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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

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
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
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Hennessey Exorcist is a Chevy Camaro speed demon

Hennessey Exorcist is a Chevy Camaro speed demon

Upgrade package by American tuners Hennessey unleashes 1,000bhp from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
News
5 Apr 2017
Citroen Relay gets unofficial H-van 70th anniversary bodykit
Citroen Relay H-Van

Citroen Relay gets unofficial H-van 70th anniversary bodykit

Two designers turn their hands to the Citroen Relay to create a tribute to the iconic H-van on its 70th anniversary
News
5 Apr 2017
Nissan Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse revealed
Nissan Juke Tekna Pulse

Nissan Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse revealed

Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse introduce design tweaks and a premium sound system ahead of an all new model later in 2017
News
3 Apr 2017
Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the ultimate off-road toy

Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the ultimate off-road toy

One-off, heavy duty Hilux dusted down with Tonka inspiration to celebrate pick-up's top sales in Australia
News
30 Mar 2017
Peugeot reveals stylish new 208 Black Edition
Peugeot 208 black edition

Peugeot reveals stylish new 208 Black Edition

Black edition 208 gets 81bhp PureTech petrol engine and £14,595 price tag
News
28 Mar 2017
DS 3 Ines de la Fressange special edition revealed
DS 3 Inas de la Fressange

DS 3 Ines de la Fressange special edition revealed

New special Ines de la Fressange edition of the DS 3 supermini turns up the style ahead of UK release in May
News
23 Mar 2017
Electric cars won't stop petrol growth for at least 20 years
CCS Charger

Electric cars won't stop petrol growth for at least 20 years

Battery technology is the key factor that will prevent electric cars reducing on global petrol demand in the next two decades
News
22 Mar 2017
VLF Automotive Force 1 Roadster on the way

VLF Automotive Force 1 Roadster on the way

Convertible version of Henrik Fisker's Dodge Viper V10 powered supercar could arrive at the Shanghai Motor Show
News
21 Mar 2017
DS 4 Crossback Moondust special edition revealed
DS 4 Crossback Moondust - front

DS 4 Crossback Moondust special edition revealed

New DS 4 Crossback Moondust edition adds a dash of dark styling, and it's on sale now from £26,410
News
20 Mar 2017
Prices revealed for new Abarth 595 Trofeo

Prices revealed for new Abarth 595 Trofeo

Hot Abarth 595 Trofeo borrows from 595 Pista with 158bhp from its 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, and is priced from £17,290
News
17 Mar 2017
Updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro gets extra tech
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro

Updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro gets extra tech

The range-topping Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro has been upgraded for 2017, and now gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
News
17 Mar 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is VW's track-only hot hatch

Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is VW's track-only hot hatch

345bhp Golf comes prepared to do battle in touring car races around the world, priced £79,000 before taxes
News
10 Mar 2017
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Geneva Motor Show 2017: news round-up and show report
Geneva Motor Show 2017 - show stands 1

Geneva Motor Show 2017: news round-up and show report

Find all the cars, news, pictures and video from the Geneva Motor Show 2017 right here.
News
9 Mar 2017
Five stars for new Land Rover Discovery in Euro NCAP tests
Land Rover Discovery 2017 Euro NCAP

Five stars for new Land Rover Discovery in Euro NCAP tests

Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q5 and Toyota C-HR SUVs put through their paces, alongside three superminis in latest tests.
News
1 Mar 2017
Skoda Yeti SE Drive and SE L Drive added to range
Skoda Yeti SE L Drive front quarter static

Skoda Yeti SE Drive and SE L Drive added to range

Skoda Yeti range expanded with the addition of SE Drive and SE L Drive trim levels, ahead of all-new version expected to arrive in 2018
News
13 Feb 2017
Zipcar to provide Uber drivers with cars in new deal
Ultimate guide to car sharing - Zipcar card

Zipcar to provide Uber drivers with cars in new deal

Limited to just 20 cars in the US city of Boston for the moment, the deal could lead to larger co-operation between the two firms
News
10 Feb 2017
Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X takes 4x4 premium
Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X

Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X takes 4x4 premium

New range-topping version of Toyota's SUV includes a games console setup and a suite of driver assists, but a Range Rover Sport price.
News
31 Jan 2017
Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition marks end of production
Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition

Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition marks end of production

Final ever 1,451bhp Venom GT gets special blue paint finish and $1.2 million price tag
News
20 Jan 2017
Revised BMW 4 Series arrives with a new look and more kit
BMW 4 Series facelift 2017 - front cornering

Revised BMW 4 Series arrives with a new look and more kit

Facelifted BMW 4 Series gains design tweaks more technology and M Performance upgrades
News
17 Jan 2017
New facelifted 2017 BMW M4 revealed
BMW 4 Series facelift 2017 - M4 tracking

New facelifted 2017 BMW M4 revealed

BMW updates M4 Coupe with new LED lights, slight styling revisions, plus new options in the cabin
News
17 Jan 2017
New Avatar Roadster sportscar with Focus RS engine revealed
Avatar Roadster

New Avatar Roadster sportscar with Focus RS engine revealed

Two versions of new Devon based two-seater to go on sale this spring, with 250bhp or 350bhp.
News
13 Jan 2017
Honda Civic Type R Black Edition ends Mk9 Civic production
Honda Civic Type R Black Edition

Honda Civic Type R Black Edition ends Mk9 Civic production

Limited edition hot Civic marks the end of the road for the ninth generation Civic, ahead of new model appearing later this year
News
10 Jan 2017