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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

Hennessey Exorcist is a Chevy Camaro speed demon

Hennessey Exorcist is a Chevy Camaro speed demon

Upgrade package by American tuners Hennessey unleashes 1,000bhp from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
News
5 Apr 2017
Citroen Relay gets unofficial H-van 70th anniversary bodykit
Citroen Relay H-Van

Citroen Relay gets unofficial H-van 70th anniversary bodykit

Two designers turn their hands to the Citroen Relay to create a tribute to the iconic H-van on its 70th anniversary
News
5 Apr 2017
Nissan Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse revealed
Nissan Juke Tekna Pulse

Nissan Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse revealed

Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse introduce design tweaks and a premium sound system ahead of an all new model later in 2017
News
3 Apr 2017
Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the ultimate off-road toy

Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the ultimate off-road toy

One-off, heavy duty Hilux dusted down with Tonka inspiration to celebrate pick-up's top sales in Australia
News
30 Mar 2017
Peugeot reveals stylish new 208 Black Edition
Peugeot 208 black edition

Peugeot reveals stylish new 208 Black Edition

Black edition 208 gets 81bhp PureTech petrol engine and £14,595 price tag
News
28 Mar 2017
DS 3 Ines de la Fressange special edition revealed
DS 3 Inas de la Fressange

DS 3 Ines de la Fressange special edition revealed

New special Ines de la Fressange edition of the DS 3 supermini turns up the style ahead of UK release in May
News
23 Mar 2017
Electric cars won't stop petrol growth for at least 20 years
CCS Charger

Electric cars won't stop petrol growth for at least 20 years

Battery technology is the key factor that will prevent electric cars reducing on global petrol demand in the next two decades
News
22 Mar 2017
VLF Automotive Force 1 Roadster on the way

VLF Automotive Force 1 Roadster on the way

Convertible version of Henrik Fisker's Dodge Viper V10 powered supercar could arrive at the Shanghai Motor Show
News
21 Mar 2017
DS 4 Crossback Moondust special edition revealed
DS 4 Crossback Moondust - front

DS 4 Crossback Moondust special edition revealed

New DS 4 Crossback Moondust edition adds a dash of dark styling, and it's on sale now from £26,410
News
20 Mar 2017
Prices revealed for new Abarth 595 Trofeo

Prices revealed for new Abarth 595 Trofeo

Hot Abarth 595 Trofeo borrows from 595 Pista with 158bhp from its 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, and is priced from £17,290
News
17 Mar 2017
Updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro gets extra tech
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro

Updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro gets extra tech

The range-topping Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro has been upgraded for 2017, and now gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
News
17 Mar 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is VW's track-only hot hatch

Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is VW's track-only hot hatch

345bhp Golf comes prepared to do battle in touring car races around the world, priced £79,000 before taxes
News
10 Mar 2017
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Geneva Motor Show 2017: news round-up and show report
Geneva Motor Show 2017 - show stands 1

Geneva Motor Show 2017: news round-up and show report

Find all the cars, news, pictures and video from the Geneva Motor Show 2017 right here.
News
9 Mar 2017
Five stars for new Land Rover Discovery in Euro NCAP tests
Land Rover Discovery 2017 Euro NCAP

Five stars for new Land Rover Discovery in Euro NCAP tests

Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q5 and Toyota C-HR SUVs put through their paces, alongside three superminis in latest tests.
News
1 Mar 2017
Skoda Yeti SE Drive and SE L Drive added to range
Skoda Yeti SE L Drive front quarter static

Skoda Yeti SE Drive and SE L Drive added to range

Skoda Yeti range expanded with the addition of SE Drive and SE L Drive trim levels, ahead of all-new version expected to arrive in 2018
News
13 Feb 2017
Zipcar to provide Uber drivers with cars in new deal
Ultimate guide to car sharing - Zipcar card

Zipcar to provide Uber drivers with cars in new deal

Limited to just 20 cars in the US city of Boston for the moment, the deal could lead to larger co-operation between the two firms
News
10 Feb 2017
Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X takes 4x4 premium
Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X

Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X takes 4x4 premium

New range-topping version of Toyota's SUV includes a games console setup and a suite of driver assists, but a Range Rover Sport price.
News
31 Jan 2017
Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition marks end of production
Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition

Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition marks end of production

Final ever 1,451bhp Venom GT gets special blue paint finish and $1.2 million price tag
News
20 Jan 2017
Revised BMW 4 Series arrives with a new look and more kit
BMW 4 Series facelift 2017 - front cornering

