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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 2022 Ford Mondeo revealed for Chinese market
Ford Mondeo 2022 - front
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New 2022 Ford Mondeo revealed for Chinese market

Ford Mondeo family car gets big makeover for fifth generation, but it won’t go on sale in Europe
17 Jan 2022
New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire
Lotus design team
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New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire

New Lotus Type 132 and 134 SUVs and Type 133 four-door will be designed at new UK studio
12 Jan 2022
New Hyundai Bayon 2021 review
Hyundai Bayon - front cornering
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New Hyundai Bayon 2021 review

The Hyundai Bayon sits at the bottom of the Korean firm's extensive SUV range, can it challenge in the competitive crossover segment?
26 Nov 2021
Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic S P400e PHEV 2021 review
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV - front
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Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic S P400e PHEV 2021 review

The new plug-in hybrid Land Rover Defender P400e boasts 398bhp and up to 27 miles of pure electric driving
26 Nov 2021
New Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 review
Toyota Yaris Cross - front
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New Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 review

The new Toyota Yaris Cross has arrived in the UK, but what's it like on the road? We find out...
26 Nov 2021
2022 Mercedes EQB electric SUV prices revealed
Mercedes EQB - front
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2022 Mercedes EQB electric SUV prices revealed

Mercedes releases prices and specifications for electric EQB seven-seat SUV
25 Nov 2021
New Lexus NX 450h+ 2021 review
Lexus NX 450h+ - front
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New Lexus NX 450h+ 2021 review

Does plug-in hybrid tech improve the new Lexus NX? We find out...
18 Nov 2021
New MG ZS EV 2021 review
MG ZS EV - front
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New MG ZS EV 2021 review

The Long Range version of the facelifted MG SZ EV could be a game-changer for the fast-growing manufacturer
12 Nov 2021
ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station
ZipCharge
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ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station

The ZipCharge Go is a travel case sized charging station that provides 8kWh of power and will be priced similarly to a home wallbox
3 Nov 2021
MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept
Mini Maxi - front (watermarked)
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MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept

MINI has revealed that it will introduce a ‘new vehicle concept’ prioritising space and versatility and our exclusive images preview how it could look
2 Nov 2021
Plans for new Skoda Fabia Estate cancelled as Czech firms focuses on EVs
Skoda Fabia estate
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Plans for new Skoda Fabia Estate cancelled as Czech firms focuses on EVs

Skoda's increasing range of electric cars and CO2 regulations appears to have killed off plans for the Fabia Combi
26 Oct 2021
Volvo XC40 Recharge gets Range Assistant over-the-air update
Volvo OTA update
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Volvo XC40 Recharge gets Range Assistant over-the-air update

The first big over-the-air update for Android Automotive backed Volvo models includes a new app intended to help owners maximise their driving range
19 Oct 2021
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Hydrogen-powered Ineos Grenadier SUV to begin testing in 2022
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Hydrogen-powered Ineos Grenadier SUV to begin testing in 2022

Ineos plans to invest a further £1.7bn in hydrogen technologies and will leverage key fuel cell tech from Hyundai
19 Oct 2021
New 2021 Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD arrives with 562bhp
Audi R8 Performance RWD - front
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New 2021 Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD arrives with 562bhp

Audi shuffles sports car range with new Performance-only R8 V10 line-up
7 Oct 2021
Smart Concept #1 previews 2023 electric SUV
Smart SUV concept
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Smart Concept #1 previews 2023 electric SUV

Smart concept points to new direction for the brand under joint Daimler and Geely ownership
6 Oct 2021
Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive to work with Ferrari
Marc Newson and Jonathan Ive
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Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive to work with Ferrari

New collaboration will see ‘creative projects’ in the luxury sector but stops short of confirming automotive plans
28 Sep 2021
Car brands that you haven't heard of
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Car brands that you haven't heard of

Making a new car company can be tricky - here are few alternative brands looking to catch your eye
27 Sep 2021
New Genesis G70 2021 review
Genesis G70 - front
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New Genesis G70 2021 review

We find out if the new Genesis G70 can mount a challenge to the compact executive establishment
22 Sep 2021
Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market
Fiat 500X Dolcevita - rear
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Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market

