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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 2019 Toyota RAV4: UK prices and specifications revealed
New Toyota RAV4 - New York Auto Show

New 2019 Toyota RAV4: UK prices and specifications revealed

Toyota's new RAV4 arrives in UK Toyota showrooms in April, with all-wheel-drive versions coming too
News
3 Dec 2018
Toyota and PSA to end joint production of city cars
Used Toyota Aygo Mk2 - front

Toyota and PSA to end joint production of city cars

Toyota agrees to purchase PSA’s share of Kolin plant where Aygo, 108 and C1 are made
News
30 Nov 2018
New one-off Ferrari SP3JC revealed with 6.3-litre 769bhp V12

New one-off Ferrari SP3JC revealed with 6.3-litre 769bhp V12

Bespoke Ferrari SP3JC is based on the F12tdf, and gets a Pop Art inspired livery
News
29 Nov 2018
New Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 review
Volkswagen Polo GTI - front

New Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 review

In the aftermath of the Ford Fiesta ST’s arrival, the latest VW Polo GTI lays its cards on the table
Road tests
29 Nov 2018
New 2020 Jeep Gladiator pick-up truck revealed
Jeep Gladiator - LA Motor Show - front

New 2020 Jeep Gladiator pick-up truck revealed

The rugged Jeep Gladiator pick-up launches in America late next year, before arriving in Europe in 2020
News
29 Nov 2018
Kia Stinger GT-Line 2.0 petrol review
Kia Stinger 2.0 GT-Line - front

Kia Stinger GT-Line 2.0 petrol review

Despite the smaller engine and lower list price, Kia’s most affordable Stinger retains much of its charm
Road tests
28 Nov 2018
New Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2018 review
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport front quarter

New Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2018 review

Seven-seat Mitsubishi Shogun Sport returns to the UK, but can’t match rivals for comfort or economy
Road tests
28 Nov 2018
Porsche unleashes track-only 690bhp 911 GT2 RS Clubsport
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Porsche unleashes track-only 690bhp 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

The GT2 RS Clubsport is the powerful 911 ever and gets full track trimmings plus £360,000 price tag
News
28 Nov 2018
Mercedes showcases communicative 'Co-operative Car'
Mercedes Co-operative car - driving 3/4

Mercedes showcases communicative 'Co-operative Car'

New Mercedes 'Co-operative Car' development vehicle is equipped with lights and sensors, enabling subtle co-operation with pedestrians
News
23 Nov 2018
New Peugeot 508 SW GT Line review
Peugeot 508 SW estate

New Peugeot 508 SW GT Line review

The Peugeot 508 SW goes big on style and desirability, but is that enough to woo family car buyers? We test it in GT Line trim to find out
Road tests
23 Nov 2018
New Ferrari Portofino 2018 review
Ferrari Portofino - front tracking

New Ferrari Portofino 2018 review

We drive the Ferrari Portofino in the UK to see if it can fix the old California's faults
Road tests
21 Nov 2018
2019 Suzuki Vitara: prices, specs and release date
Suzuki Vitara facelift

2019 Suzuki Vitara: prices, specs and release date

Suzuki has announced the new Vitara’s specs and price list, base model starting at £16,999
News
21 Nov 2018
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New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV: UK prices revealed
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New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV: UK prices revealed

New Suzuki Jimny goes on sale on New Year's Day, with SZ4 and SZ5 trim cars available
News
19 Nov 2018
Bespoke new Lamborghini SC18 hypercar uncovered
Lamborghini SC18 - front

Bespoke new Lamborghini SC18 hypercar uncovered

One-off 759bhp Lamborghini SC18 is the first car developed by Lambo’s Squadra Corse racing outfit
News
19 Nov 2018
F-Type rally cars built to mark 70 years of Jag sports cars
Jaguar F-Type rally car - front

F-Type rally cars built to mark 70 years of Jag sports cars

Two Jaguar F-Types have been modified with FIA-spec rally goodies, including spotlights and full rollcages
News
12 Nov 2018
New plug-in Mercedes E 300 de plug-in hybrid
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New plug-in Mercedes E 300 de plug-in hybrid

New Mercedes E 300 de diesel powered plug-in claims 166.2mpg, with prices start from £47,700 for the saloon
News
6 Nov 2018
New Mazda MX-5 1.5 2018 review
Mazda MX-5 1.5 - front

New Mazda MX-5 1.5 2018 review

The Mazda MX-5 impressed us in its 2.0-litre guise, but can it impress us again with its smaller 1.5-litre engine?
Road tests
6 Nov 2018
New Citroen C5 Aircross makes European debut
Citroen C5 Aircross - front

