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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

New 2021 BMW i4 electric car arrives with 367-mile range
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New 2021 BMW i4 electric car arrives with 367-mile range

The all-electric BMW i4 comes with 335bhp and rear-wheel-drive, or with 544bhp and all-wheel drive in powerful M50 guise
News
2 Jun 2021
Hippo, Bento, Duo and Limo - Renault Mobilize model name trademarks revealed
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Hippo, Bento, Duo and Limo - Renault Mobilize model name trademarks revealed

Renault has filed four trademarks for its new Mobilize car-sharing service, suggesting the cars will be called Duo, Bento, Limo and Hippo
News
27 May 2021
New 2021 Peugeot e-Boxer electric van on sale from £49,335
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New 2021 Peugeot e-Boxer electric van on sale from £49,335

Peugeot e-Boxer van joins the e-Partner and e-Expert with a 70kWh battery and a maximum range of 139 miles
News
24 May 2021
MINI confirms all-electric next-gen MINI Convertible for 2025
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MINI confirms all-electric next-gen MINI Convertible for 2025

Open top, zero-emission MINI will be rival for Fiat’s all-electric 500 C
News
12 May 2021
Audi e-tron GT Vorsprung 2021 review
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Audi e-tron GT Vorsprung 2021 review

The flagship all-electric Audi e-tron GT has arrived in the UK
Road tests
11 May 2021
New four-wheel drive BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive models launched
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New four-wheel drive BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive models launched

The all-wheel drive BMW M3 Competition xDrive and BMW M4 Competition xDrive both hit 62mph 0.4 seconds faster than their rear driven siblings, but add…
News
18 Apr 2021
Volkswagen ID.6 seven-seat electric SUV for China revealed
Volkswagen ID.6

Volkswagen ID.6 seven-seat electric SUV for China revealed

New VW ID.6 is similar in size to the Touareg and boasts a third row of seats, but won’t be coming to Europe
News
17 Apr 2021
New Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Black joins line-up for 2021
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New Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Black joins line-up for 2021

New Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Black trim introduces black styling pack and wheels, and is available with four-cylinder and V8 power
News
12 Apr 2021
Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60
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Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60

Updated SUV on sale now with new Google based interior tech; first deliveries due in June
News
6 Apr 2021
New Toyota Highlander 2021 review
Toyota Highlander - front

New Toyota Highlander 2021 review

We hit the road in the new seven-seat Toyota Highlander SUV
Road tests
29 Mar 2021
New MG Marvel R electric SUV promises heroic performance
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New MG Marvel R electric SUV promises heroic performance

The all-new MG Marvel R electric SUV promises will offer pace and space but not in the UK
News
18 Mar 2021
New Audi Sport Nogaro Editions for TT RS, RS 4, RS 5 and RS 6
New Audi Sport Nogaro Edition

New Audi Sport Nogaro Editions for TT RS, RS 4, RS 5 and RS 6

In a tip of the hat to the iconic RS 2 Avant, Audi has launched a fleet of new special edition RS cars, on sale in UK now
News
17 Mar 2021
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VW Group developing new SSP electric car platform to replace MEB
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VW Group developing new SSP electric car platform to replace MEB

Volkswagen is already planning for post-MEB electric future with next-generation SSP EV platform by middle of the decade
News
16 Mar 2021
New 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross: UK prices and specs revealed
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New 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross: UK prices and specs revealed

The updated Citroen C3 Aircross SUV is on sale now from £17,320, with three trim levels and three powertrains to choose from
News
15 Mar 2021
New Jaguar E-Pace P300e PHEV 2021 review
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New Jaguar E-Pace P300e PHEV 2021 review

The Jaguar E-Pace is now available as a plug-in hybrid, with the new P300e boasting 305bhp and 34 miles of all-electric range
Road tests
10 Mar 2021
New Jaguar F-Pace P400e PHEV 2021 review
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New Jaguar F-Pace P400e PHEV 2021 review