Revised BMW 4 Series arrives with a new look and more kit

Facelifted BMW 4 Series gains design tweaks more technology and M Performance upgrades
News
17 Jan 2017
New facelifted 2017 BMW M4 revealed
BMW 4 Series facelift 2017 - M4 tracking

New facelifted 2017 BMW M4 revealed

BMW updates M4 Coupe with new LED lights, slight styling revisions, plus new options in the cabin
News
17 Jan 2017
New Avatar Roadster sportscar with Focus RS engine revealed
Avatar Roadster

New Avatar Roadster sportscar with Focus RS engine revealed

Two versions of new Devon based two-seater to go on sale this spring, with 250bhp or 350bhp.
News
13 Jan 2017
Honda Civic Type R Black Edition ends Mk9 Civic production
Honda Civic Type R Black Edition

Honda Civic Type R Black Edition ends Mk9 Civic production

Limited edition hot Civic marks the end of the road for the ninth generation Civic, ahead of new model appearing later this year
News
10 Jan 2017
Mazda reveals MX-5 Arctic special edition for 2017
Mazda MX-5 Arctic

Mazda reveals MX-5 Arctic special edition for 2017

New limited edition MX-5 gets exclusive design tweaks and plush additional equipment, but only for the 1.5-litre model.
News
16 Dec 2016
New Kia Sportage updated with GT-Line S and KX-5 models
Kia Sportage 2017 updates

New Kia Sportage updated with GT-Line S and KX-5 models

Two additional trim levels, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto coming to new Kia Sportage SUV. Order books open now.
News
16 Dec 2016
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Mercedes C 220d 4MATIC 2017 review

Mercedes C 220d 4MATIC 2017 review

The UK's best-selling saloon adds another string to its bow with four-wheel drive - we test it here
Road tests
14 Dec 2016
Ferrari J50 Special Projects supercar revealed for Japan

Ferrari J50 Special Projects supercar revealed for Japan

Limited edition Ferrari J50 model is based on the 488 spider and marks fifty years of Ferrari in Japan
News
13 Dec 2016
Ford adds Mustang Blue and Black Shadow editions for Europe
Ford Mustang Black Shadow Edition

Ford adds Mustang Blue and Black Shadow editions for Europe

Black Shadow and Blue models add styling tweaks and equipment, with the European market in mind
News
30 Nov 2016
Ultimate Aston Martin Vanquish S blasts in with 595bhp V12
Aston Martin Vanquish S 2016 - front tracking 3

Ultimate Aston Martin Vanquish S blasts in with 595bhp V12

New Aston Martin Vanquish S unleashed, with 27bhp power hike, uprated suspension and carbon-fibre add-ons
News
16 Nov 2016
Volkswagen Caddy gets extra kit with sporty Black Edition
Caddy black edition

Volkswagen Caddy gets extra kit with sporty Black Edition

Volkswagen has revealed another Black Edition version of its Caddy, offering exclusive touches and extra kit at a premium
News
15 Nov 2016
Renault reveals Duster Extreme Concept at Sao Paulo
Dacia Duster Extreme Concept static

Renault reveals Duster Extreme Concept at Sao Paulo

An Extreme concept version of the car we know as the Dacia Duster has been revealed by Renault in Brazil
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14 Nov 2016
Ferrari 250 GTO could be world's most expensive car
Ferrari 250 GTO outdoors

Ferrari 250 GTO could be world's most expensive car

A Ferrari 250 GTO has hit the market with a price tag that could make it the most expensive car ever sold
News
11 Nov 2016
Jeep Renegades special editions set for LA Motor Show
Jeep Renegade Deserthawk - front

Jeep Renegades special editions set for LA Motor Show

Jeep has revealed the Renegade Deserthawk and Altitude - two limited edition SUVs for the Los Angeles Motor Show
News
11 Nov 2016
Nissan reveals Leaf Black Edition and Micra car sharing plan
Nissan Leaf Black front right quarter

Nissan reveals Leaf Black Edition and Micra car sharing plan

Black Edition leaf is kitted out with black styling pack. Micra car sharing scheme also revealed
News
8 Nov 2016
Google brings Android Auto to 'every car' with new app
Android Auto smartphone

Google brings Android Auto to 'every car' with new app

Free update breaks Google’s infotainment system free of in-car display screens. It can run straight from your smartphone.
News
8 Nov 2016
Motochimp: 37-mile electric monkey bike revealed

Motochimp: 37-mile electric monkey bike revealed

It's small and boxy, but could you pull off a commute on the Motochimp?
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7 Nov 2016