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Jonathan Burn

Jonathan is Auto Express’ news editor,  responsible for ensuring the website and magazine are bursting with stories that matter to you. Having worked every job on the news desk, Jonathan has an eye for a story and can be frequently found at global motor shows asking car bosses questions they’d rather not hear.

e-mail: jonathan_burn@dennis.co.uk

 

New UK electric car battery firm Hyperbat established
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New UK electric car battery firm Hyperbat established

First UK battery manufacturing company established in Coventry creating 90 new jobs
News
11 Sep 2018
New Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI 2018 review
Audi A6 Avant - front

New Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI 2018 review

The new all-new Audi A6 Avant is ticks all the boxes for comfort and tech, but rivals offer more practicality
Road tests
5 Sep 2018
New mid-engined 2022 Jaguar F-Type to rival McLaren
Jaguar F-Type - front (watermarked)

New mid-engined 2022 Jaguar F-Type to rival McLaren

Jaguar F-Type successor, which could be called J-Type, will feature a mid-engine layout and hybrid tech. A full EV model could also follow
News
31 Aug 2018
Bosch reveals ‘Perfectly Keyless’ digital car key app

Bosch reveals ‘Perfectly Keyless’ digital car key app

New smartphone app called Perfectly Keyless could spell the end for car keys, granting access via a smartphone
News
29 Aug 2018
New Alfa Romeo baby SUV to lead brand’s new model boom
Alfa Romeo baby SUV - front (watermarked)

New Alfa Romeo baby SUV to lead brand’s new model boom

Alfa Romeo’s new Audi Q3 rival will be joined by a larger flagship SUV, plus a new Giulietta hatch, 8C supercar and GTV coupe
News
25 Aug 2018
New Alpina XD3: prices revealed for pumped-up SUV

New Alpina XD3: prices revealed for pumped-up SUV

New Alpina XD3 features a 330bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-turbo diesel, with prices starting from £57,900
News
17 Aug 2018
Europe could get Chinese cars
Chinese cars

Europe could get Chinese cars

Bosses of Volkswagen and JLR predict models for the Chinese market will soon be sold in Europe
News
10 Aug 2018
Long-term test review: Honda Civic Type R GT
Honda Civic Type R long-term test review - champagne

Long-term test review: Honda Civic Type R GT

Final report: we crack out the champagne as we wave goodbye to the best hot hatch of 2018, the Honda Civic Type R
Long-term tests
1 Aug 2018
New 2018 Honda CR-V prices and specs revealed
Honda CR-V - Geneva front

New 2018 Honda CR-V prices and specs revealed

The all-new Honda CR-V SUV will cost from almost £26,000 when it goes on sale in the UK in early September
News
1 Aug 2018
New Lexus LC F coupe caught on camera
New Lexus LC F coupe spy shots

New Lexus LC F coupe caught on camera

Spy shots reveal a Lexus LC F performance model is on the way, while a drop-top version has also been given go-ahead
News
24 Jul 2018
Hyundai confirms development of new ‘halo’ sports car
Hyundai RN30 Concept - front tracking

Hyundai confirms development of new ‘halo’ sports car

A new halo model that will sit within Hyundai’s N division is in the pipeline
News
20 Jul 2018
MINI Classic electric 2018 review
Mini Classic electric - front

MINI Classic electric 2018 review

The MINI Classic electric is a one-off take on a 20th century icon, as MINI gears up for a proper electric hatch in 2019
Road tests
17 Jul 2018
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New 2018 Volkswagen Touareg: UK prices and specs revealed
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New 2018 Volkswagen Touareg: UK prices and specs revealed

New range-topping Volkswagen Touareg SUV is now on sale in the UK, costing from £51,995
News
21 Jun 2018
New Volkswagen SEDRIC review
Volkswagen Sedric - front static

New Volkswagen SEDRIC review

We go for a ride in the Volkswagen SEDRIC, VW’s self-driving taxi of the future
Road tests
20 Jun 2018
New BMW 8 Series coupe officially revealed
BMW 8 Series - studio front

New BMW 8 Series coupe officially revealed

8 Series coupe returns to BMW’s lineup after two decade absence, with 840d and M850i on sale now
News
15 Jun 2018
“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"
Jaguar I-Pace - Opinion

“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"

Using the impressive Jaguar I-Pace as a foundation, the British marque can become an industry leader in EVs, thinks Jonathan Burn
Opinion
6 Jun 2018
New Lexus RX L seven-seater: prices, specs and details
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New Lexus RX L seven-seater: prices, specs and details

