? We find out...
Road tests
28 Mar 2023
New Fisker Ocean claims record official SUV range of up to 440 miles
Fisker Ocean at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed - front end

New Fisker Ocean claims record official SUV range of up to 440 miles

The ‘Extreme’ version of Ocean SUV with the Hyper Range battery claims top spot as longest range electric SUV on sale in Europe
News
28 Mar 2023
Alfa Romeo Tonale Edizione Bambini is a one-off concept for stressed parents
Alfa Romeo Tonale Edzione Bambini - front static

Alfa Romeo Tonale Edizione Bambini is a one-off concept for stressed parents

Alfa has boosted the family-friendly credentials of its Tonale in a one-off concept car
News
28 Mar 2023

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New 2023 Renault Espace breaks cover as an SUV
Renault Espace SUV - front angle static

New 2023 Renault Espace breaks cover as an SUV

The Renault Espace has morphed into an SUV based on the Austral, but it won’t be coming to the UK
News
28 Mar 2023
All-electric Vauxhall Grandland replacement confirmed for 2024
Grandland vs Karoq vs Qashqai - Vauxhall Grandland cornering

All-electric Vauxhall Grandland replacement confirmed for 2024

Vauxhall’s next family SUV will use new STLA Medium electric platform and could have a range of up to 435 miles
News
22 Mar 2023
New Dacia Bigster SUV confirmed for 2025 arrival
Dacia Bigster - front (watermarked)

New Dacia Bigster SUV confirmed for 2025 arrival

New C-segment SUV will arrive a year after the third-generation Duster SUV
News
20 Mar 2023
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New Audi RS 6 and RS 7 ‘performance’ variants come with boost to 621bhp 
Audi RS 6 and RS 7 performance

New Audi RS 6 and RS 7 ‘performance’ variants come with boost to 621bhp 

There’s more power and pace for Audi’s big performance estate and fastback, but for a big price
News
28 Nov 2022
Morgan Super 3 gains roof in new Orlebar Brown collaboration
OB x Morgan Super 3 - front

Morgan Super 3 gains roof in new Orlebar Brown collaboration

Morgan tie-up with fashion brand will see one-off Super 3 tour Europe
News
21 Nov 2022
New 2023 Peugeot 408: UK prices and specs revealed
Peugeot 408 - front static

New 2023 Peugeot 408: UK prices and specs revealed

Radical new Peugeot ‘lifted fastback’ hits the UK from just over £30k
News
8 Nov 2022
New 1,000bhp 2022 Hummer EV lands in the UK
GMC Hummer EV - front

New 1,000bhp 2022 Hummer EV lands in the UK

The Hummer EV boasts 1,000bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds
News
3 Nov 2022
New Mercedes SL 2022: pricing, specs and performance
Mercedes SL - front

New Mercedes SL 2022: pricing, specs and performance

The Mercedes SL gains an extra two seats and retains a V8-powered AMG version
News
14 Oct 2022
Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test
Toyota Yaris Cross final report - James Brodie 'shaking hands' with the Yaris Cross

Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test

Final report: After six months’ probation, compact SUV has got the job
Long-term tests
20 Sep 2022
DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special
DS E-Tense Performance Prototype - front

DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special

DS CEO won’t rule out making 804bhp Formula E powered coupe with the same powertrain as its Formula E cars, but a road-going version would be difficul…
News
1 Aug 2022
TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more
TVR Griffith

TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more

TVR has big new model plans including an electric SUV…
News
29 Jul 2022
New Aston Martin DBX707 2022 review
Aston Martin DBX707 - front

New Aston Martin DBX707 2022 review

How does the hot Aston Martin DBX707 SUV cope with British roads?
Road tests
24 Jul 2022
Prodrive P25 Impreza blasts in as 400bhp tribute to Subaru legend
Prodrive P25 - front o/s

Prodrive P25 Impreza blasts in as 400bhp tribute to Subaru legend

Prodrive has revealed its new recreation car that could well be the stuff of rally fans’ dreams: a modernised take on the legendary Subaru Impreza 22B…
News
20 Jun 2022
New 2022 Lexus RX SUV arrives with bold look to take on the BMW X5
Lexus RX - front

New 2022 Lexus RX SUV arrives with bold look to take on the BMW X5

The large Lexus RX SUV comes with plug-in and conventional hybrid power, plus a totally revamped interior
News
1 Jun 2022
New Ora Funky Cat electric car is out of the bag in Britain from £30k
Ora Cat 01 - front

New Ora Funky Cat electric car is out of the bag in Britain from £30k

The high-spec Ora Funky Cat First Edition lands with plenty of kit, but cheaper versions and long-range model also planned
News
27 May 2022
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Bentley reveals new Azure specification for Bentayga, Flying Spur and Continental ranges
Bentley Flying Spur Azure - side

Bentley reveals new Azure specification for Bentayga, Flying Spur and Continental ranges

New comfort-oriented badge spans all of the brand’s current models and includes bespoke exterior and interior touches
News
25 May 2022
Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept
Renault Scenic Vision concept - front

Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept

This is our first look at the new all-electric Renault Scenic SUV with electric/hydrogen power and real-life interior rainbows
News
19 May 2022
15 Tesla Supercharger sites open to non-Tesla vehicles in the UK
Tesla supercharger

15 Tesla Supercharger sites open to non-Tesla vehicles in the UK

Pilot scheme to open up Tesla-only charging network to all electric cars lands at selected UK locations
News
18 May 2022
New 2022 BMW 3 Series facelift revealed with updated look inside and out
BMW 3 Series - front

New 2022 BMW 3 Series facelift revealed with updated look inside and out

The BMW 3 Series' mid-life update features a revised design and improved technology, but we’ll have to wait until the next generation for a full EV
News
18 May 2022
New 2022 Genesis GV60 EV: UK prices and specs revealed
Genesis GV60 2022 - front

New 2022 Genesis GV60 EV: UK prices and specs revealed

Three versions of the new Genesis GV60 EV are coming to Britain, with options including Nappa leather upholstery
News
5 May 2022
Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV
Vauxhall Manta - front (watermarked)

Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV

Vauxhall is set to bring back the famous Manta name on a sporty SUV to rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
5 May 2022
New Jaguar XE and XF 300 Sport models introduced
Jaguar XE 300 Sport

New Jaguar XE and XF 300 Sport models introduced

Luxuriously appointed Jaguar XE and XF saloons come with four-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol power
News
26 Apr 2022
Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review
James Brodie with giant key

Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review

Final report: Fiat’s baby EV is hot in the city and good elsewhere if the weather’s not cold
Long-term tests
25 Apr 2022
New 2022 BMW X7 facelift arrives with prices from £81k
BMW X7 - front

New 2022 BMW X7 facelift arrives with prices from £81k

The updated BMW X7 flagship gets new a M60i variant, 48-volt tech and a big front end makeover
News
12 Apr 2022
New Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and 400 Sport models introduced for 2022
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport - front static

New Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and 400 Sport models introduced for 2022

Luxuriously appointed cabin and six-cylinder power for new sub-SVR range-topping F-Pace models
News
12 Apr 2022
Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022
Vauxhall Corsa Design

Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022

The new-look line-up for the Vauxhall Corsa and Vauxhall Mokka is claimed to offer better value than before
News
6 Apr 2022
Renault Clio and Captur ranges updated for 2022
Renault Clio

Renault Clio and Captur ranges updated for 2022

The Renault Clio and Captur share a new three-model trim structure and come with key equipment changes
News
5 Apr 2022