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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 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid arrives with 671bhp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid - front

New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid arrives with 671bhp

The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the VW Group’s hottest-ever SUV, eclipsing the Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentayga Speed
News
12 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
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
New Citroen 19_19 Concept review
Citroen 19_19 concept James Brodie

New Citroen 19_19 Concept review

The electric Citroen 19_19 Concept is part of the brand’s centenary celebrations and we've taken a drive in it
News
18 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
523bhp Maserati Levante now on sale in the UK

523bhp Maserati Levante now on sale in the UK

Another V8 powered version of Maserati's Levante has landed to rival the Range Rover Sport SVR
News
20 Jun 2019
New 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe completes line-up
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe - front

New 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe completes line-up

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has arrived to rival the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes CLS
News
19 Jun 2019
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BMW M won’t prioritise Mercedes A45 S, Audi RS3 rival
New BMW M135i 2019 1 Series tracking

BMW M won’t prioritise Mercedes A45 S, Audi RS3 rival

A high-performance BMW 1 Series to rival the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Audi RS3 looks unlikely according to BMW bosses
News
18 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
Voluntary recall issued for Jaguar I-Pace over brakes
Best luxury cars - Jaguar I-Pace

Voluntary recall issued for Jaguar I-Pace over brakes

Jaguar I-Pace’s braking system may fall foul of regulatory compliance, but only if the regenerative system unexpectedly fails first
News
11 Jun 2019
New Audi e-tron recalled over risk of fire
Audi e-tron

New Audi e-tron recalled over risk of fire

31 of the first Audi e-trons in the UK are thought to be affected, but no fires have been reported by SUV’s early adopters
News
11 Jun 2019
New Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation breaks cover
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation - front

New Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation breaks cover

The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation revives the brand's iconic racer, and is set to make its debut at Le Mans
News
11 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 2019 BMW M8 Competition storms in with 616bhp
BMW M8 Competition - front

New 2019 BMW M8 Competition storms in with 616bhp

New BMW M8 Competition arrives to take on everything from the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe to the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4
News
4 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
New Honda HR-V Sport 2019 review
Honda HR-V

New Honda HR-V Sport 2019 review

The new flagship Honda HR-V Sport arrives with styling tweaks and 180bhp, but is it worth the extra money?
Road tests
22 May 2019
New Mazda 3 2019 review
Mazda 3 - front

New Mazda 3 2019 review

The sleek new Mazda 3 takes the fight to the VW Golf and Ford Focus, but is it as good as it looks on British roads?
Road tests
17 May 2019
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Hyundai and Rimac confirm 'midship' EV sports car for 2020
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Hyundai and Rimac confirm 'midship' EV sports car for 2020

Hyundai Group invests £70m in Croatian electric sports car firm with view to developing fully-electric and fuel cell sports cars by 2020
News
14 May 2019
Mercedes sets 2039 target for carbon-neutral line-up
Mercedes EQC front

Mercedes sets 2039 target for carbon-neutral line-up

Mercedes predicts more than half of new car sales will be plug-in by 2030, and targets all European factories to be carbon-neutral by 2022
News
13 May 2019
New all-electric Kia coupe-SUV on the way
Kia coupe-SUV - front (watermarked)

New all-electric Kia coupe-SUV on the way

Electric Kia range-topper to be inspired by the Imagine concept, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
10 May 2019
Volvo V60 D3 Momentum Pro: long-term test
Volvo V60 - long termer final report header

Volvo V60 D3 Momentum Pro: long-term test

Final report: some tech issues aside, our Volvo V60 D3 Momentum Pro estate has been a hit
Long-term tests
3 May 2019
New Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2019 review
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - front

New Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2019 review

We discover if the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports hybrid estate is good enough to challenge its Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf competitors
Road tests
3 May 2019
New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed
Ford Ranger Raptor - front

New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed

Rugged and rapid Ford Ranger Raptor arrives in the UK this summer
News
30 Apr 2019
New Audi A6 Black Edition variants launched
Audi A6 Black Edition - front

New Audi A6 Black Edition variants launched

The new Audi A6 turns to the dark side with the return of Black Edition trim, which adds new alloys and plenty of black touches
News
25 Apr 2019
New Volkswagen e-up! with more range confirmed for Frankfurt
A to Z guide to electric cars - VW e-up!

New Volkswagen e-up! with more range confirmed for Frankfurt

VW plotting group-wide electric city car revolution which could see petrol powered A-segment cars culled altogether
News
24 Apr 2019
Ford and Rivian announce £380m deal to develop new EV
Rivian R1S - charging

Ford and Rivian announce £380m deal to develop new EV

Significant Ford investment sees industry giant gain access to Rivian’s new all-electric platform
News
24 Apr 2019
New Renault City K-ZE revealed as cheap electric SUV
Renault City K-ZE - Shanghai front

New Renault City K-ZE revealed as cheap electric SUV

All-electric Renault City K-ZE crossover makes an appearance in production form at the Shanghai Motor Show, and it could come to Europe
News
16 Apr 2019