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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 anti-tailgating campaign launches
Tailgating

New anti-tailgating campaign launches

Highways England says up to 90 per cent of motorists have been tailgated or seen it happen
News
17 Sep 2018
Lexus ES launches in Japan with cameras instead of mirrors

Lexus ES launches in Japan with cameras instead of mirrors

Optional cameras to replace wing mirrors 2019 Lexus ES, but they're only available in Japan for now
News
13 Sep 2018
Ford S-Max and Galaxy MPVs updated with new engines and tech

Ford S-Max and Galaxy MPVs updated with new engines and tech

A spread of new diesel engines plus subtle cabin upgrades arrive for the Ford S-Max and Galaxy
News
12 Sep 2018
New Volkswagen up! R-Line revealed
VW up! r-Line

New Volkswagen up! R-Line revealed

New styling kit for regular versions of the up! inject a bit of GTI appeal, but it won't be an option for UK buyers
News
11 Sep 2018
New BMW X3 M: first images and details revealed
BMW X3 M Performance - front

New BMW X3 M: first images and details revealed

A hot version of BMW's new mid-sized X3 SUV is on the way with a six-cylinder twin-turbo engine and 4WD
News
10 Sep 2018
Abarth 124 GT arrives at Geneva with removable hard top
Abarth 124 GT - front

Abarth 124 GT arrives at Geneva with removable hard top

Special edition Abarth 124 GT debuts at 2018 Geneva Motor Show, ahead of going on sale in the UK this summer
News
10 Sep 2018
New Audi Q5 e-tron and A7 e-tron hybrids spied on charge
New Audi Q5 e-tron and A7 e-tron

New Audi Q5 e-tron and A7 e-tron hybrids spied on charge

Our spy snappers have caught a pair of plug-in Audis in the act. The new Audi A7 e-tron and Q5 e-tron are due to debut on September 17th
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7 Sep 2018
New BMW X2 M35i tops the range with 302bhp
BMW X2 M35i

New BMW X2 M35i tops the range with 302bhp

Hot new BMW X2 M35i SUV is the first M branded car with 4 cylinders and will go on sale in Europe in 2019
News
7 Sep 2018
Giles Taylor joins China's FAW Group from Rolls-Royce
Giles Taylor

Giles Taylor joins China's FAW Group from Rolls-Royce

Former Jaguar and Rolls-Royce man will oversee new designs for FAW's Hongqi brand from base in Germany
News
7 Sep 2018
Aston Martin to go public with £5bn stock market offering
Aston Martin Vantage - front

Aston Martin to go public with £5bn stock market offering

Aston Martin confirms plan to float shares on the London Stock Exchange, launching on 20 September
News
6 Sep 2018
New special edition Nissan Navara N-Guard revealed
Nissan Navara N-Guard - black front

New special edition Nissan Navara N-Guard revealed

New Nissan Navara N-Guard pick-up is based on the flagship Tekna variant of the truck
News
29 Aug 2018
Fiat 500X refreshed with new engines and tech
Fiat 500X - front

Fiat 500X refreshed with new engines and tech

The Fiat 500X has been facelifted for 2018, getting a subtle makeover and FCA’s latest petrol engines
News
28 Aug 2018
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Honda NSX updated for 2019 with revised chassis

Honda NSX updated for 2019 with revised chassis

Honda's hybrid NSX supercar is now two seconds quicker around Suzuka, and available in bright orange too
News
24 Aug 2018
New Lamborghini Aventador SVJ blasts in with 759bhp
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ - front

New Lamborghini Aventador SVJ blasts in with 759bhp

The new Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce Jota (SVJ) is the brand's most powerful naturally aspirated production model ever
News
24 Aug 2018
One-off Porsche Classic ‘Project Gold’ 993 Turbo revealed
Porsche 993 911 Turbo - front

One-off Porsche Classic ‘Project Gold’ 993 Turbo revealed

Bespoke 993 generation 911 Turbo marks 20 years of the end of air-cooled Porsche 911s
News
24 Aug 2018
Electric Infiniti Prototype 10 speedster uncovered
Infiniti Prototype 10 Speedster - front

Electric Infiniti Prototype 10 speedster uncovered

Latest Infiniti Prototype 10 concept is another all-electric sports car with a retro design brief
News
23 Aug 2018
New MG3 2018 review
MG3 - front

