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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

Porsche unleashes track-only 690bhp 911 GT2 RS Clubsport
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Porsche unleashes track-only 690bhp 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

The GT2 RS Clubsport is the powerful 911 ever and gets full track trimmings plus £360,000 price tag
News
28 Nov 2018
New Peugeot 508 SW GT Line review
Peugeot 508 SW estate

New Peugeot 508 SW GT Line review

The Peugeot 508 SW goes big on style and desirability, but is that enough to woo family car buyers? We test it in GT Line trim to find out
Road tests
23 Nov 2018
New Ferrari Portofino 2018 review
Ferrari Portofino - front tracking

New Ferrari Portofino 2018 review

We drive the Ferrari Portofino in the UK to see if it can fix the old California's faults
Road tests
21 Nov 2018
New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV: UK prices revealed
New 2019 Suzuki Jimny front quarter

New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV: UK prices revealed

New Suzuki Jimny goes on sale on New Year's Day, with SZ4 and SZ5 trim cars available
News
19 Nov 2018
New Mazda MX-5 1.5 2018 review
Mazda MX-5 1.5 - front

New Mazda MX-5 1.5 2018 review

The Mazda MX-5 impressed us in its 2.0-litre guise, but can it impress us again with its smaller 1.5-litre engine?
Road tests
6 Nov 2018
Long-term test: Audi A7 Sportback
audi a7 sportback long-termer static

Long-term test: Audi A7 Sportback

Final report: Audi A7 Sportback has all the tools of the executive trade, so we'll be sad to see it go
Long-term tests
31 Oct 2018
Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 marks 50 years of the Hilux
Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 Limited Edition - front static

Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 marks 50 years of the Hilux

New limited edition Hilux goes on sale in November and gets suspension tweaks from Arctic Trucks
News
23 Oct 2018
UK prices and specs revealed for new Citroen Berlingo van
New 2018 Citroen Berlingo Van

UK prices and specs revealed for new Citroen Berlingo van

Third-generation Berlingo Van has been crowned 2019 International Van of the Year
News
11 Oct 2018
New Peugeot Partner: UK prices and specifications revealed
Peugeot Partner - front action

New Peugeot Partner: UK prices and specifications revealed

Partner small van shares technology and looks with Rifter MPV, and has already bagged an award
News
11 Oct 2018
MINI to launch new Classic, Sport and Exclusive trims
MINI Classic, Sport and Exclusive trims - front

MINI to launch new Classic, Sport and Exclusive trims

New MINIs will no longer be classified based on engine, with three dedicated trim levels announced
News
9 Oct 2018
Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav: long-term test review
Mazda CX-5 SUV - front

Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav: long-term test review

Final Report: We'll miss the great-driving Mazda CX-5 SUV, with its punchy diesel power
Long-term tests
20 Sep 2018
New Mazda CX-3 2018 facelift review
Mazda CX-3 - front

New Mazda CX-3 2018 facelift review

The Mazda CX-3 is the latest model from the brand to be updated for 2018. We take it for a spin to see what's changed...
Road tests
19 Sep 2018
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New anti-tailgating campaign launches
Tailgating

New anti-tailgating campaign launches

Highways England says up to 90 per cent of motorists have been tailgated or seen it happen
News
17 Sep 2018
Lexus ES launches in Japan with cameras instead of mirrors

Lexus ES launches in Japan with cameras instead of mirrors

Optional cameras to replace wing mirrors 2019 Lexus ES, but they're only available in Japan for now
News
13 Sep 2018
New Volkswagen up! R-Line revealed
VW up! r-Line

New Volkswagen up! R-Line revealed

New styling kit for regular versions of the up! inject a bit of GTI appeal, but it won't be an option for UK buyers
News
11 Sep 2018
New BMW X3 M: first images and details revealed
BMW X3 M Performance - front

New BMW X3 M: first images and details revealed

A hot version of BMW's new mid-sized X3 SUV is on the way with a six-cylinder twin-turbo engine and 4WD
News
10 Sep 2018
Giles Taylor joins China's FAW Group from Rolls-Royce
Giles Taylor

Giles Taylor joins China's FAW Group from Rolls-Royce

Former Jaguar and Rolls-Royce man will oversee new designs for FAW's Hongqi brand from base in Germany
News
7 Sep 2018
New special edition Nissan Navara N-Guard revealed
Nissan Navara N-Guard - black front

