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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 Mazda CX-30 SkyActiv-G GT Sport review
Mazda CX-30 - front

New Mazda CX-30 SkyActiv-G GT Sport review

The new Mazda CX-30 compact crossover is based on the impressive 3 hatchback, but is the SkyActiv-G GT Sport model as good on the road?
Road tests
6 Dec 2019
Mercedes SLC bows out with run-out Final Edition for 2020

Mercedes SLC bows out with run-out Final Edition for 2020

Two-seat compact Mercedes drop-top to be taken off sale next year with no plans to replace it
News
5 Dec 2019
New Audi RS Q3 2019 review
Audi RS Q3 - front tracking

New Audi RS Q3 2019 review

The Audi RS Q3 fits into quite a niche market but does its premium price make it a premium performance SUV?
Road tests
4 Dec 2019
New Volkswagen e-up! 2020 review

New Volkswagen e-up! 2020 review

The new e-up! will be the cheapest all-electric car from Volkswagen, but is it any good?
Road tests
20 Nov 2019
New Isuzu D-Max XTR 2019 review
Isuzu D-Max XTR - front tracking off-road

New Isuzu D-Max XTR 2019 review

Britain loves a pick-up and now Isuzu are targeting the burgeoning 'lifestyle' section of the market with the new D-Max XTR
Road tests
18 Nov 2019
New Mazda 3 Saloon 2019 review
Mazda 3 saloon - front tracking

New Mazda 3 Saloon 2019 review

We find out if the new Mazda 3 makes more sense as a saloon
Road tests
5 Nov 2019
New Renault Clio 2019 review
Renault Clio - front

New Renault Clio 2019 review

We find out how the new Renault Clio stacks up on British roads
Road tests
30 Oct 2019
New BMW X6 M50i 2019 review
BMW X6 - front

New BMW X6 M50i 2019 review

An all-new BMW X6 has arrived, but is it little more than a rebodied X5? We find out…
Road tests
29 Oct 2019
New BMW M340i xDrive 2019 review
BMW M340i xDrive - front

New BMW M340i xDrive 2019 review

If you can't wait for the all-new BMW M3, this 369bhp M340i xDrive could be just the ticket
Road tests
23 Oct 2019
Skoda Fabia SE L: long-term test review
Skoda Fabia long termer - main

Skoda Fabia SE L: long-term test review

Final report: We reveal if Skoda Fabia supermini has made the grade
Long-term tests
4 Oct 2019
New 2020 Polestar 2: UK launch edition price revealed
polestar 2

New 2020 Polestar 2: UK launch edition price revealed

High-spec launch version of Polestar's first pure-electric car to cost £49,900, with cheaper variants to follow
News
3 Oct 2019
New 2020 BMW X5 M arrives with V8 power and 616bhp
BMW X5 Competition - front

New 2020 BMW X5 M arrives with V8 power and 616bhp

BMW M gets its hands on the latest X5, borrowing power from the brand new M8 coupe
News
1 Oct 2019
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New Kia XCeed 1.4 petrol 2019 review
Kia XCeed 1.4 petrol - front

New Kia XCeed 1.4 petrol 2019 review

We try out the new Kia XCeed pseudo-SUV with the brand's 1.4 T-GDi petrol engine to see if it's the pick of the range
Road tests
1 Oct 2019
New Audi AI:TRAIL concept wows at Frankfurt Motor Show
Audi AI: Trail - front 3/4 static Frankfurt

New Audi AI:TRAIL concept wows at Frankfurt Motor Show

The fully-electric Audi AI:TRAIL quattro is the fourth AI branded concept, and it previews how future Audi SUVs could look
News
11 Sep 2019
New electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k
Vauxhall Corsa-e - Frankfurt front

New electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k

The new Vauxhall Corsa-e shares PSA underpinnings with the Peugeot e-208, and boasts a 211-mile range
News
11 Sep 2019
New 2019 Audi Q3 Sportback joins brand’s growing SUV range
Audi Q3 Sportback - Frankfurt front

New 2019 Audi Q3 Sportback joins brand’s growing SUV range

The new Audi Q3 Sportback arrives at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show as a rival for the BMW X2 and Mercedes GLA
News
10 Sep 2019
New 2019 Volvo XC90 facelift: UK prices and specs revealed
Volvo XC90 facelift - front road

