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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

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
New Mercedes SLC 180 2017 review
Mercedes SLC 180 - front

New Mercedes SLC 180 2017 review

The Mercedes SLC 180 is the new entry-level model in the range, bringing the sports car closer to the Mazda MX-5's price point
Road tests
7 Nov 2017
New Volvo V90 T8 plug-in hybrid 2017 review
Volvo V90 T8 - front

New Volvo V90 T8 plug-in hybrid 2017 review

We drive the T8 plug-in hybrid version of the premium Volvo V90 estate
Road tests
1 Nov 2017
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New 2018 Hyundai i30 N: UK prices and specs revealed
Frankfurt - Hyundai i30 N - front

New 2018 Hyundai i30 N: UK prices and specs revealed

Hyundai's hot hatch available with 242bhp or 271bhp, and price tag undercutting key rivals
News
31 Oct 2017
New MG ZS 2017 review
MG ZS - front

New MG ZS 2017 review

The MG ZS is the latest car to enter the small SUV market. Is it a contender?
Road tests
30 Oct 2017
New Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI diesel 2017 review
Volkswagen T-Roc - front

New Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI diesel 2017 review

There will be two diesel versions of the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV in the UK, and we've tried the more powerful 2.0 TDI
Road tests
26 Oct 2017
Nissan to replace Renault in Formula E from 2018/19 season

Nissan to replace Renault in Formula E from 2018/19 season

Renault-Nissan alliance shifts its motorsport strategy, with Nissan to take over from Renault in all-electric racing series
News
25 Oct 2017
Toyota JPN Taxi revealed ahead of Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota JPN Taxi front quarter

Toyota JPN Taxi revealed ahead of Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota's new taxi is on sale now, with the firm aiming for it to become a familiar sight on Tokyo's streets during the 2020 Olympics
News
23 Oct 2017
New Skoda Octavia Estate 1.5 petrol 2017 review
Skoda Octavia Estate 1.5 TSI - front

New Skoda Octavia Estate 1.5 petrol 2017 review

We try the facelifted Skoda Octavia Estate with the brand's new 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine
Road tests
13 Oct 2017
New MG XS crossover becomes the ZS (again)
MG XS

New MG XS crossover becomes the ZS (again)

MG’s new XS SUV once again becomes the ZS ahead of sales later this year
News
4 Oct 2017
Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain
Renault Captur dCi 90 automatic

Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain

Renault's Captur dCi 90 diesel receives option of dual-clutch automatic gearbox, arriving later this month
News
2 Oct 2017
Range Rover Velar 2.0 diesel 2017 review
Range Rover Velar - front action

Range Rover Velar 2.0 diesel 2017 review

How does the new Range Rover Velar SUV measure up as a four-cylinder diesel?
Road tests
29 Sep 2017
Toyota reveals new hot GR series sub brand
Toyota GR series

Toyota reveals new hot GR series sub brand

Japanese market set to be flooded with sporty new Toyotas, and UK equivalent is under consideration
News
19 Sep 2017
New Skoda Citigo 2017 facelift review
Skoda Citigo - front

New Skoda Citigo 2017 facelift review

Updates keep the Skoda Citigo city car fresh, while Monte Carlo trim adds sporty appeal
Road tests
15 Sep 2017
Autonomous Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE concept revealed

Autonomous Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE concept revealed

Jaguar's FUTURE-TYPE concept shows brand's vision for the future, and features a unique 'Sayer' steering wheel to aid car sharing
News
7 Sep 2017
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Latest Euro NCAP results: Full five stars for new Fiesta
Ford Fiesta crash test 2017

Latest Euro NCAP results: Full five stars for new Fiesta

New Ford Fiesta supermini gets full Euro NCAP marks, while a handful of new SUVs have also been put through their paces
News
6 Sep 2017
Limited Ford Ranger Black Edition pick-up truck revealed

Limited Ford Ranger Black Edition pick-up truck revealed

The Ford Ranger pick-up truck gets a dark makeover, and it's coming to Frankfurt later this month
News
1 Sep 2017
New Dacia Sandero Stepway 2017 facelift review
Dacia Sandero Stepway - front

New Dacia Sandero Stepway 2017 facelift review

The facelifted Dacia Sandero Stepway offers space, comfort and low prices, but how does it drive?
Road tests
1 Sep 2017
New Renault Twingo Iconic Special Edition added to range
Renault Twingo Iconic Special Edition - front

New Renault Twingo Iconic Special Edition added to range

New range topping Iconic Special Edition version of the Renault Twingo city car adds extra tech and unique styling tweaks
News
1 Sep 2017
New Smart ForFour ED 2017 review
Smart ForFour ED - front

New Smart ForFour ED 2017 review

We drive the nippy electric Smart ForFour on British roads for the first time
Road tests
1 Sep 2017
Hyundai plans three new all-electric cars by 2022

Hyundai plans three new all-electric cars by 2022

Hyundai to fight on three fronts with range of new hybrid, fuel cell and all-electric cars, including a 311-mile long-range EV
News
17 Aug 2017
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe prices announced
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63  and coupe 2

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe prices announced

Merc's new 503bhp Porsche Macan rival starts from £68,920, with the Coupe from £74,410
News
15 Aug 2017
New SsangYong Korando 2017 facelift review
SsangYong Korando - front

New SsangYong Korando 2017 facelift review

With an all-new SsangYong Korando still two years away, has a second facelift improved the current model?
Road tests
9 Aug 2017
Peugeot introduces 208 Allure Premium Special Edition

Peugeot introduces 208 Allure Premium Special Edition

New 208 Allure Premium boasts a panoramic sunroof and 16-inch alloy wheels as standard
News
7 Aug 2017
New Nissan Navara Trek-1° limited edition goes on sale
Nissan Navara Trek -1 front quarter

New Nissan Navara Trek-1° limited edition goes on sale

The new Navara Trek-1° is based on range topping Tekna model. Just 400 are available in Britain.
News
4 Aug 2017