New special edition Nissan Navara N-Guard revealed

New Nissan Navara N-Guard pick-up is based on the flagship Tekna variant of the truck
News
29 Aug 2018
Honda NSX updated for 2019 with revised chassis

Honda NSX updated for 2019 with revised chassis

Honda's hybrid NSX supercar is now two seconds quicker around Suzuka, and available in bright orange too
News
24 Aug 2018
One-off Porsche Classic ‘Project Gold’ 993 Turbo revealed
Porsche 993 911 Turbo - front

One-off Porsche Classic ‘Project Gold’ 993 Turbo revealed

Bespoke 993 generation 911 Turbo marks 20 years of the end of air-cooled Porsche 911s
News
24 Aug 2018
New MG3 2018 review
MG3 - front

New MG3 2018 review

The facelifted MG3 goes on sale in September, with a major interior upheaval on the way
Road tests
23 Aug 2018
MG gives MG3 supermini extensive makeover with 2018 facelift
MG3 - driving

MG gives MG3 supermini extensive makeover with 2018 facelift

MG’s MG3 updated inside and out with a new look and brand new interior styling
News
17 Aug 2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia gains new Veloce Ti trim, Stelvio updated

Alfa Romeo Giulia gains new Veloce Ti trim, Stelvio updated

New addition to the Giulia range mixes the Veloce and Quadrifoglio, while the Stelvio gets some mild updates too
News
17 Aug 2018
New Skoda Karoq Sportline revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show

New Skoda Karoq Sportline revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show

Skoda's smallest SUV offering gets Sportline styling and a new 2.0-litre petrol engine
News
2 Aug 2018
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Jaguar Land Rover trademarks Road Rover name
Range Rover Velar - side profile

Jaguar Land Rover trademarks Road Rover name

Could JLR be plotting a revolutionary new Land Rover model? Maybe, a new trademark suggests...
News
25 Jul 2018
New MINI Cooper S Convertible 2018 facelift review
MINI Cooper S Convertible - front

New MINI Cooper S Convertible 2018 facelift review

This mid-life facelift for the MINI Cooper S Convertible hits the sweet spot, offering both performance and value
Road tests
18 Jul 2018
New Mazda 6 2018 facelift review
New Mazda 6 - Front Motion

New Mazda 6 2018 facelift review

Mazda's 6 gets another refresh with cabin quality and tech boosts but it's still the sharp drive that stands out
Road tests
17 Jul 2018
New Polestar 1: price, specs and video
Polestar 1 reveal - front

New Polestar 1: price, specs and video

Polestar 1 hybrid to arrive in 2019, but the UK market will have to make do with left-hand drive
News
16 Jul 2018
New Mercedes C-Class Estate facelift 2018 review
Mercedes C-Class Estate - front

New Mercedes C-Class Estate facelift 2018 review

Has a recent update lifted the Mercedes C-Class Estate above the Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series Touring?
Road tests
29 Jun 2018
Audi A4 and A4 Avant refreshed with new look for 2018
Audi A4 facelift - front

Audi A4 and A4 Avant refreshed with new look for 2018

The Audi A4 executive saloon and estate has been with facelifted with sportier looks all round
News
27 Jun 2018
New Mercedes C-Class 2018 review
Mercedes C-Class - front

New Mercedes C-Class 2018 review

Facelifted Mercedes C-Class driven as BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 updates take shape
Road tests
19 Jun 2018
New Jeep Renegade 2018 facelift review
Jeep Renegade - front

New Jeep Renegade 2018 facelift review

The Jeep Renegade SUV has been refreshed for 2018, with subtle design changes and a new engine range
Road tests
15 Jun 2018
New Toyota Aygo 2018 review
Toyota Aygo - front

New Toyota Aygo 2018 review

A mid-life facelift has arrived for the Toyota Aygo, but can it keep up with the Volkswagen up! and Skoda Citigo?
Road tests
8 Jun 2018
New Lexus RX L 2018 review
Lexus RX L - front

New Lexus RX L 2018 review

The Lexus RX hybrid SUV gets seven seats in RX L form, but is it enough to put it on terms with the class best?
Road tests
4 Jun 2018