Is the new plug-in hybrid Jaguar F-Pace 400e the pick of the range? We find out...
Road tests
10 Mar 2021
New Peugeot badge references 1960s logo and signals upmarket rebrand
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New Peugeot badge references 1960s logo and signals upmarket rebrand

Peugeot looks to a future at the posh end of the Stallantis portfolio with a new logo and corporate look
News
25 Feb 2021
Ford Fiesta plant to build new 'mini Mustang Mach-e' electric car from 2023
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Ford Fiesta plant to build new 'mini Mustang Mach-e' electric car from 2023

New all-electric Ford 'mini Mustang Mach-e' will be built on the VW Group’s MEB platform at the Fiesta’s home in Cologne
News
17 Feb 2021
Nissan Qashqai, Juke and X-Trail pass 1m UK sales landmark 
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Nissan Qashqai, Juke and X-Trail pass 1m UK sales landmark 

93 per cent of all Nissan crossovers sold in Britain since 2007 have been made in Sunderland thanks to the success of the Qashqai and Juke 
News
11 Feb 2021
New Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid 2021 review
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New Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid 2021 review

The ever-popular Toyota RAV4 SUV gets plug-in hybrid power for first time
Road tests
27 Jan 2021
Vauxhall Crossland SRi Nav 2021 review
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Vauxhall Crossland SRi Nav 2021 review

Can the newly updated Vauxhall Crossland finally challenge the best of the small SUV segment?
Road tests
27 Jan 2021
Iconic Ford Escort Mk2 is reborn by specialist MST
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Iconic Ford Escort Mk2 is reborn by specialist MST

£65,000 Ford Escort rally car recreation gives fast Ford fans a Singer of their own to aspire to
News
8 Jan 2021
New Nissan Juke Enigma special edition lands for 2021

New Nissan Juke Enigma special edition lands for 2021

New special edition Nissan Juke Enigma gets dark makeover and Amazon Alexa integration
News
5 Jan 2021
SsangYong misses £40m loan repayment and files for bankruptcy
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SsangYong misses £40m loan repayment and files for bankruptcy

SsangYong UK managing director says British operations are unaffected, and the company is “open for business”
News
22 Dec 2020
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Facelifted 2021 Hyundai Kona: prices and specs announced
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Facelifted 2021 Hyundai Kona: prices and specs announced

Updated Hyundai Kona SUV will have a starting price of £21,060 – and it’ll be offered with a sporty N Line trim-level
News
17 Dec 2020
New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review
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New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review

New all-electric Fiat 500 combines classic lines with latest tech and up to 199 miles of range
Road tests
2 Dec 2020
New Volkswagen Golf GTE 2020 review

New Volkswagen Golf GTE 2020 review

Is the new 242bhp plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE the pick of the range? We find out...
Road tests
19 Nov 2020
New Fiat Panda facelift gains Sport model as part of nip-tuck

New Fiat Panda facelift gains Sport model as part of nip-tuck

The Fiat Panda has been overhauled for 2020, with a new infotainment display part of the package alongside a new look trim structure
News
23 Oct 2020
New Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 review

New Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 review

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been updated for 2020, but is it better than ever?
Road tests
2 Oct 2020
New 2020 Kia Picanto: UK prices and specifications revealed
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New 2020 Kia Picanto: UK prices and specifications revealed

Facelifted Kia Picanto city car comes with sharp new look and updated standard equipment
News
1 Oct 2020
New Audi SQ8 2020 review

New Audi SQ8 2020 review

The Audi SQ8 is now petrol-powered with 500bhp, but does it risk making the flagship RS Q8 redundant?
Road tests
15 Sep 2020
New Audi SQ7 2020 review

New Audi SQ7 2020 review

Has a switch to petrol power improved the blistering Audi SQ7 SUV? We find out...
Road tests
15 Sep 2020
New Audi S3 2020 review

New Audi S3 2020 review

Storming new Audi S3 Sportback joins standard hatch in line-up, but what’s it like on the road
Road tests
15 Sep 2020
Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger: specs, gadgets and review

Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger: specs, gadgets and review

We’re given a Q branch-style briefing on the £3.3million Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger, and then we take if for a drive
Features
9 Sep 2020