The open-top version of the Fiat 500X crossover has a roof that can open in 15 seconds flat
17 Sep 2021
New 2022 Ford Fiesta Van gets tweaked styling and extra equipment
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New 2022 Ford Fiesta Van gets tweaked styling and extra equipment

Ford’s dinky Fiesta-based van is available to order now, sporting the same updated front end as the passenger car
16 Sep 2021
Citroen New C3 small SUV revealed for developing markets
Citroen C3 small SUV - front
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Citroen New C3 small SUV revealed for developing markets

The Citroen New C3 model is separate to the European supermini and comes with a 10-inch touchscreen and a big boot for its size
16 Sep 2021
New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 surges into Munich with 751bhp
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New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 surges into Munich with 751bhp

The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 is the AMG division's first fully electric performance car, and it arrives with 751bhp and a 3.4-second 0-62mph time
6 Sep 2021
Ford Mindfulness Concept Car aims to crush your Covid blues at Munich Motor Show
Ford Mindfulness Concept Car
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Ford Mindfulness Concept Car aims to crush your Covid blues at Munich Motor Show

Yoga via the infotainment screen and Bang & Olufsen sound expertise feature in this new Ford concept car designed for relaxation 
6 Sep 2021
Lotus confirms four new electric cars including two SUVs by 2026
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Lotus confirms four new electric cars including two SUVs by 2026

The new ‘lifestyle’ Lotus models will be built in China, but the UK will remain the home of the brand’s sports cars
31 Aug 2021
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Geneva Motor Show to launch Qatar exhibition in 2022
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Geneva Motor Show to launch Qatar exhibition in 2022

Geneva Motor Show heads to the middle east with a spin-off event planned in Doha every two years from 2022 or 2023
25 Aug 2021
New 2021 Genesis GV70 SUV to go on sale from £39,450
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New 2021 Genesis GV70 SUV to go on sale from £39,450

Prices have been revealed for the BMW X3-rivalling Genesis GV70 mid-size SUV
25 Aug 2021
New 2021 Genesis G70 saloon: UK prices revealed
Genesis G70 - front
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New 2021 Genesis G70 saloon: UK prices revealed

Genesis G70 compact executive saloon to undercut premium European rivals, priced from £33,850
25 Aug 2021
New Kia Soul EV Maxx model arrives
Kia Soul EV Maxx front
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New Kia Soul EV Maxx model arrives

The Kia Soul EV model updates swap the old First Edition for the new Maxx model with 280-mile range unchanged
19 Aug 2021
Toyota to cut car production by 40% due to microchip shortage
Toyota factory - engineering
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Toyota to cut car production by 40% due to microchip shortage

Factory shutdowns are confirmed in Japan, but Toyota’s UK production lines remain fully operational
19 Aug 2021
New Morgan Plus Four CX-T goes off road as Ariel Nomad rival
Morgan Plus Four CX-T - front
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New Morgan Plus Four CX-T goes off road as Ariel Nomad rival

Just eight off-road ready Morgan Plus Four CX-Ts will be made, with serious chassis revisions for the money
5 Aug 2021
New all-in-one Hyundai Mocean subscription service launched for UK customers
Hyundai Mocean
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New all-in-one Hyundai Mocean subscription service launched for UK customers

Electrified Hyundai models can now be driven under subscription, with terms from three to 24 months
4 Aug 2021
SEAT Ateca and Tarraco SUVs given small updates for 2021
SEAT Ateca
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SEAT Ateca and Tarraco SUVs given small updates for 2021

The SEAT Ateca and SEAT Tarraco get extra tech as standard and a range of cosmetic upgrades
3 Aug 2021
New 2021 Honda HR-V: UK prices and specs revealed
Honda HR-V - front
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New 2021 Honda HR-V: UK prices and specs revealed

There are three versions of the new hybrid Honda HR-V SUV coming to the UK, with prices starting from £26,960
2 Aug 2021
New 2021 Peugeot 308 SW estate arrives with more space
Peugeot 308 SW - front
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New 2021 Peugeot 308 SW estate arrives with more space

The Peugeot 308 SW joins the hatchback in the range and arrives with two plug-in hybrid options
29 Jul 2021