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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 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
Mitsubishi Mirage given new look as part of 2020 facelift
Mitsubishi Mirage - front

Mitsubishi Mirage given new look as part of 2020 facelift

The updated Mitsubishi Mirage takes on the latest brand look, gets new materials inside and comes with updated infotainment
News
18 Nov 2019
New 2020 Ferrari Roma blasts in as new 612bhp GT
Ferrari Roma - reveal front

New 2020 Ferrari Roma blasts in as new 612bhp GT

The new Ferrari Roma arrives with 200mph+ top speed and a totally new interior
News
14 Nov 2019
Audi R8 RWD joins new-look line-up on permanent basis
Audi R8 RWD Coupe - front

Audi R8 RWD joins new-look line-up on permanent basis

The 532bhp Audi R8 RWD to join brand’s supercar line-up from early next year as a permanent fixture
News
6 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
Lister SUV-E Concept revealed as hot take on Jaguar I-Pace
Lister SUV-E Concept - front

Lister SUV-E Concept revealed as hot take on Jaguar I-Pace

More power and less weight envisaged for Jaguar’s electric SUV by way of Lister transformation
News
4 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
New 2020 Subaru Levorg breaks cover at Tokyo
Subaru Levorg - front

New 2020 Subaru Levorg breaks cover at Tokyo

Updated Subaru Levorg estate set to hit Japanese market late next year, with worldwide launch due soon after
News
23 Oct 2019
Nissan IMk concept revealed at Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan IMK - Tokyo

Nissan IMk concept revealed at Tokyo Motor Show

Sitting on a bespoke platform, new electric city car signals Nissan compact EV push
News
23 Oct 2019
New 2019 Nissan Juke to cost from £17,395
Nissan Juke - front

New 2019 Nissan Juke to cost from £17,395

The second-generation Nissan Juke is bigger, lighter and better equipped than its predecessor – and it’s priced from just over £17k
News
7 Oct 2019
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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 2019 BMW 3 Series Touring: UK prices and specs revealed
BMW 3 Series Touring - front

New 2019 BMW 3 Series Touring: UK prices and specs revealed

Latest 3 Series luggage loader now on sale in Britain, with plug-in 330e version confirmed too
News
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
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 2020 Mazda 2: UK prices and specs revealed
Mazda 2 2020 - front

New 2020 Mazda 2: UK prices and specs revealed

Refreshed Ford Fiesta rival gets mild-hybrid assistance and updated technology across the board
News
1 Oct 2019
Cars you may have missed from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
Frankfurt 2019 - cars you may have missed

Cars you may have missed from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

Another busy year at Frankfurt has seen stars emerge, but as usual there’s far more on show than just the headline grabbers
News
12 Sep 2019
SEAT and Cupra given lead in VW Group ‘micromobility’ push
SEAT Minimo concept - front action

SEAT and Cupra given lead in VW Group ‘micromobility’ push

VW Group’s Spanish arm has been tasked with developing new modes of transport suitable for sharing alongside traditional cars
News
11 Sep 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 2020 Porsche Taycan reveal
Porsche Taycan - Frankfurt front

New 2020 Porsche Taycan reveal

The new Porsche Taycan is the brand’s first ever all-electric production car, and it arrives with two high-power ‘Turbo’ variants
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 BMW Vision M NEXT shown at Frankfurt Motor Show
BMW M NEXT Concept - front

New BMW Vision M NEXT shown at Frankfurt Motor Show

The BMW Vision M NEXT hits Frankfurt with 592bhp and an all-electric range of 62 miles
News
10 Sep 2019
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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 Ferrari F8 Spider drops roof and drops in with 710bhp
Ferrari F8 Spider - front reveal

New Ferrari F8 Spider drops roof and drops in with 710bhp

The new Ferrari F8 Spider is the latest model to don the Spider name tag, and it the matches hard top F8 Tributo for acceleration and speed
News
9 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 2019 Mercedes CLA 45 S Shooting Brake on sale now

New 2019 Mercedes CLA 45 S Shooting Brake on sale now

Mercedes's more practical alternative to the Audi RS3 saloon has arrived, with brand-new turbocharged power
News
30 Aug 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 2019 Peugeot 208 arrives
Peugeot 208 - Geneva front

New 2019 Peugeot 208 arrives

The new Peugeot 208 is here, ready to challenge the Ford Fiesta's reign with a new platform, engines and tech, plus an all-electric option
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 open-top McLaren Ultimate Series hypercar confirmed
McLaren GT Superlight teaser

New open-top McLaren Ultimate Series hypercar confirmed

All-new hypercar could take on the McLaren GT Superlight name when it arrives in 2020
News
16 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