New Citroen C5 Aircross makes European debut

New Citroen C5 Aircross SUV added to line-up with semi-autonomous tech, plus a plug-in hybrid is on the way too
News
5 Nov 2018
Long-term test: Audi A7 Sportback
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Long-term test: Audi A7 Sportback

Final report: Audi A7 Sportback has all the tools of the executive trade, so we'll be sad to see it go
Long-term tests
31 Oct 2018
Hot 2018 Range Rover Velar SVR spotted testing again
range rover velar svr spies front

Hot 2018 Range Rover Velar SVR spotted testing again

A flagship SVR performance version of the Range Rover Velar is on course for a late-2018 debut
News
29 Oct 2018
New 2019 Audi R8 facelift revealed with more power
Audi R8 - front

New 2019 Audi R8 facelift revealed with more power

The updated Audi R8 supercar keeps its naturally aspirated V10, but power jumps to 562bhp in the base model and 612bhp in the Performance
News
24 Oct 2018
Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 marks 50 years of the Hilux
Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 Limited Edition - front static

Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 marks 50 years of the Hilux

New limited edition Hilux goes on sale in November and gets suspension tweaks from Arctic Trucks
News
23 Oct 2018
Skoda Vision RS hybrid concept previews 2019 Rapid
Skoda Vision RS - Paris front

Skoda Vision RS hybrid concept previews 2019 Rapid

The 242bhp plug-in Skoda Vision RS concept gives us a glimpse of a future hot Rapid successor, and we've driven it...
News
23 Oct 2018
New Skoda Kodiaq GT revealed, but it's not for the UK
Skoda Kodiaq GT leak front

New Skoda Kodiaq GT revealed, but it's not for the UK

Pictures and specs of Skoda's new Kodiaq GT coupe SUV have been revealed but it's for the Chinese market only
News
18 Oct 2018
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UK prices and specs revealed for new Citroen Berlingo van
New 2018 Citroen Berlingo Van

UK prices and specs revealed for new Citroen Berlingo van

Third-generation Berlingo Van has been crowned 2019 International Van of the Year
News
11 Oct 2018
New Peugeot Partner: UK prices and specifications revealed
Peugeot Partner - front action

New Peugeot Partner: UK prices and specifications revealed

Partner small van shares technology and looks with Rifter MPV, and has already bagged an award
News
11 Oct 2018
MINI to launch new Classic, Sport and Exclusive trims
MINI Classic, Sport and Exclusive trims - front

MINI to launch new Classic, Sport and Exclusive trims

New MINIs will no longer be classified based on engine, with three dedicated trim levels announced
News
9 Oct 2018
New McLaren 720S Track Pack unleashed for 2019
McLaren 720S Track Pack - front

New McLaren 720S Track Pack unleashed for 2019

New track-focused £28,360 McLaren 720S pack includes six-point harnesses and a 24kg weight reduction
News
5 Oct 2018
Best concept cars at the 2018 Paris Motor Show
Paris Motor show 2018 Best concept cars

Best concept cars at the 2018 Paris Motor Show

We take a look at the weird and wonderful showpieces of the 2018 Paris Motor Show
News
4 Oct 2018
Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow electric concept lands in Paris
Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow front

Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow electric concept lands in Paris

New Merc EQ Silver Arrow concept is a 740bhp all-electric racer with retro inspiration; and has made an appearance at the Paris Motor Show
News
2 Oct 2018
BMW i3 updated with more range and new trim options
New updated BMW i3

BMW i3 updated with more range and new trim options

BMW i3's new 42.2kWh battery pack unlocks up to 193 miles under new WLTP rules
News
28 Sep 2018
Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav: long-term test review
Mazda CX-5 SUV - front

Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav: long-term test review

Final Report: We'll miss the great-driving Mazda CX-5 SUV, with its punchy diesel power
Long-term tests
20 Sep 2018
New Mazda CX-3 2018 facelift review
Mazda CX-3 - front

New Mazda CX-3 2018 facelift review

The Mazda CX-3 is the latest model from the brand to be updated for 2018. We take it for a spin to see what's changed...
Road tests
19 Sep 2018
Audi planning 20 new electric models and 12 new SUVs by 2025

Audi planning 20 new electric models and 12 new SUVs by 2025

Audi is plotting broad EV line-up ranging from SUVs, to four-door GTs, to A-segment city cars
News
18 Sep 2018