Full details of the new seven-seat Lexus RX L, including 0-62mph, economy and emissions
News
4 Jun 2018
Toyota GT 86 Club Series Blue Edition launched
Toyota GT86 Club Series Blue Edition - front

Toyota GT 86 Club Series Blue Edition launched

Club Series gains second model as Toyota makes nod to racing heritage with GT 86 Blue Edition
News
31 May 2018
New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 2018 facelift review
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer facelift - front

New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 2018 facelift review

Has a raft of updates helped to keep the family-friendly BMW 2 Series Active Tourer MPV relevant?
Road tests
16 May 2018
New Mercedes CLS 450 2018 review
Mercedes CLS 450 - front

New Mercedes CLS 450 2018 review

Merc’s CLS is a relaxed and luxurious cruiser in 450 4Matic form, but how does it cope on UK roads?
Road tests
16 May 2018
Lynk & Co 02 SUV review
Lynk & Co 02 SUV - front

Lynk & Co 02 SUV review

Set to arrive in Europe in 2020, we’ve been for an early drive in the Lynk & Co 02 SUV
Road tests
27 Apr 2018
New Land Rover Discovery Si6 2018 review
Land Rover Discovery HSE Si6 - front

New Land Rover Discovery Si6 2018 review

We drive the Land Rover Discovery Si6 to see what our reigning Car of the Year is like with supercharged petrol power
Road tests
13 Apr 2018
New Ferrari 812 Superfast 2018 review
Ferrari 812 Superfast - front

New Ferrari 812 Superfast 2018 review

We see if the new Ferrari 812 Superfast supercar lives up to the name on British tarmac
Road tests
29 Mar 2018
New Audi Q1 SUV set to arrive in 2020

New Audi Q1 SUV set to arrive in 2020

Smallest member of the Audi Q family expected to get the go-ahead, with its arrival due in two years’ time
News
17 Mar 2018
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New 2018 Mercedes A-Class revealed
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New 2018 Mercedes A-Class revealed

The new Mercedes A-Class hatchback will cost from £25,800 in the UK, with first customer deliveries due in May
News
7 Mar 2018
Honda's homecoming: the Civic Type R and NSX road trip
Honda Civic Type R and two NSXs

Honda's homecoming: the Civic Type R and NSX road trip

We take the Honda NSX and Civic Type R back to Japan for a trip to Mount Fuji – and a race against the weather
Features
12 Feb 2018
Higher performance BMW i8s supercar under consideration
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Higher performance BMW i8s supercar under consideration

A more powerful ‘S’ version of the i8 hybrid supercar could be on the way from BMW
News
16 Jan 2018
New Ford Edge ST: facelift brings 335bhp hot SUV
Ford Edge ST revealed - front

New Ford Edge ST: facelift brings 335bhp hot SUV

Ford's 2018 Edge facelift package includes a new ST model, but it’s not for UK buyers.
News
15 Jan 2018
Long-term test: BMW 5 Series (2017-2023)
BMW 5 Series - front

Long-term test: BMW 5 Series (2017-2023)

Final report: after thousands of miles in the BMW 5 Series, we can only conclude that it’s still top of the executive saloon class
Long-term tests
3 Jan 2018
Alfa’s new large SUV to spearhead electrification plans
Alfa Romeo large SUV - front (watermarked)

Alfa’s new large SUV to spearhead electrification plans

New flagship Alfa Romeo SUV featuring a 400bhp mild hybrid powertrain on its way to sit above the Stelvio and rival the Audi Q7
News
28 Dec 2017
Smart ForFour review
Smart ForFour - front cornering

Smart ForFour review

The Smart ForFour is like the ForTwo but with two extra doors and seats - is it worth choosing over city car rivals?
In-depth reviews
19 Dec 2017
Renault Symbioz concept review
Renault Symbioz concept - front

Renault Symbioz concept review

We get a glimpse of the future as we test Renault's Symbioz concept, which promises autonomous driving, electric power and full connectivity
Road tests
14 Dec 2017
Honda N-One review
Honda N-One - front

Honda N-One review

We drive the Japan-only Honda N-One in Tokyo to see how it compares to our European city cars
Road tests
22 Nov 2017
Lexus NX 300h 2017 facelift review
Lexus NX 300h - Front Cornering

Lexus NX 300h 2017 facelift review

Can updates to the Lexus NX 300h save it from mediocrity in a competitive class? We drive it in the UK to find out…
Road tests
21 Nov 2017
New Honda S2000 could get green light
Honda S2000 rendering

New Honda S2000 could get green light

The Honda S2000 could return as a new sub-NSX sports car if there is enough demand
News
25 Oct 2017