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Paul Adam

Paul was employed across automotive agency and manufacturer-side sectors before joining Auto Express in 2020 as our online reviews editor. After a brief sojourn at a national UK newspaper, Paul returned as executive editor where he worked until early 2025. Despite moving on to pastures new, he remains a regular contributor across our news and reviews sections.

Buying the right car can work wonders for your mental health
Opinion - mental wellbeing

Buying the right car can work wonders for your mental health

Paul Adam explains the role the car can play in helping to give you the ‘me time’ to maintain your wellbeing
Opinion
13 Jun 2025
Volkswagen T-Roc SUV ups its game with Black Edition and Style Design special editions
Volkswagen T-Roc Style Design - front

Volkswagen T-Roc SUV ups its game with Black Edition and Style Design special editions

The new VW T-Roc Style Design and Black Edition models bring added flair and features, replacing the old Style, R-Line and Black Edition models
News
19 May 2025
Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide and Sunderland plant may be affected
Nissan Ariya Nismo - Nissan badge

Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide and Sunderland plant may be affected

Future of employees at UK’s Sunderland plant are uncertain after Nissan announces huge job cuts, plant closures and suspension of post-2026 product pl…
News
13 May 2025
Buying or selling a car can be a frustrating process, but we have the solution
Opinion - car buying and selling

Buying or selling a car can be a frustrating process, but we have the solution

Paul Adam explains how we can help to take the drama out of buying or selling a car
Opinion
6 Mar 2025
MG Cyberster review
MG Cyberster 2024 UK - front

MG Cyberster review

The MG Cyberster brings strong performance and eye-catching design, but is more open-topped grand tourer than MGB-style sports car
In-depth reviews
4 Mar 2025
Car Deal Alert! Honda Jazz ‘Grand Sale’ brings big discount and low-rate finance
Honda Jazz - front tracking

Car Deal Alert! Honda Jazz ‘Grand Sale’ brings big discount and low-rate finance

Honda introduces a UK-wide finance campaign for its practical Jazz supermini, including £1,000 deposit contribution
News
6 Feb 2025
Cord One EV charger review
Cord One EV charger

Cord One EV charger review

If you’re after a hassle-free home EV charger at a great price, then the Cord One is worth considering
Product reviews
27 Jan 2025
Winter is the best time to buy a convertible car
Opinion - convertibles

Winter is the best time to buy a convertible car

Paul Adam explains why poor weather can result in big bargains
Opinion
23 Jan 2025
Volkswagen Amarok pick-up review
Volkswagen Amarok - front tracking

Volkswagen Amarok pick-up review

If you’re after a pick-up truck that feels smarter and more sophisticated than the rest, then the VW Amarok is the one to choose
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2024
We can help make the car buying process easier for you
Opinion - easy car buying

We can help make the car buying process easier for you

Executive editor Paul Adam explains why buying a car just became a whole lot easier
Opinion
14 Nov 2024
Toyota C-HR Excel long-term test: hybrid SUV is capable but not the most exciting
Auto Express commercial editor Paul Adam standing behind the Toyota C-HR

Toyota C-HR Excel long-term test: hybrid SUV is capable but not the most exciting

Final report: strikingly styled SUV leaves us with plenty of questions
Long-term tests
22 Aug 2024
SEAT Ibiza review
SEAT Ibiza - main image

SEAT Ibiza review

The SEAT Ibiza includes great on-board tech and still sets a high standard in the supermini class
In-depth reviews
8 Aug 2024
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Citroen C3 Origin review: comfy supermini offers great value for money
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Citroen C3 Origin review: comfy supermini offers great value for money

If you’re looking for a good-value supermini that’s comfortable and efficient, then the Citroen C3 Origin is worth considering
In-depth reviews
17 Jul 2024
Audi TT (2014-2024) review
Audi TT Coupe - front tracking

Audi TT (2014-2024) review

The Audi TT is a truly accessible sports car; stylish and good to drive, with a well-crafted interior and impressive onboard technology
In-depth reviews
10 Jun 2024
Honda Jazz review
Honda Jazz - front tracking

Honda Jazz review

Practical, efficient and highly specced, the hybrid Honda Jazz supermini is an attractive if relatively pricey package
In-depth reviews
16 May 2024
New Maxus Mifa 7 EV revealed at 2024 CV Show
Maxus Mifa 7 CV show - front

New Maxus Mifa 7 EV revealed at 2024 CV Show

Maxus unveils new all-electric Mifa 7 MPV at this year’s CV show as part of 13-vehicle EV showcase
News
23 Apr 2024
Citroen C4 X review
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Citroen C4 X review

The Citroen C4 X is an impressively comfortable family car, although a rather forgettable driving experience counts against it
In-depth reviews
12 Apr 2024
Citroen C4 X Shine long-term test: a solid, no-frills family car
Auto Express executive editor Paul Adam standing next to the Citroen C4 X and wearing foam hands

