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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

Honda and Hitachi team up for electric motor company
Honda Clarity - front tracking

Honda and Hitachi team up for electric motor company

Honda and Hitachi working together on a new electric venture, which will develop and manufacture new motors
News
3 Jul 2017
New £165k McLaren 570S Spider uncovered at Goodwood
McLaren 570S Spider - Goodwood front

New £165k McLaren 570S Spider uncovered at Goodwood

Sports Series grows with addition of the powerful McLaren 570S Spider, which has made its official debut at Goodwood
News
30 Jun 2017
Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge arrives at Goodwood
Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge - show front

Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge arrives at Goodwood

The convertible Rolls-Royce Dawn joins the Wraith and Ghost in getting the Black Badge treatment
News
29 Jun 2017
Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro makes Goodwood debut
Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro - front

Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro makes Goodwood debut

Track-only Aston Martin Vulcan gets AMR Pro upgrade package with added aerodynamics and a re-tuned gearbox
News
29 Jun 2017
Toyota Aygo gains bright new x-cite trim
Toyota Aygo x-cite

Toyota Aygo gains bright new x-cite trim

Toyota's city car gets a black and red makeover with new x-cite model
News
27 Jun 2017
Jaguar XE, XF and F-Pace gain 296bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine
Jaguar F-Pace - front

Jaguar XE, XF and F-Pace gain 296bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine

Jaguar's three core models now have a new turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol first seen on the new four-cylinder F-Type
News
26 Jun 2017
Range Rover SVO bodykit adds sporty looks for £10k

Range Rover SVO bodykit adds sporty looks for £10k

New bodykit can be retrofitted to all standard wheelbase Range Rovers from 2013 onwards
News
16 Jun 2017
2019 Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk hints at two second 0-60 time
Tesla Roadster

2019 Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk hints at two second 0-60 time

Here's the latest on Tesla's next-generation electric convertible sports car, due in 2019
News
16 Jun 2017
Toyota GT 86 Orange Edition review
Toyota GT86 Orange Edition - front

Toyota GT 86 Orange Edition review

The GT 86 Orange Edition is the first of Toyota's 'Club Series' specials. We've taken it for a drive
Road tests
8 Jun 2017
Limited Mazda 2 Tech Edition adds extra equipment
Mazda 2 Tech Edition

Limited Mazda 2 Tech Edition adds extra equipment

New Tech Edition version of the Mazda 2 will be limited to 750 units when it hits showrooms in July
News
5 Jun 2017
Peugeot 308 updated for 2017 with fresh look and engines
2017 Peugeot 308

Peugeot 308 updated for 2017 with fresh look and engines

Peugeot 308 updates include tweaked face with new grille and headlights, joined by new tech and developments under the bonnet
News
1 Jun 2017
Five stars for Skoda Kodiaq in latest Euro NCAP tests
Skoda Kodiaq Euro NCAP

Five stars for Skoda Kodiaq in latest Euro NCAP tests

A fresh batch of Euro NCAP crash test results is in, with scores for the new Skoda Kodiaq, MINI Countryman, Nissan Micra and Suzuki Swift
News
31 May 2017
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Toyota reveals limited edition Aygo x-claim for summer
toyota aygo x

Toyota reveals limited edition Aygo x-claim for summer

New x-claim model is limited to just 350 units in the UK and comes with a contrasting white and red finish inside and out
News
30 May 2017
Skoda Superb updated with new tech for 2017

Skoda Superb updated with new tech for 2017

The Skoda Superb family saloon gains new infotainment systems, new driver assists and fresh comfort features
News
30 May 2017
New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway 2017 review
Dacia Logan MCV Stepway - front

New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway 2017 review

Budget Dacia Logan MCV Stepway estate gets chunky makeover to give it pseudo-SUV look
Road tests
26 May 2017
Vauxhall Crossland X 1.6 diesel 2017 review
Vauxhall Crossland X - front

Vauxhall Crossland X 1.6 diesel 2017 review

We get behind the wheel of the entry-level diesel version of the new Vauxhall Crossland X SUV
Road tests
23 May 2017
Jim Hackett named new Ford boss as Mark Fields retires

Jim Hackett named new Ford boss as Mark Fields retires

Ford Chief Executive Mark Fields has been replaced by Jim Hackett - Ford's former Smart Mobility boss
News
22 May 2017
New Ford Ka+ White Edition 2017 review
Ford Ka+ White Edition - front

New Ford Ka+ White Edition 2017 review

The Ford Ka+ White Edition adds extra styling and comes loaded with kit, but does it offer value for money?
Road tests
19 May 2017
Bentley Bentayga swoops in with falconry makeover

