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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

BMW M Performance Parts Concept previews new M2 parts
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BMW M Performance Parts Concept previews new M2 parts

A glut of new carbon-fibre parts will be available on the BMW M2 Competition very shortly
News
16 Jul 2018
New Polestar 1: price, specs and video
Polestar 1 reveal - front

New Polestar 1: price, specs and video

Polestar 1 hybrid to arrive in 2019, but the UK market will have to make do with left-hand drive
News
16 Jul 2018
Aston Martin Vision Volante Concept aircraft revealed
Aston Martin Vision Volante Concept - in the air

Aston Martin Vision Volante Concept aircraft revealed

Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Cranfield University come together to create futuristic craft for inter-city travel
News
16 Jul 2018
McLaren to release 18 new cars by 2025 under Track25 plan
McLaren production line

McLaren to release 18 new cars by 2025 under Track25 plan

McLaren's product offensive will see its entire line-up electrified and the arrival of a true P1 successor
News
12 Jul 2018
Aston Martin V8 Cygnet unleashed at Goodwood with 430bhp
Aston Martin Cygnet V8

Aston Martin V8 Cygnet unleashed at Goodwood with 430bhp

Unloved Cygnet city car gets Vantage makeover with V8 power and wider track, all for one Aston customer
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12 Jul 2018
New Ariel Atom 4 track car revealed with 320bhp
Ariel Atom 4 - front tracking

New Ariel Atom 4 track car revealed with 320bhp

Ariel's latest Atom gets power from the current Honda Civic Type R and an all-new chassis
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11 Jul 2018
Volkswagen Golf R power dropped down to 296bhp due to WLTP
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Volkswagen Golf R power dropped down to 296bhp due to WLTP

Volkswagen's top hot hatch follows the SEAT Leon Cupra with a reduction in power to appease new emissions laws
News
5 Jul 2018
Volvo reveals new M mobility brand for 2019 launch

Volvo reveals new M mobility brand for 2019 launch

Volvo is developing a new smartphone based car-sharing platform, which hits its native market and the US next year
News
4 Jul 2018
New Mercedes C-Class Estate facelift 2018 review
Mercedes C-Class Estate - front

New Mercedes C-Class Estate facelift 2018 review

Has a recent update lifted the Mercedes C-Class Estate above the Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series Touring?
Road tests
29 Jun 2018
Audi A4 and A4 Avant refreshed with new look for 2018
Audi A4 facelift - front

Audi A4 and A4 Avant refreshed with new look for 2018

The Audi A4 executive saloon and estate has been with facelifted with sportier looks all round
News
27 Jun 2018
New Mercedes C-Class 2018 review
Mercedes C-Class - front

New Mercedes C-Class 2018 review

Facelifted Mercedes C-Class driven as BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 updates take shape
Road tests
19 Jun 2018
Limited Aston Martin V12 Vantage V600 revealed at Le Mans

Limited Aston Martin V12 Vantage V600 revealed at Le Mans

Old Vantage says farewell with ultimate, 592bhp V12 powered creation, with just 14 earmarked for production
News
17 Jun 2018
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Ferrari reveals special edition 488 Pista 'Piloti Ferrari'

Ferrari reveals special edition 488 Pista 'Piloti Ferrari'

New racing car inspired 488 Pista specification will be offered exclusively to clients who race Ferraris
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15 Jun 2018
New Jeep Renegade 2018 facelift review
Jeep Renegade - front

New Jeep Renegade 2018 facelift review

The Jeep Renegade SUV has been refreshed for 2018, with subtle design changes and a new engine range
Road tests
15 Jun 2018
New Toyota Aygo 2018 review
Toyota Aygo - front

New Toyota Aygo 2018 review

A mid-life facelift has arrived for the Toyota Aygo, but can it keep up with the Volkswagen up! and Skoda Citigo?
Road tests
8 Jun 2018
New 2018 Alpine A110: UK prices and specs revealed
Alpine A110 Geneva show - front

New 2018 Alpine A110: UK prices and specs revealed

Renault's reborn Alpine A110 arrives on sale in the UK with two trim variants - Pure and Legende
News
6 Jun 2018
New Lexus RX L 2018 review
Lexus RX L - front

New Lexus RX L 2018 review

The Lexus RX hybrid SUV gets seven seats in RX L form, but is it enough to put it on terms with the class best?
Road tests
4 Jun 2018
New Jaguar F-Pace SVR makes UK debut
Jaguar F-Pace SVR - front

