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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

DS 7 Crossback Ultra Prestige petrol review
DS 7 Crossback - front

DS 7 Crossback Ultra Prestige petrol review

Petrol power makes the DS 7 a smooth cruiser on the motorway, but it still lacks the talent offered by the class leaders
Road tests
22 May 2018
Pre-facelift Mercedes C-Class says farewell with Nightfall Edition

Pre-facelift Mercedes C-Class says farewell with Nightfall Edition

Refreshed Audi A4 rival arriving in showrooms next month, with new special edition trim rounding off pre-facelift production
News
17 May 2018
New Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 petrol review
Ford Fiesta Active - front

New Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 petrol review

The jacked-up Ford Fiesta Active promises all the ability of the standard supermini in an SUV body, but is it worth the extra cash?
Road tests
10 May 2018
Jaguar F-Pace updated for 2018 with new tech and options
Jaguar F-Pace 2018 model year

Jaguar F-Pace updated for 2018 with new tech and options

All cars receive Touch Pro infotainment as standard, with F-Pace's tech options broadened
News
4 May 2018
BMW adds four-cylinder diesel model to 6 Series GT line-up

BMW adds four-cylinder diesel model to 6 Series GT line-up

New entry level BMW 620d claims fuel economy of 56.7mpg and a 0-62mph figure of 7.9 seconds
News
3 May 2018
MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch 2018 review
MINI 5-door hatchback - front driving

MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch 2018 review

The MINI 5-door makes perfect sense for fun-loving families. We drive it in three-cylinder Cooper form...
Road tests
1 May 2018
Citroen C4 SpaceTourer models arrive to replace Picasso name
Citroen C4 SpaceTourer

Citroen C4 SpaceTourer models arrive to replace Picasso name

French firm's people carriers gain new names for 2018, plus a bit of extra kit on range-topping models
News
1 May 2018
Jaguar XE Landmark edition launched for 2018

Jaguar XE Landmark edition launched for 2018

Fresh addition to XE line-up boasts a unique bodykit and styling tweaks, and is based on the R-Sport model
News
23 Apr 2018
New Renault Kadjar Dynamique SE Nav model added to line-up

New Renault Kadjar Dynamique SE Nav model added to line-up

The new mid-spec Dynamique SE Nav model arrives as a fresh addition to the Renault Kadjar crossover range
News
19 Apr 2018
Volkswagen adds R-Line options to T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace

Volkswagen adds R-Line options to T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace

Two sportier looking Volkswagen SUVs have arrived on sale in the UK in the shape of the T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace R-Line models
News
5 Apr 2018
Skoda Superb SportLine Plus arrives amid various updates
Skoda Superb Sportline Plus

Skoda Superb SportLine Plus arrives amid various updates

Skoda updates the spec of all models but the entry level Superb S, while adding a second SportLine badged car
News
4 Apr 2018
New 2018 Kia Picanto X-Line: plush X-Line S trim added
Kia Picanto X-Line - Frankfurt front

New 2018 Kia Picanto X-Line: plush X-Line S trim added

Taller riding Kia city car now available in two flavours; X-Line and X-Line S
News
4 Apr 2018
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Citroen C1 updated with new tech and a refreshed engine
Citroen C1

Citroen C1 updated with new tech and a refreshed engine

Citroen's city car gets the same engine updates as the new Toyota Aygo, plus a handful of new driver assists
News
3 Apr 2018
New BMW X2 2018 review
BMW X2 - front

New BMW X2 2018 review

The stylish and sporty BMW X2 SUV has landed in Britain, but is it a hit?
Road tests
29 Mar 2018
New Ford Fiesta: Fiesta Active crossover now on sale in UK
New 2017 Ford Fiesta Active - presentation front

New Ford Fiesta: Fiesta Active crossover now on sale in UK

Ford's ever-popular supermini returns with a new seventh-generation model. Here's everything you need to know
News
20 Mar 2018
New Audi A7 Sportback 2018 review
Audi A7 Sportback - front