Bentley Bentayga swoops in with falconry makeover

Bespoke Bentley Bentayga arrives with unique falconry kit and inspired makeover, undertaken by Mulliner
News
18 May 2017
Limited run Toyota GT86 Orange Edition revealed
Toyota GT86 Orange Edition - front

Limited run Toyota GT86 Orange Edition revealed

This GT86 is Toyota’s first under a special edition series carrying the new Club Series badge
News
16 May 2017
NextEV NIO EP9 all-electric hypercar fastest ever
NextEV NIO EP9 electric hypercar  - front launch

NextEV NIO EP9 all-electric hypercar fastest ever

China’s NextEV NIO EP9 electric hypercar has set a new lap record of just 6m 45.9s around the Green Hell
News
16 May 2017
New 2017 BMW 2 Series facelift revealed
BMW 2 Series 2017 facelift front quarter

New 2017 BMW 2 Series facelift revealed

BMW 2 Series updated for 2017 with subtle new look inside and out, alongside new infotainment technology
News
11 May 2017
BMW 1 Series receives mild facelift for 2017
2017 BMW 1 Series upgrades front quarter

BMW 1 Series receives mild facelift for 2017

New BMW 1 Series Shadow special edition cars get minor styling tweaks, but big news is upgraded infotainment and refreshed cabin
News
11 May 2017
2017 Porsche 911 GT3 laps the Nurburgring in 7:12.7s
2017 Porsche 911 GT3

2017 Porsche 911 GT3 laps the Nurburgring in 7:12.7s

The new Porsche 911 GT3 has set one of the fastest ‘Ring laps in production car history in ‘standard trim’
News
5 May 2017
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Ford Fiesta ST 5-door review
Ford Fiesta ST 5-door - front

Ford Fiesta ST 5-door review

A new Fiesta ST is on the way but that hasn't stopped the current model gaining an extra pair of doors to help with the run-out...
Road tests
4 May 2017
New SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI 2017 review
SEAT Leon ST - front

New SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI 2017 review

We drive the facelifted SEAT Leon ST with the 1.0-litre petrol engine, but do the punchier diesel options make more sense?
Road tests
4 May 2017
New Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 1.5 TSI details revealed
Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf vs Renault Megane - golf tracking

New Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 1.5 TSI details revealed

New VW Bluemotion Golf uses 129bhp 1.5-litre TSI and returns a claimed 61.4mpg thanks to engine-off coasting
News
4 May 2017
Nissan trials Signal Shield compartment to deter phone use
Nissan Signal Shield Compartment

Nissan trials Signal Shield compartment to deter phone use

To combat mobile phone use while driving, Nissan has revealed the Signal Shield prototype to block incoming messages
News
2 May 2017
Lotus Exige Cup 380 revealed with extra downforce
Lotus Exige Cup 380 - front

Lotus Exige Cup 380 revealed with extra downforce

New track honed Exige gets 375bhp and up to 200kg of downforce thanks to new bodywork tweaks
News
21 Apr 2017
Hyundai Santa Fe Endurance celebrates Antarctic crossing

Hyundai Santa Fe Endurance celebrates Antarctic crossing

New special edition Santa Fe SUV will be limited to 500 units and is a road-going tribute to two Trans-Antarctic expeditions
News
20 Apr 2017
Audi R8 Audi Sport Edition revealed
Audi R8 Audi Sport edition

Audi R8 Audi Sport Edition revealed

Limited edition Audi R8 gets Audi Sport inspired visual makeover, with production run of 200 planned
News
12 Apr 2017
Dodge unleashes 829bhp, wheelie popping Challenger SRT Demon
2018 Dodge Demon

Dodge unleashes 829bhp, wheelie popping Challenger SRT Demon

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the ultimate straight line muscle car and can crack the quarter mile in 9.65s
News
12 Apr 2017
Subaru Ascent named as the brand's seven-seat American SUV
subaru ascent concept front quarter

Subaru Ascent named as the brand's seven-seat American SUV

New large Subaru SUV to take on Ascent name. New design study based on VIZIV-7 Concept previews how it will look
News
12 Apr 2017
Rolls-Royce reveals one-off Wraith by Emirati artist

Rolls-Royce reveals one-off Wraith by Emirati artist

Bespoke Wraith has already been sold to a Middle Eastern customer, and is part of a new art collection by Mohammed Kazem
News
7 Apr 2017
Porsche and Audi to join forces over new EV platform

Porsche and Audi to join forces over new EV platform

Two VW group firms to collaborate over electrification and autonomous tech up to 2025, with new large EVs in the pipeline
News
5 Apr 2017