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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

Honda reveals NeuV concept with 'emotion engine' at CES 2017
Honda NeuV - front

Honda reveals NeuV concept with 'emotion engine' at CES 2017

Honda's 2017 Consumer Electronics Show NeuV concept is a boxy electric commuter, with self-driving capabilities and even its own emotions
News
5 Jan 2017
Toyota and Daihatsu reveal plans for new budget models
Daihatsu logo

Toyota and Daihatsu reveal plans for new budget models

New internal company will focus on developing cars for emerging markets, but no new sub-brand will be created
News
16 Dec 2016
Mercedes S-Class Coupe Night Edition revealed for Detroit
Mercedes S Class Coupe Night Edition

Mercedes S-Class Coupe Night Edition revealed for Detroit

Special edition luxury coupes get dark styling tweaks to stand out from the crowd
News
16 Dec 2016
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
Land Rover wins High Court ruling to protect Defender name
Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Land Cruiser - Defender front tracking

Land Rover wins High Court ruling to protect Defender name

Canadian manufacturer must change name of off-road buggy, as JLR makes it clear the Defender isn't for imitation
News
14 Dec 2016
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
VW reveals Oettinger bodykits for hot Golf trio
VW Golf R Oettinger

VW reveals Oettinger bodykits for hot Golf trio

New bodykits add even more sportiness to VW's Golf GTi, GTD and R models, but come at a premium...
News
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
Toyota Yuko hybrid car sharing scheme launched in Europe
Toyota Yuko Logo

Toyota Yuko hybrid car sharing scheme launched in Europe

Toyota's hybrid car club starts small in just two cities, but 'Yuko' will expand in the coming years
News
13 Dec 2016
Updated 2017 Mercedes G-Class caught in AMG form
Mercedes G-Class spy front quarter 1

Updated 2017 Mercedes G-Class caught in AMG form

Overhauled version of Merc's tough old G-Class off-roader revealed in spy shots, with new Mercedes-AMG model on the way too
News
12 Dec 2016
One-off Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione seen in Daytona
Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione

One-off Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione seen in Daytona

Unannounced Special Project Ferrari based on F12 causes a stir at Finali Mondiali in Daytona
News
5 Dec 2016
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2017 Subaru BRZ facelifted with engine and suspension tweaks
2017 Subaru BRZ facelift

2017 Subaru BRZ facelifted with engine and suspension tweaks

2017 BRZ gets a mild redesign, and will go on sale in spring
News
5 Dec 2016
BMW's SUV Boom: five new models by 2019
BMW X2 exclusive image

BMW's SUV Boom: five new models by 2019

A completely refreshed BMW X line-up is just around the corner, with two completely new models joining the fold
News
4 Dec 2016
Mercedes unveils Digital Light headlight technology
Mercedes digital light

Mercedes unveils Digital Light headlight technology

New Mercedes Digital Light tech can project HD images straight onto the road surface, and will be on production models soon
News
2 Dec 2016
Nico Rosberg announces Formula 1 retirement
Nico Rosberg

Nico Rosberg announces Formula 1 retirement

The 2016 World Champion has revealed his intention to leave Mercedes and the sport altogether
News
2 Dec 2016
BMW M6 GTLM Art Car created by John Baldessari
BMW Art Car John Baldessari

BMW M6 GTLM Art Car created by John Baldessari

The 17th member of the BMW Art Car collection has been created by one of California's most well known conceptual artists
News
2 Dec 2016
Hyundai reveals 2017 i20 Coupe World Rally Championship car

Hyundai reveals 2017 i20 Coupe World Rally Championship car

New i20 Coupe WRC shows off its aggressive new looks for 2017, with an extra 80bhp to match
News
1 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
Ford to test autonomous cars in the UK and Europe in 2017
Ford autonomous car

Ford to test autonomous cars in the UK and Europe in 2017

Self-driving Fords will come to Europe and to learn our roads before planned 2021 rollout
News
30 Nov 2016
Ford adds Transit Custom Colour Edition and new Sport models
Ford Transit Custom Colour Edition

Ford adds Transit Custom Colour Edition and new Sport models

Colourful new mid-sized vans are joined by a much larger selection of Sport models
News
30 Nov 2016
McLaren 570S Track Pack revealed for 2017
570 S track pack front

McLaren 570S Track Pack revealed for 2017

The McLaren 570S Track Pack brings reduced weight, boosts downforce and comes with the P1's telemetry system
News
29 Nov 2016
Top carmakers to create vast European EV charging network
CCS Charger

Top carmakers to create vast European EV charging network

Top car industry names reveal joint venture to create a Europe wide CCS fast charging network, promising thousands of chargers by 2020
News
29 Nov 2016
New 2017 VW Amarok on sale now, launch prices revealed
Volkswagen Amarok facelift - header

New 2017 VW Amarok on sale now, launch prices revealed

Facelifted Volkswagen Amarok pick-up gets new engines and cabin technology, and starts from £32,493
News
28 Nov 2016
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Tesla Enhanced Autopilot to launch in three weeks

Tesla Enhanced Autopilot to launch in three weeks

Tesla boss Elon Musk says buyers of new Teslas will get first Enhanced Autopilot features in December
News
28 Nov 2016
MINI reveals new John Cooper Works tuning options
New Mini JCW options

MINI reveals new John Cooper Works tuning options

New tuning package for Cooper S and new styling tweaks add to huge MINI customisation catalogue
News
25 Nov 2016
New BMW 5 Series gets M Performance styling and power tweaks
BMW 5 Series M Performance

New BMW 5 Series gets M Performance styling and power tweaks

All-new 2017 BMW 5 Series models will get M Performance styling options, while select models get noticeable power hikes
News
25 Nov 2016
SsangYong Turismo gets Black and White special editions
Ssangyong Tursimo Black and White

SsangYong Turismo gets Black and White special editions

Black and White special editions get interior tweaks and new standard kit from £26,250
News
23 Nov 2016
McLaren reveals new 570S Design Edition models
McLaren 570S Design Edition

McLaren reveals new 570S Design Edition models

562bhp 570S now comes with red, black, white, orange and grey trims, created by McLaren's own designers
News
22 Nov 2016
Renault Twingo GT: prices, specs and release date
Renault Twingo GT - Goodwood front quarter

Renault Twingo GT: prices, specs and release date

Renault reveals new sportier Twingo GT will go on sale in December, priced from £13,775
News
22 Nov 2016
McLaren confirms Apple talks but reveals no bid was made

McLaren confirms Apple talks but reveals no bid was made

September reports of Apple's interest in McLaren were accurate, but never progressed beyond talks
News
21 Nov 2016
Volvo launches concierge app for on-demand fuel and washing
Volvo concierge app

Volvo launches concierge app for on-demand fuel and washing

Trials of new concierge smartphone app for on-demand servicing will begin in the United States later this month
News
18 Nov 2016
Toyota confirms new EV venture company for electric car push
Toyota electric car badge

Toyota confirms new EV venture company for electric car push

New Toyota sub-company will be independent of internal structures and be responsible for developing fast-to-market electric cars
News
17 Nov 2016
Volkswagen Passat GT concept makes debut at LA Motor Show
Passat GT concept LA

Volkswagen Passat GT concept makes debut at LA Motor Show

Volkswagen has revealed a US Passat in Golf GTI clothing at the Los Angeles Motor Show
News
17 Nov 2016