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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

Hyundai Bayon review
Hyundai Bayon - front
In-depth reviews

Hyundai Bayon review

The Hyundai Bayon is a fine small SUV, with striking looks, impressive levels of refinement and useful on-board tech
14 Apr 2023
Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge updated with new battery tech
Volvo C40
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Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge updated with new battery tech

The mid-size all-electric Volvo XC40 SUV gets better battery and powertrain technology for a useful range boost
5 Apr 2023
New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review
DS 3 E-Tense - front
Road tests

New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review

The electric DS 3 E-Tense SUV gets a useful increase in range, but is still very pricey
4 Apr 2023
SsangYong Musso pick-up gains new, longer Saracen+ variant
Ssangyong Musso Saracen+ - front static
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SsangYong Musso pick-up gains new, longer Saracen+ variant

The SsangYong Musso gains Saracen+ models with 12 inches of extra load length
3 Apr 2023
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Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased
Skoda Enyaq iv Camper - side profile sketch
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Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased

Skoda has set its in-house design and engineering students loose on the Enyaq SUV and they’ve come up with a camper…
30 Mar 2023
New DS 7 E-Tense 360 4x4 2023 review
DS 7 E-Tense 4x4 360 - front
Road tests

New DS 7 E-Tense 360 4x4 2023 review

The DS 7 has lost the Crossback, but have updates made it any better? We find out...
28 Mar 2023
New Fisker Ocean claims record official SUV range of up to 440 miles
Fisker Ocean at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed - front end
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New Fisker Ocean claims record official SUV range of up to 440 miles

The ‘Extreme’ version of Ocean SUV with the Hyper Range battery claims top spot as longest range electric SUV on sale in Europe
28 Mar 2023

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Alfa Romeo Tonale Edizione Bambini is a one-off concept for stressed parents
Alfa Romeo Tonale Edzione Bambini - front static
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Alfa Romeo Tonale Edizione Bambini is a one-off concept for stressed parents

Alfa has boosted the family-friendly credentials of its Tonale in a one-off concept car
28 Mar 2023
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New 2023 Renault Espace breaks cover as an SUV
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New 2023 Renault Espace breaks cover as an SUV

The Renault Espace has morphed into an SUV based on the Austral, but it won’t be coming to the UK
28 Mar 2023
All-electric Vauxhall Grandland replacement confirmed for 2024
Grandland vs Karoq vs Qashqai - Vauxhall Grandland cornering
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All-electric Vauxhall Grandland replacement confirmed for 2024

Vauxhall’s next family SUV will use new STLA Medium electric platform and could have a range of up to 435 miles
22 Mar 2023
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New Dacia Bigster SUV confirmed for 2025 arrival
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New Dacia Bigster SUV confirmed for 2025 arrival

New C-segment SUV will arrive a year after the third-generation Duster SUV
20 Mar 2023
New Audi RS 6 and RS 7 ‘performance’ variants come with boost to 621bhp 
Audi RS 6 and RS 7 performance
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New Audi RS 6 and RS 7 ‘performance’ variants come with boost to 621bhp 

There’s more power and pace for Audi’s big performance estate and fastback, but for a big price
28 Nov 2022
New BMW 3.0 CSL gets 552bhp straight-six power and manual gearbox
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New BMW 3.0 CSL gets 552bhp straight-six power and manual gearbox

The new BMW 3.0 CSL gets bespoke bodywork and the most powerful six-cylinder engine ever fitted in a road-going BMW
24 Nov 2022
New Mazda Vision Study Model concept revealed with RX-7-inspired styling
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New Mazda Vision Study Model concept revealed with RX-7-inspired styling

There’s more than a hint of a new RX-7 in quietly revealed Mazda future vision, though it’s not a reality yet
22 Nov 2022
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Morgan Super 3 gains roof in new Orlebar Brown collaboration
OB x Morgan Super 3 - front
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Morgan Super 3 gains roof in new Orlebar Brown collaboration

Morgan tie-up with fashion brand will see one-off Super 3 tour Europe
21 Nov 2022
Cupra Leon lineup gains 148bhp and 187bhp engines
Cupra Leon estate - front
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Cupra Leon lineup gains 148bhp and 187bhp engines

