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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

Volkswagen adds R-Line options to T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace

Volkswagen adds R-Line options to T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace

Two sportier looking Volkswagen SUVs have arrived on sale in the UK in the shape of the T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace R-Line models
News
5 Apr 2018
Skoda Superb SportLine Plus arrives amid various updates
Skoda Superb Sportline Plus

Skoda Superb SportLine Plus arrives amid various updates

Skoda updates the spec of all models but the entry level Superb S, while adding a second SportLine badged car
News
4 Apr 2018
New 2018 Kia Picanto X-Line: plush X-Line S trim added
Kia Picanto X-Line - Frankfurt front

New 2018 Kia Picanto X-Line: plush X-Line S trim added

Taller riding Kia city car now available in two flavours; X-Line and X-Line S
News
4 Apr 2018
Citroen C1 updated with new tech and a refreshed engine
Citroen C1

Citroen C1 updated with new tech and a refreshed engine

Citroen's city car gets the same engine updates as the new Toyota Aygo, plus a handful of new driver assists
News
3 Apr 2018
New BMW X2 2018 review
BMW X2 - front

New BMW X2 2018 review

The stylish and sporty BMW X2 SUV has landed in Britain, but is it a hit?
Road tests
29 Mar 2018
New Ford Fiesta: Fiesta Active crossover now on sale in UK
New 2017 Ford Fiesta Active - presentation front

New Ford Fiesta: Fiesta Active crossover now on sale in UK

Ford's ever-popular supermini returns with a new seventh-generation model. Here's everything you need to know
News
20 Mar 2018
New Audi A7 Sportback 2018 review
Audi A7 Sportback - front

New Audi A7 Sportback 2018 review

We give our verdict on the new Audi A7 Sportback, as the luxury four-door coupe hits British roads for the first time
Road tests
16 Mar 2018
New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review
New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review - front

New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review

We try the limited edition Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport, which features unique styling cues inside and out
Road tests
12 Mar 2018
Best concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
Hyundai Le Fil concept news header

Best concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Click through our gallery of the best future-gazing concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
News
9 Mar 2018
Bespoke McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO appears at Geneva
2018 McLaren Senna Carbon Theme front

Bespoke McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO appears at Geneva

MSO adapted version of the 789bhp McLaren Senna showcased at the Geneva Motor Show
News
7 Mar 2018
New Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition arrives at Geneva
Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition - front

New Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition arrives at Geneva

Special edition version of range-topping hybrid Lexus RC to go on sale in the UK in May
News
7 Mar 2018
Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed
Elextra EV four-seat supercar front

Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed

Swiss/German four-door all-electric supercar will do 0-62mph in 2.3s and offer 373-mile range
News
27 Feb 2018
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Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Electrification of every Volvo model from 2019 could be followed by coupe SUV additions, including an XC50
News
22 Feb 2018
BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up

BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up

New limited edition 30 Jahre drop-top M4 arrives on sale in the UK, with just 30 units for British BMW buyers
News
20 Feb 2018
New Audi RS 4 2018 review
Audi RS 4 Avant - front

New Audi RS 4 2018 review

The latest Audi RS 4 has been downsized from a V8 to a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, but it's faster than ever before
Road tests
15 Feb 2018
ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars

ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars

Coachbuilder ARES opens new Italian base, revealing a bespoke Bentley coupe in the process
News
9 Feb 2018
FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service

FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service

Classic Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos to be sourced, completely restored to factory standard, then sold to collectors
News
8 Feb 2018
New DS 7 Crossback 2018 review
DS 7 Crossback - front

New DS 7 Crossback 2018 review

The all-new DS 7 Crossback SUV has arrived to rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40, but is it a contender?
Road tests
31 Jan 2018
New 200mph+ Lister Thunder is a 666bhp Jaguar F-Type
Lister Thunder - front

New 200mph+ Lister Thunder is a 666bhp Jaguar F-Type

Lister spins its own take on a Jaguar again with bespoke F-Type, limited to 99 units
News
31 Jan 2018
New Kia Picanto X-Line 2018 review
Kia Picanto X-Line - front

New Kia Picanto X-Line 2018 review

The new jacked-up Kia Picanto X-Line joins a rapidly growing list of micro SUVs, but how does it compare to its rivals?
Road tests
30 Jan 2018
New Subaru XV 2018 review
Subaru XV - front

New Subaru XV 2018 review

We drive the new Subaru XV in the UK for the first time to see if it's good enough to compete in the competitive crossover class
Road tests
26 Jan 2018
New 2018 Volkswagen up! GTI: UK prices and specs revealed
Volkswagen up! GTI - front

New 2018 Volkswagen up! GTI: UK prices and specs revealed

Turbocharged Volkswagen up! GTI city car will deliver 113bhp, and cost from £13,750 in three-door form
News
18 Jan 2018
Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label special edition arrives in UK
Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label

Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label special edition arrives in UK

New flagship Amarok pick-up truck is on sale now, limited to 200 units
News
17 Jan 2018
New Jaguar E-Pace D240 diesel review
Jaguar E-Pace 240D diesel - front

New Jaguar E-Pace D240 diesel review

The Jaguar E-Pace SUV could become the brand's biggest seller, but will customers be better off with the D240 or D180?
Road tests
16 Jan 2018
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New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018 review
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - front

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018 review

The bigger, seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SUV arrives in Britain
Road tests
12 Jan 2018
New Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI 150 Edition review
Skoda Karoq - front

New Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI 150 Edition review

The flagship Skoda Karoq Edition is as lavish as the new SUV comes, but is it worth the extra money?
Road tests
12 Jan 2018
New Volkswagen Polo 1.0 petrol 2018 review
Volkswagen Polo - best superminis

New Volkswagen Polo 1.0 petrol 2018 review

We've got our hands on the new Volkswagen Polo in the UK in 1.0 MPI guise, but is the 64bhp unit the engine to pick?
Road tests
10 Jan 2018
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer receive the same set of updates, including a tweaked design, cabin refresh and new engines
News
10 Jan 2018
New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115
Frankfurt - Honda Jazz facelift - front

New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115

Updated Honda Jazz also features a new Sport model with 128bhp costing £17,155
News
4 Jan 2018
New Vauxhall Viva Rocks 2018 review
Vauxhall Viva Rocks - front

New Vauxhall Viva Rocks 2018 review

The Vauxhall Viva Rocks takes the fight to the Suzuki Ignis in the crossover-inspired city car sector, but what's it like on the road?
Road tests
15 Dec 2017
New Ford EcoSport 2018 review

New Ford EcoSport 2018 review

A facelift isn't quite enough to fire the Ford EcoSport into contention with the compact crossover top dogs...
Road tests
5 Dec 2017
New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range
Lexus RX 450h Sport

New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range

Lexus has added a sporty new mid-grade option to the RX line-up, though only for the range-topping V6 hybrid model
News
23 Nov 2017
Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s

Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s

Great Wall-owned Wey is eyeing European sales, with its first SUV due in the next five years
News
17 Nov 2017
New Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain 2017 review
Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain - front

New Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain 2017 review

Don't want an SUV, but still want rugged off-road ability in a luxury package? The new Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain could be the answer
Road tests
15 Nov 2017
New Fiat Fullback Cross 2017 review
Fiat Fullback Cross - front

New Fiat Fullback Cross 2017 review

The upmarket Fiat Fullback Cross pick-up adds rugged styling and extra kit, but is it worth the extra cash?
Road tests
9 Nov 2017