New 2019 Volvo XC90 facelift: UK prices and specs revealed

Mild hybrid versions of Volvo's XC90 arrive with subtle makeover for 2019, on sale now
News
2 Sep 2019
New all-electric Peugeot e-208 on sale now
Peugeot e-208 - Geneva front

New all-electric Peugeot e-208 on sale now

The pure-electric e-208 supermini looks set to upstage the Renault Zoe with a 211-mile range and a starting price of £25,050
News
22 Aug 2019
New Audi A4 2019 review
Audi A4 Saloon 35 TFSI S tronic Sport - front 3/4 tracking

New Audi A4 2019 review

The new facelifted Audi A4 has arrived to take on the BMW 3 Series, but can it pose a threat to the king of the sector?
Road tests
22 Aug 2019
New Mitsubishi L200 2019 review
Mitsubishi L200 - front tracking

New Mitsubishi L200 2019 review

While pick-ups become more luxurious, we find out if the rugged new Mitsubishi L200 can become a segment leader
Road tests
16 Aug 2019
New Rolls-Royce Ghost Zenith collector’s edition revealed

New Rolls-Royce Ghost Zenith collector’s edition revealed

The Rolls-Royce Ghost Zenith arrives as a special limited edition run-out model, and will be limited to just 50 examples
News
14 Aug 2019
New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid prototype review
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid - front tracking

New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid prototype review

We get an early taste of the blistering new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid on Germany's autobahn
Road tests
12 Aug 2019
New Mercedes EQC 2019 review
Mercedes EQC - front

New Mercedes EQC 2019 review

The new all-electric Mercedes EQC SUV has arrived in the UK, but is it a match for the Jaguar I-Pace, Audi e-tron and Tesla Model X?
Road tests
2 Aug 2019
New Volvo XC90 B5 2019 review
Volvo XC90 - front

New Volvo XC90 B5 2019 review

The new Volvo XC90 B5 replaces the outgoing D5 diesel, but is the new mild-hybrid powertrain any good? We took it for a drive to find out...
Road tests
1 Aug 2019
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New SEAT Leon Cupra R ST ABT 2019 review
SEAT Leon Cupra R ST ABT - front tracking

New SEAT Leon Cupra R ST ABT 2019 review

Tuning company ABT has given the SEAT Leon Cupra R ST even more power - we find out what it's like on the road
Road tests
30 Jul 2019
New BMW 330d M Sport Touring 2019 review
BMW 3 Series Touring - front

New BMW 330d M Sport Touring 2019 review

The new BMW 3 Series Touring estate offers sharp handling and lower running costs than an SUV
Road tests
28 Jul 2019
Citroen AMI ONE concept: modern day 2CV driven
Citroen AMIone James Brodie driving

Citroen AMI ONE concept: modern day 2CV driven

We sample the all-electric two-seater Citroen AMI ONE concept in a Leicestershire car park
News
18 Jul 2019
New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 review
Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X - front

New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 review

Can Mazda's clever new SkyActiv-X engine give the Mazda 3 hatch petrol performance with diesel economy?
Road tests
14 Jul 2019
New Abarth 595 Esseesse 2019 review
Abarth 595 Esseesse - front

New Abarth 595 Esseesse 2019 review

The new Abarth 595 Esseesse is the brand's latest version of the popular hot hatch, but is it the best yet?
Road tests
21 Jun 2019
New BMW X4 M 2019 review
BMW X4 M Competition - front tracking

New BMW X4 M 2019 review

Does the BMW X4 M Competition offer anymore thrills with its coupe body over its full SUV shaped sibling, the X3 M?
Road tests
17 Jun 2019
New BMW X3 M 2019 review
BMW X3 M Competition - front

New BMW X3 M 2019 review

Is the new 503bhp BMW X3 M Competition a serious rival for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Mercedes-AMG GLC 63? We find out...
Road tests
17 Jun 2019
New Skoda Octavia Sportline 2019 review
Skoda Octavia Sportline - front

New Skoda Octavia Sportline 2019 review

The Skoda Octavia Sportline adds plenty of racy styling, but is it a really just a sheep in wolf's clothing? We find out...
Road tests
7 Jun 2019
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power
Ferrari SF90 Stradale - full front

New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the brand’s first ever plug-in hybrid, combining Ferrari’s most powerful V8 ever with three electric motors
News
30 May 2019
New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models
Ferrari SF90 Stradale - side

New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models

The first plug-in hybrid Ferrari is the SP90 Stradale, a V8 supercar, but electrification will work its way across Ferrari's range
News
29 May 2019