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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

SsangYong Tivoli SUV facelifted for 2020

SsangYong Tivoli SUV facelifted for 2020

The SsangYong Tivoli SUV has been updated with two new engines and an interior overhaul
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18 May 2020
New 2020 Porsche 911 Targa revealed with up to 444bhp
Porsche 911 Targa

New 2020 Porsche 911 Targa revealed with up to 444bhp

The all-new Porsche 911 Targa is the third body style to join the 992-generation 911 range
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17 May 2020
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm: Alfa’s new super saloons explored

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm: Alfa’s new super saloons explored

Alfa Romeo celebrates its 110th birthday with the special edition Giulia GTA
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6 May 2020
The Ford Focus RS is dead: no flagship hot hatch for Mk4 Focus
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The Ford Focus RS is dead: no flagship hot hatch for Mk4 Focus

Hot versions of the new Focus will be capped at ST level, after Blue Oval confirms next-generation RS project is dead
News
20 Apr 2020
UK’s best-known electric cars revealed in DrivingElectric survey
Nissan Leaf

UK’s best-known electric cars revealed in DrivingElectric survey

Nissan Leaf crowned UK’s best-known electric car in survey according to expert EV site DrivingElectric
News
17 Apr 2020
New 2020 Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in hybrid goes on sale

New 2020 Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in hybrid goes on sale

The new Kia Ceed Sportwagen PHEV arrives with a claimed economy figure of 188mpg
News
6 Apr 2020
Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus
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Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus

In a bid to help contain coronavirus, Toyota has closed factories across Europe
News
27 Mar 2020
New Porsche 911 Turbo S gets Lightweight and Sports packages

New Porsche 911 Turbo S gets Lightweight and Sports packages

GT3 like modifications and lightweight touches become options on flagship version of new 911
News
26 Mar 2020
New Volkswagen Passat 2019 review
Volkswagen Passat - front

New Volkswagen Passat 2019 review

Have updates made the popular Volkswagen Passat better than ever? We hit the road to find out...
Road tests
25 Mar 2020
New Jaguar F-Type P450 2020 review

New Jaguar F-Type P450 2020 review

The Jaguar F-Type has been heavily updated, and this new V8 P450 model is a good all-round rival for the Porsche 911
Road tests
19 Mar 2020
New Ford Puma 2020 review
Ford Puma - front tracking

New Ford Puma 2020 review

The new Ford Puma isn't designed to carry the legacy of its predecessor, but it’s a welcome addition to the smaller end of Ford's crossover line-up.
Road tests
18 Mar 2020
Renault, MG and PSA subsidise new UK Government plug-in grant by further £500
Renault Zoe EV front

Renault, MG and PSA subsidise new UK Government plug-in grant by further £500

Number of electric car makers pledge extra £500 on top of reduced £3,000 government grant for EVs
News
17 Mar 2020
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Volkswagen Group to suspend production at ‘most plants’

Volkswagen Group to suspend production at ‘most plants’

The VW Group has confirmed that production will be suspended at selected plants due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic
News
17 Mar 2020
New Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 2020 review
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New Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 2020 review

The new Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 plug-in hybrid promises almost 120mpg, but it comes at a cost
Road tests
11 Mar 2020
Nissan X-Trail, Qashqai and Micra N-Tec specials released

Nissan X-Trail, Qashqai and Micra N-Tec specials released

Special edition Nissan Leaf N-Tec arrives with dark styling additions and extra kit to join limited edition range
News
26 Feb 2020
Holden brand to be axed by General Motors by 2021

Holden brand to be axed by General Motors by 2021

Iconic Australian brand to be discontinued as General Motors pulls out of right-hand-drive markets altogether
News
17 Feb 2020
Dacia introduces new Bi-Fuel LPG powertrain on all UK models
Dacia Bi-Fuel cars

Dacia introduces new Bi-Fuel LPG powertrain on all UK models

New Petrol/LPG combined propulsion gives promises Dacia models more torque and lower running costs
News
12 Feb 2020
New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster blasts in ahead of Geneva
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster - front

New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster blasts in ahead of Geneva

The new convertible Aston Martin Vantage Roadster arrives with 503bhp and a £126,950 price tag
News
12 Feb 2020
All-new 2020 Kia Sorento revealed in design sketches
Kia Sorrento - sketch - front 3/4 static

All-new 2020 Kia Sorento revealed in design sketches

Next generation Kia Sorento flagship SUV will challenge premium rivals when it's revealed at the Geneva Motor Show
News
11 Feb 2020
New McLaren Speedtail hyper-GT reaches 250mph milestone
McLaren Speedtail - runway testing - front tracking

New McLaren Speedtail hyper-GT reaches 250mph milestone

McLaren Speedtail reaches 250mph top speed as final development phase concludes on F1 successor
News
4 Feb 2020
New Mercedes GLC 300 Coupe 2020 review
Mercedes GLC Coupe - tracking

New Mercedes GLC 300 Coupe 2020 review

We try the refreshed Mercedes GLC Coupe in mild-hybrid 300 petrol guise in the UK
Road tests
31 Jan 2020
Prices for Mercedes GLE 350 de plug-in
Mercedes GLE 350 de - Frankfurt front

Prices for Mercedes GLE 350 de plug-in

New diesel-electric Mercedes GLE 350 de SUV will be priced from £61,360 and is capable of over 60 miles on electric power alone
News
29 Jan 2020
Land Rover Discovery hybrid spied
2020 Land Rover Discovery - spied - front 3/4 tracking

Land Rover Discovery hybrid spied

Electrified Land Rover Discovery spied for the first time, with mild-hybrid power prioritised for end-of-year refresh
News
17 Jan 2020
Maserati Royale editions

Maserati Royale editions

New, limited run versions of the Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante pay tribute to special 1986 Quattroporte
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13 Jan 2020
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New Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon 2020 review
Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon - front

New Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon 2020 review

Can the Mercedes-AMG A 35 saloon offer the same thrills as the hatchback, but with added practicality
Road tests
3 Jan 2020
BMW i3 Urban Suite concept turns EV into luxury lounge
BMW i3 Urban Suite Concept - front 3/4 static

BMW i3 Urban Suite concept turns EV into luxury lounge

Fleet of chauffeur driven ‘boutique’ i3s to hit Vegas streets for this year’s Consumer Electronics Show
News
2 Jan 2020
New Mercedes GLS 2019 review
Mercedes GLS - front

New Mercedes GLS 2019 review

The new third-generation Mercedes GLS has arrived to take the luxury SUV fight to the Range Rover and BMW X7
Road tests
12 Dec 2019
New Vauxhall Corsa 2019 review
Vauxhall Corsa - front

New Vauxhall Corsa 2019 review

The sixth-generation Vauxhall Corsa has arrived in Britain, but does its price hold it back in such a competitive sector?
Road tests
11 Dec 2019
New 2019 Mercedes GLE Coupe: pricing, specs and details
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 - Frankfurt front

New 2019 Mercedes GLE Coupe: pricing, specs and details

The second-generation Mercedes GLE Coupe will start from £72,530, with the 429bhp AMG GLE 53 priced at £80,615
News
11 Dec 2019
New Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered 2019 review
Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered - front

New Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered 2019 review

The new 399bhp Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered has arrived, but is it a true fast estate rival for the Mercedes-AMG C 43 and Audi S4 Avant?
Road tests
9 Dec 2019
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