Citroen C4 X Shine long-term test: a solid, no-frills family car

Final report: six months of family motoring have proved the Citroen’s a good all-rounder
Long-term tests
2 Apr 2024
Mazda 3 review: a stylish and sensible hatchback that’s also great to drive
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Mazda 3 review: a stylish and sensible hatchback that’s also great to drive

The Mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, but some rivals are more practical all-rounders
In-depth reviews
14 Mar 2024
Audi A5 Coupe (2016-2024) review
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Audi A5 Coupe (2016-2024) review

The Audi A5 is a talented, premium coupe that's well-built and comfortable, but it's beginning to feel its age
In-depth reviews
8 Mar 2024
Volkswagen Touareg review
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Volkswagen Touareg review

Offering plenty of performance, comfort and refined luxury, the Volkswagen Touareg is a premium SUV choice
In-depth reviews
21 Feb 2024
Audi A1 review
Audi A1 - front

Audi A1 review

The Audi A1 is a luxurious and sporty-looking small hatch that gives the MINI a run for its money
In-depth reviews
20 Feb 2024
Deal of the Day: sensational Alpine A110 coupe offered with 0% APR
Alpine A110 S - front

Deal of the Day: sensational Alpine A110 coupe offered with 0% APR

Seriously fun to drive and now even more accessible with a 0% APR makes Alpine's A110 our Deal of the Day for 10 January
News
10 Jan 2024
The UK’s most expensive Lada? £22k for box-fresh communist runabout
Lada Niva for sale

The UK’s most expensive Lada? £22k for box-fresh communist runabout

This barely used, ultra-cool Lada Niva 4x4 is up for sale - with a few surprising luxury touches
News
22 Dec 2023
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Mazda CX-60 review
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Mazda CX-60 review

Offering a quality cabin and generous levels of standard equipment, the Mazda CX-60 is a worthy contender in the premium, mid-size SUV class
In-depth reviews
19 Dec 2023
Deal of the Day: used all-electric Fiat 500 is a half-price hero at just £14,995
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Deal of the Day: used all-electric Fiat 500 is a half-price hero at just £14,995

Our Deal of the Day for 14 December is a pre-owned Fiat 500e at under £15k - half its original price when new
News
14 Dec 2023
Deal of the Day: Citroen C4 is a stylish, comfy family car for £161 per month
Citroen C4 - front tracking

Deal of the Day: Citroen C4 is a stylish, comfy family car for £161 per month

The eye-catching Driver Power winner provides excellent comfort and decent levels of kit - making it our Deal of the Day for Thursday 7 December
News
7 Dec 2023
Kia XCeed review
Kia XCeed PHEV - front

Kia XCeed review

The jacked-up Kia XCeed adds some extra practicality to the Ceed model family
In-depth reviews
17 Nov 2023
Toyota C-HR (2016-2023) review
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Toyota C-HR (2016-2023) review

With decent handling to back up its eye-catching looks, there’s more to like about the Toyota C-HR than just hybrid efficiency
In-depth reviews
13 Oct 2023
New Citroen Ami Buggy 2023 review
Citroen Ami Buggy - front tracking

New Citroen Ami Buggy 2023 review

The Citroen Ami Buggy opens up the small urban EV to a more adventurous style
Road tests
2 Oct 2023
Nissan reveals new self-driving car tech partnership
Nissan Leaf with evolvAD tech - front

Nissan reveals new self-driving car tech partnership

The evolvAD Nissan-backed research project aims to bring autonomous mobility to UK residential and rural roads
News
26 Sep 2023
Porsche 718 Cayman review
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS - front action

Porsche 718 Cayman review

The Porsche 718 Cayman is a fantastically capable sports car, and arguably more exploitable than the firm's faster models
In-depth reviews
1 Sep 2023
New Fiat Panda 4x4 Piccolo Lusso luxury restomod revealed
Fiat Panda 4x4 Piccolo Lusso - front static

New Fiat Panda 4x4 Piccolo Lusso luxury restomod revealed

The one-off Piccolo Lusso celebrates the original Fiat Panda 4x4's 40th anniversary
News
15 Aug 2023
New Peugeot 3008 and 5008 mild-hybrid models revealed
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid - front static

New Peugeot 3008 and 5008 mild-hybrid models revealed

Peugeot has introduced a new 48V mild-hybrid powertrain for its 3008 and 5008 SUVs
News
14 Aug 2023
Audi Q7 review
Audi Q7 - front tracking

Audi Q7 review

The Audi Q7 luxury SUV is practical and packed with hi-tech features, while it's still capable enough of mixing it with premium rivals
In-depth reviews
6 Jul 2023