New Audi A7 Sportback 2018 review

We give our verdict on the new Audi A7 Sportback, as the luxury four-door coupe hits British roads for the first time
Road tests
16 Mar 2018
New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review
New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review - front

New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review

We try the limited edition Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport, which features unique styling cues inside and out
Road tests
12 Mar 2018
Best concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
Hyundai Le Fil concept news header

Best concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Click through our gallery of the best future-gazing concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
News
9 Mar 2018
Bespoke McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO appears at Geneva
2018 McLaren Senna Carbon Theme front

Bespoke McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO appears at Geneva

MSO adapted version of the 789bhp McLaren Senna showcased at the Geneva Motor Show
News
7 Mar 2018
New Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition arrives at Geneva
Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition - front

New Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition arrives at Geneva

Special edition version of range-topping hybrid Lexus RC to go on sale in the UK in May
News
7 Mar 2018
Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed
Elextra EV four-seat supercar front

Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed

Swiss/German four-door all-electric supercar will do 0-62mph in 2.3s and offer 373-mile range
News
27 Feb 2018
Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Electrification of every Volvo model from 2019 could be followed by coupe SUV additions, including an XC50
News
22 Feb 2018
BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up

BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up

New limited edition 30 Jahre drop-top M4 arrives on sale in the UK, with just 30 units for British BMW buyers
News
20 Feb 2018
New Audi RS 4 2018 review
Audi RS 4 Avant - front

New Audi RS 4 2018 review

The latest Audi RS 4 has been downsized from a V8 to a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, but it's faster than ever before
Road tests
15 Feb 2018
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ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars

ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars

Coachbuilder ARES opens new Italian base, revealing a bespoke Bentley coupe in the process
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9 Feb 2018
FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service

FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service

Classic Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos to be sourced, completely restored to factory standard, then sold to collectors
News
8 Feb 2018
New DS 7 Crossback 2018 review
DS 7 Crossback - front

New DS 7 Crossback 2018 review

The all-new DS 7 Crossback SUV has arrived to rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40, but is it a contender?
Road tests
31 Jan 2018
New 200mph+ Lister Thunder is a 666bhp Jaguar F-Type
Lister Thunder - front

New 200mph+ Lister Thunder is a 666bhp Jaguar F-Type

Lister spins its own take on a Jaguar again with bespoke F-Type, limited to 99 units
News
31 Jan 2018
New Kia Picanto X-Line 2018 review
Kia Picanto X-Line - front

New Kia Picanto X-Line 2018 review

The new jacked-up Kia Picanto X-Line joins a rapidly growing list of micro SUVs, but how does it compare to its rivals?
Road tests
30 Jan 2018
New Subaru XV 2018 review
Subaru XV - front

New Subaru XV 2018 review

We drive the new Subaru XV in the UK for the first time to see if it's good enough to compete in the competitive crossover class
Road tests
26 Jan 2018
New 2018 Volkswagen up! GTI: UK prices and specs revealed
Volkswagen up! GTI - front

New 2018 Volkswagen up! GTI: UK prices and specs revealed

Turbocharged Volkswagen up! GTI city car will deliver 113bhp, and cost from £13,750 in three-door form
News
18 Jan 2018
Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label special edition arrives in UK
Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label

Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label special edition arrives in UK

New flagship Amarok pick-up truck is on sale now, limited to 200 units
News
17 Jan 2018
New Jaguar E-Pace D240 diesel review
Jaguar E-Pace 240D diesel - front

New Jaguar E-Pace D240 diesel review

The Jaguar E-Pace SUV could become the brand's biggest seller, but will customers be better off with the D240 or D180?
Road tests
16 Jan 2018
New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018 review
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - front

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018 review

The bigger, seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SUV arrives in Britain
Road tests
12 Jan 2018