New Jaguar F-Pace SVR makes UK debut

New 542bhp Jaguar F-Pace SVR has the Porsche Macan Turbo in its sights with supercharged 5.0-litre V8
News
25 May 2018
Citroen confirms e-CMP electric vehicle will arrive in 2020
Citroen C-Zero front tracking

Citroen confirms e-CMP electric vehicle will arrive in 2020

New Citroen EV will launch brand offensive to electrify every Citroen on sale by 2025
News
25 May 2018
DS 7 Crossback Ultra Prestige petrol review
DS 7 Crossback - front

DS 7 Crossback Ultra Prestige petrol review

Petrol power makes the DS 7 a smooth cruiser on the motorway, but it still lacks the talent offered by the class leaders
Road tests
22 May 2018
All-electric DS 3 Crossback set for the Paris Motor Show
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All-electric DS 3 Crossback set for the Paris Motor Show

DS will be raising its EV game in Paris with an all-electric DS 3 Crossback SUV
News
22 May 2018
New 2018 Volvo V60 prices announced for UK
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New 2018 Volvo V60 prices announced for UK

First deliveries of the stylish new V60 estate are due in the third quarter of 2018, with prices from £31,810
News
18 May 2018
Pre-facelift Mercedes C-Class exits with Nightfall Edition

Pre-facelift Mercedes C-Class exits with Nightfall Edition

Refreshed Audi A4 rival arriving in showrooms next month, with new special edition trim rounding off pre-facelift production
News
17 May 2018
New Suzuki Swift Sport has price slashed until end of June
New 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport

New Suzuki Swift Sport has price slashed until end of June

Suzuki's new Fiesta ST rival goes on sale next month, and for 30 days all buyers get £1,500 off
News
16 May 2018
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New Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 petrol review
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New Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 petrol review

The jacked-up Ford Fiesta Active promises all the ability of the standard supermini in an SUV body, but is it worth the extra cash?
Road tests
10 May 2018
Jaguar F-Pace updated for 2018 with new tech and options
Jaguar F-Pace 2018 model year

Jaguar F-Pace updated for 2018 with new tech and options

All cars receive Touch Pro infotainment as standard, with F-Pace's tech options broadened
News
4 May 2018
BMW adds four-cylinder diesel model to 6 Series GT line-up

BMW adds four-cylinder diesel model to 6 Series GT line-up

New entry level BMW 620d claims fuel economy of 56.7mpg and a 0-62mph figure of 7.9 seconds
News
3 May 2018
MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch 2018 review
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MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch 2018 review

The MINI 5-door makes perfect sense for fun-loving families. We drive it in three-cylinder Cooper form...
Road tests
1 May 2018
Citroen C4 SpaceTourer models arrive to replace Picasso name
Citroen C4 SpaceTourer

Citroen C4 SpaceTourer models arrive to replace Picasso name

French firm's people carriers gain new names for 2018, plus a bit of extra kit on range-topping models
News
1 May 2018
DS X E-Tense all-electric concept unveiled
DS X E-Tense concept - front

DS X E-Tense all-electric concept unveiled

The French brand has revealed its vision for 2035 with its all-electric X E-Tense coupe concept
News
26 Apr 2018
McLaren 570GT MSO Cabbeen Collection revealed at Beijing
McLaren 570GT MSO Cabbeen Collection - front

McLaren 570GT MSO Cabbeen Collection revealed at Beijing

New MSO tweaked McLaren arrives with bespoke designs from Chinese fashion house Mr. Cabbeen
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26 Apr 2018
Special edition Jaguar XJ50 arrives at Beijing Motor Show

Special edition Jaguar XJ50 arrives at Beijing Motor Show

Jaguar celebrates 50 years of the XJ with a new special edition XJ50 model, and it's on sale in the UK now
News
25 Apr 2018
Ford reveals new 2018 Fiesta Van with ST inspired Sport trim

Ford reveals new 2018 Fiesta Van with ST inspired Sport trim

New version of Ford's small Fiesta based van arrives with petrol and diesel options, plus a sporty bodykit
News
24 Apr 2018
Jaguar XE Landmark edition launched for 2018

Jaguar XE Landmark edition launched for 2018

Fresh addition to XE line-up boasts a unique bodykit and styling tweaks, and is based on the R-Sport model
News
23 Apr 2018