New MG3 2018 review

The facelifted MG3 goes on sale in September, with a major interior upheaval on the way
Road tests
23 Aug 2018
Vauxhall GT X Experimental concept sets tone for 2020s
Vauxhall GT X Experimental - front

Vauxhall GT X Experimental concept sets tone for 2020s

British brand presents its design language for the next decade with one-off GT X Experimental concept
News
21 Aug 2018
Audi On Demand to provide short-term rental service in UK
Twin test - Audi A5 - front action

Audi On Demand to provide short-term rental service in UK

You can now hire an Audi straight from a dealer for up to 28 days, with a full UK rollout of the service planned
News
20 Aug 2018
MG gives MG3 supermini extensive makeover with 2018 facelift
MG3 - driving

MG gives MG3 supermini extensive makeover with 2018 facelift

MG’s MG3 updated inside and out with a new look and brand new interior styling
News
17 Aug 2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia gains new Veloce Ti trim, Stelvio updated

Alfa Romeo Giulia gains new Veloce Ti trim, Stelvio updated

New addition to the Giulia range mixes the Veloce and Quadrifoglio, while the Stelvio gets some mild updates too
News
17 Aug 2018
Geely considering £1.5 billion investment to boost Lotus
Lotus Exige Sport 410 - front

Geely considering £1.5 billion investment to boost Lotus

Lotus majority stakeholder poised to spend billions on British brand, according to sources
News
9 Aug 2018
SEAT deploys Amazon Alexa in new Leon and Ateca models

SEAT deploys Amazon Alexa in new Leon and Ateca models

SEAT has struck a deal with Amazon to bring the firm’s personal assistant tech into its new models
News
7 Aug 2018
New Skoda Karoq Sportline revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show

New Skoda Karoq Sportline revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show

Skoda's smallest SUV offering gets Sportline styling and a new 2.0-litre petrol engine
News
2 Aug 2018
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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 facelift: UK prices and specs revealed
Mercedes-AMG C 63 - launch front

New Mercedes-AMG C 63 facelift: UK prices and specs revealed

The updated C-Class line-up is now complete with the arrival of new C 63 and C63 S models
News
1 Aug 2018
Jaguar Land Rover reports £264 million pre-tax loss
Range Rover Velar - teaser

Jaguar Land Rover reports £264 million pre-tax loss

Profitability swings violently for Jaguar Land Rover in Q1 due to China, Brexit and diesel uncertainty
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1 Aug 2018
New Skoda Karoq Scout breaks cover ahead of Paris Motor Show
Skoda Karoq Scout front quarter

New Skoda Karoq Scout breaks cover ahead of Paris Motor Show

Skoda Karoq SUV gets the Scout treatment with three all-wheel-drive drivetrains and some off-road styling
News
31 Jul 2018
New SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition unveiled
SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition - rear

New SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition unveiled

SEAT has revealed the limited Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition, with fewer than 50 units heading to the UK
News
27 Jul 2018
SsangYong Turismo updated with new look for 2018
SsangYong Turismo - front action

SsangYong Turismo updated with new look for 2018

Huge seven-seat SsangYong Turismo MPV gains a more up to date design, and is on sale now
News
26 Jul 2018
New Honda Civic diesel gains nine-speed automatic gearbox
Honda Civic diesel - front

New Honda Civic diesel gains nine-speed automatic gearbox

Honda's new diesel powered Civic is the first current generation Civic to get a proper automatic gearbox
News
25 Jul 2018
Jaguar Land Rover trademarks Road Rover name
Range Rover Velar - side profile

Jaguar Land Rover trademarks Road Rover name

Could JLR be plotting a revolutionary new Land Rover model? Maybe, a new trademark suggests...
News
25 Jul 2018
New 2018 Peugeot Rifter: UK prices and specs announced
Peugeot Rifter - front

New 2018 Peugeot Rifter: UK prices and specs announced

Peugeot's new family friendly Rifter van goes on sale in September, but prices are out now
News
20 Jul 2018
New MINI Cooper S Convertible 2018 facelift review
MINI Cooper S Convertible - front

New MINI Cooper S Convertible 2018 facelift review

This mid-life facelift for the MINI Cooper S Convertible hits the sweet spot, offering both performance and value
Road tests
18 Jul 2018
New Mazda 6 2018 facelift review
New Mazda 6 - Front Motion

New Mazda 6 2018 facelift review

Mazda's 6 gets another refresh with cabin quality and tech boosts but it's still the sharp drive that stands out
Road tests
17 Jul 2018