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Jonathan Burn

Jonathan is Auto Express’ news editor, responsible for ensuring the website and magazine are bursting with stories that matter to you. Having worked every job on the news desk, Jonathan has an eye for a story and can be frequently found at global motor shows asking car bosses questions they’d rather not hear.

e-mail: jonathan_burn@dennis.co.uk

New Mazda RX sports car still on track

New Mazda RX concept car set for Tokyo Motor Show as Mazda confirms intention to bring the rotary engined sports car to life

News

15 Sep 2017

Frankfurt - BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo - front

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New BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo revealed at Frankfurt

The new BMW 6 Series GT has debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, before arriving in the UK in November

News

12 Sep 2017

Smart Vision EQ ForFour concept - Frankfurt front

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Smart Vision EQ ForTwo concept revealed

The all-electric, fully autonomous Smart Vision EQ ForTwo concept gives a glimpse into the brand's future

News

12 Sep 2017

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2017 Bugatti Chiron does 0-249-0mph in 42 seconds

Bugatti has been putting the 1,479bhp Chiron through its paces on camera, with Juan Pablo Montoya at the wheel

News

11 Sep 2017

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How will car ownership look in the future?

Manufacturers are facing a revolution in the way people own and use cars. We speak to the senior execs in charge to get their views...

News

13 Aug 2017

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New Audi RS 3 Sportback 2017 review

The engine really is the star of the show in the new Audi RS 3 Sportback, with power now up to 395bhp

Road tests

9 Aug 2017

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Skoda Octavia Scout review

The Skoda Octavia Scout gets more rugged bodywork and a 4x4 drivetrain

In-depth reviews

26 Jul 2017

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New Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV: UK prices and specs revealed

Alfa's first SUV hits UK showrooms this autumn with a selection of four engines planned in time

News

20 Jul 2017

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BMW 4 Series Convertible 2017 review

The BMW 4 Series Convertible has been updated for 2017. We test it in 430i M Sport guise to see if it's improved

Road tests

30 Jun 2017

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Making the London Taxi: the UK's first car plant in a decade

The London Taxi Company has built a new £300m factory in the Midlands. We've been to see how the money was spent...

Features

17 Jun 2017

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Honda i-MMD hybrid prototype review

The Japanese manufacturer is developing a hybrid powertrain with no physical transmission. We've been to test it

Road tests

8 Jun 2017

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New Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 Bi-TDI 2017 review

The new Arteon is Volkswagen's attempt at a premium coupe, but can it tempt buyers away from BMW and Audi?

Road tests

31 May 2017

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Nissan Juke Nismo RS review

The Nissan Juke NISMO RS is a characterful take on the hot-hatch concept, with compromises

Road tests

21 Apr 2017

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New Audi TT RS coupe 2016 review

Watch out Audi R8, the most powerful Audi TT RS ever made is hot on your tail…

Road tests

20 Apr 2017

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New BMW M4 CS revealed with 454bhp and 32kg of weight loss

The BMW M4 CS has arrived at the Shanghai Motor Show to sit between the standard M4 and the mighty GTS

News

19 Apr 2017

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Infiniti reveals new QX80 Monograph concept at New York

Infiniti has pulled the covers off its QX80 Monograph concept, previewing its large luxury SUV ambitions

News

12 Apr 2017

Skoda Octavia Estate 2017 facelift front

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New Skoda Octavia Estate 2017 facelift review

Skoda's Octavia Estate remains a family car that can tick all the boxes, put them its the boot and drive away, economically.

Road tests

4 Apr 2017

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New BMW 5 Series M Sport 2017 review

The all-new BMW 5 Series has already impressed us, but does it make as much sense in 520d M Sport guise?

Road tests

17 Feb 2017

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Honda Civic Type R Black Edition 2017 review

Limited-run Civic Type R adds more visual drama and keeps the standard hot hatch's entertainment factor

Road tests

27 Jan 2017

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New Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 review

The Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastback's foldable metal roof adds a touch of extra glamour and refinement to an already great car

Road tests

17 Jan 2017

Caterham Seven Sprint - front tracking 2

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Caterham Seven Sprint 2017 review

Caterham's Seven Sprint is great fun and has charm by the bucketload, but you can't have one...

Road tests

5 Jan 2017

Aston Martin Vanquish S - front cornering

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New Aston Martin Vanquish S 2017 review

Pumped-up Aston Vanquish S GT car takes old-school V12 engine out in style

Road tests

28 Dec 2016

Porsche Panamera 4S diesel - front tracking

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New Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel 2017 review

The new Panamera 4S Diesel hits UK roads, and it quickly becomes the most comfortable car Porsche makes

Road tests

20 Dec 2016

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New Audi S3 Saloon 2017 review

As a hot small car to drive on a daily basis, this Audi S3 Saloon ticks a lot of boxes

Road tests

13 Dec 2016

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Citroen C5 to be reborn in futuristic style

Exclusive images show bold new look for the Citroen C5 as brand bids to take on premium models in 2018

News

8 Dec 2016

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Lotus Exige Sport 380 2017 review

Stripped-out Lotus Exige Sport 380 road racer is thrilling to drive, but it comes at a cost

Road tests

29 Nov 2016

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Jaguar Land Rover to build electric cars in the UK

The new push on an EV future as seen in the Jaguar I-Pace concept could mean up to 10,000 new jobs for JLR

News

25 Nov 2016

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New Smart ForTwo Electric Drive 2017 review

Smart's ForTwo city car is an obvious candidate to thrive with electric power but what's the truth? We test the ForTwo Electric Drive

Road tests

18 Nov 2016

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Porsche Panamera long-wheelbase revealed at LA Motor Show

New long-wheelbase version of the Panamera is available across almost the entire range, and there's a new entry level V6 too

News

16 Nov 2016

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New VW Transporter Bluemotion claims over 50mpg

Volkswagen has applied its Bluemotion fuel-saving tech to the Transporter van and the result is a claimed 51.4mpg combined

News

27 Oct 2016

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Audi quits Le Mans for Formula E

Audi confirms future motorsport involvement will be with Formula E after it withdraws from WEC and Le Mans

News

26 Oct 2016

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New Nissan GT-R Track Edition review

Circuit-ready kit adds even more focus to 562bhp Nissan GT-R supercar

Road tests

14 Oct 2016

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New Nissan GT-R 2017 review

Latest 2017 revisions to the Nissan GT-R supercar are the most significant yet, but it has more 'everyday' supercar rivals than ever before

Road tests

5 Oct 2016

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Maserati Ghibli diesel 2016 review

We drive the revised Maserati Ghibli fitted with Maserati's 3.0-litre diesel engine

Road tests

22 Sep 2016

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New Infiniti QX30 2016 review

Infiniti wades into the crossover market, but is its first attempt at a chunky small car a winner?

Road tests

13 Sep 2016