New ‘warm’ options for Cupra range add new pure petrol options to the mix
9 Nov 2022
New 2023 Peugeot 408: UK prices and specs revealed
Peugeot 408 - front static
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New 2023 Peugeot 408: UK prices and specs revealed

Radical new Peugeot ‘lifted fastback’ hits the UK from just over £30k
8 Nov 2022
Renault launches Ampere electric car business unit and Geely ICE joint-venture
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Renault launches Ampere electric car business unit and Geely ICE joint-venture

New Ampere unit will develop EV hardware and software for Renault while Geely tie-up could be central to Dacia’s future
8 Nov 2022
New 1,000bhp 2022 Hummer EV lands in the UK
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New 1,000bhp 2022 Hummer EV lands in the UK

The Hummer EV boasts 1,000bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds
3 Nov 2022
London’s New Routemaster bus goes all-electric with ‘repowered’ retrofit
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London’s New Routemaster bus goes all-electric with ‘repowered’ retrofit

Norfolk based Equipmake reveals a conversion kit for the New Routemaster that makes diesel-hybrid bus fully-electric
1 Nov 2022
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New Jeep CJ Surge concept electrifies 2022 SEMA show
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New Jeep CJ Surge concept electrifies 2022 SEMA show

The future of Jeep tuning will embrace electrification, as showcased in new restomod concept car
31 Oct 2022
New Mercedes SL 2022: pricing, specs and performance
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New Mercedes SL 2022: pricing, specs and performance

The Mercedes SL gains an extra two seats and retains a V8-powered AMG version
14 Oct 2022
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Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test
Toyota Yaris Cross final report - James Brodie 'shaking hands' with the Yaris Cross
Long-term tests

Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test

Final report: After six months’ probation, compact SUV has got the job
20 Sep 2022
Two new Aston Martins set for Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2022
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Two new Aston Martins set for Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2022

Aston will provide an update on the Valhalla supercar at Pebble Beach, as well as launching two new models
1 Aug 2022
DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special
DS E-Tense Performance Prototype - front
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DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special

DS CEO won’t rule out making 804bhp Formula E powered coupe with the same powertrain as its Formula E cars, but a road-going version would be difficul…
1 Aug 2022
TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more
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TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more

TVR has big new model plans including an electric SUV…
29 Jul 2022
New Aston Martin DBX707 2022 review
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New Aston Martin DBX707 2022 review

How does the hot Aston Martin DBX707 SUV cope with British roads?
24 Jul 2022
New all-electric Nissan Micra to rival upcoming Renault 5
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New all-electric Nissan Micra to rival upcoming Renault 5

The Nissan Micra supermini will be replaced with new all-electric model, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
21 Jul 2022
Skoda gives Karoq SUV raft of updates for 2023
Skoda Karoq - front tracking
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Skoda gives Karoq SUV raft of updates for 2023

More style and tech for mid-size family SUV with updates to 2023 model range
13 Jul 2022
Prodrive P25 Impreza blasts in as 400bhp tribute to Subaru legend
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Prodrive P25 Impreza blasts in as 400bhp tribute to Subaru legend

Prodrive has revealed its new recreation car that could well be the stuff of rally fans’ dreams: a modernised take on the legendary Subaru Impreza 22B…
20 Jun 2022
SEAT can’t make electric cars cheap enough, says brand R&D boss
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SEAT can’t make electric cars cheap enough, says brand R&D boss

SEAT can only introduce EVs when it becomes affordable to do so, while the design boss confirms the Cupra brand’s looks will move decisively away from…
8 Jun 2022
Stunning new Lynk & Co The Next Day concept previews brand’s cars of tomorrow
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Stunning new Lynk & Co The Next Day concept previews brand’s cars of tomorrow

The bold new Lynk & Co The Next Day concept car debuts an advanced new plug-in hybrid powertrain and some crazy doors
6 Jun 2022
New hot Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 blasts in with 469bhp
Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 - front
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New hot Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 blasts in with 469bhp

The Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 is a more powerful and focused version of the popular electric car and takes on the Tesla Model 3 Performance saloon wi…
2 Jun 2022
New 2022 Lexus RX SUV arrives with bold look to take on the BMW X5
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New 2022 Lexus RX SUV arrives with bold look to take on the BMW X5

The large Lexus RX SUV comes with plug-in and conventional hybrid power, plus a totally revamped interior
1 Jun 2022