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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

Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Electrification of every Volvo model from 2019 could be followed by coupe SUV additions, including an XC50
News
22 Feb 2018
BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up

BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up

New limited edition 30 Jahre drop-top M4 arrives on sale in the UK, with just 30 units for British BMW buyers
News
20 Feb 2018
New Audi RS 4 2018 review
Audi RS 4 Avant - front

New Audi RS 4 2018 review

The latest Audi RS 4 has been downsized from a V8 to a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, but it's faster than ever before
Road tests
15 Feb 2018
Lexus RC and RC F updated with new tech for 2018

Lexus RC and RC F updated with new tech for 2018

Lexus updates the RC coupe across the range, but adds a price tag premium too
News
9 Feb 2018
ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars

ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars

Coachbuilder ARES opens new Italian base, revealing a bespoke Bentley coupe in the process
News
9 Feb 2018
FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service

FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service

Classic Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos to be sourced, completely restored to factory standard, then sold to collectors
News
8 Feb 2018
Super Bowl 2018: this year's best car commercials
Best 2018 Super Bowl car commercials

Super Bowl 2018: this year's best car commercials

Super Bowl 52 kicks off on 4 February, so here is our round-up of the best car commercials past and present to grace American television
News
2 Feb 2018
New DS 7 Crossback 2018 review
DS 7 Crossback - front

New DS 7 Crossback 2018 review

The all-new DS 7 Crossback SUV has arrived to rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40, but is it a contender?
Road tests
31 Jan 2018
New 200mph+ Lister Thunder is a 666bhp Jaguar F-Type
Lister Thunder - front

New 200mph+ Lister Thunder is a 666bhp Jaguar F-Type

Lister spins its own take on a Jaguar again with bespoke F-Type, limited to 99 units
News
31 Jan 2018
New Kia Picanto X-Line 2018 review
Kia Picanto X-Line - front

New Kia Picanto X-Line 2018 review

The new jacked-up Kia Picanto X-Line joins a rapidly growing list of micro SUVs, but how does it compare to its rivals?
Road tests
30 Jan 2018
New Subaru XV 2018 review
Subaru XV - front

New Subaru XV 2018 review

We drive the new Subaru XV in the UK for the first time to see if it's good enough to compete in the competitive crossover class
Road tests
26 Jan 2018
Ford Focus RS owners offered repair for 'white smoke' issue
Best performance cars 2017/2018 - Ford Focus RS

Ford Focus RS owners offered repair for 'white smoke' issue

A problem with the cylinder head gasket is causing some Ford Focus RS owners to encounter white smoke and misfires
News
23 Jan 2018
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Volkswagen trademarks I.D. Freeler and I.D. Cruiser names
Volkswagen I.D. Crozz II - front

Volkswagen trademarks I.D. Freeler and I.D. Cruiser names

More concepts hinted at for 2018 as I.D. Freeler and I.D. Cruiser trademarked by VW before New Year
News
22 Jan 2018
New 2018 Volkswagen up! GTI: UK prices and specs revealed
Volkswagen up! GTI - front

New 2018 Volkswagen up! GTI: UK prices and specs revealed

Turbocharged Volkswagen up! GTI city car will deliver 113bhp, and cost from £13,750 in three-door form
News
18 Jan 2018
Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label special edition arrives in UK
Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label

Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label special edition arrives in UK

New flagship Amarok pick-up truck is on sale now, limited to 200 units
News
17 Jan 2018
Infiniti to release pure EV and new hybrids by 2021
Infiniti QX70 Ultimate - badge

Infiniti to release pure EV and new hybrids by 2021

Infiniti boss expects more than half of global sales to be electrified in seven years' time
News
17 Jan 2018
New Jaguar E-Pace D240 diesel review
Jaguar E-Pace 240D diesel - front

New Jaguar E-Pace D240 diesel review

The Jaguar E-Pace SUV could become the brand's biggest seller, but will customers be better off with the D240 or D180?
Road tests
16 Jan 2018
New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018 review
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - front

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018 review

The bigger, seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SUV arrives in Britain
Road tests
12 Jan 2018
New Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI 150 Edition review
Skoda Karoq - front

New Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI 150 Edition review

The flagship Skoda Karoq Edition is as lavish as the new SUV comes, but is it worth the extra money?
Road tests
12 Jan 2018
New 2019 Mercedes GLS: seven-seat SUV spied winter testing

New 2019 Mercedes GLS: seven-seat SUV spied winter testing

All-new version of Merc's range-topping SUV will be flagship of brand's upcoming SUV boom
News
11 Jan 2018
New Volkswagen Polo 1.0 petrol 2018 review
Volkswagen Polo - best superminis

New Volkswagen Polo 1.0 petrol 2018 review

We've got our hands on the new Volkswagen Polo in the UK in 1.0 MPI guise, but is the 64bhp unit the engine to pick?
Road tests
10 Jan 2018
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer receive the same set of updates, including a tweaked design, cabin refresh and new engines
News
10 Jan 2018
Mercedes X-Class goes camping with new concept accessories
Mercedes X-Class campervan - front

Mercedes X-Class goes camping with new concept accessories

Mercedes to showcase new concept camping accessories for the X-Class pick-up truck at CMT show in Stuttgart next week
News
8 Jan 2018
First continuation Aston DB4 GTs built at Newport Pagnell

First continuation Aston DB4 GTs built at Newport Pagnell

First cars in special 25 car run, reviving classic DB4 GT racer, are now being completed at Aston's Newport Pagnell base
News
5 Jan 2018
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Hyundai partners with Aurora for self-driving cars by 2021

Hyundai partners with Aurora for self-driving cars by 2021

Hyundai targeting level 4 autonomous vehicles on roads globally early next decade, with help from a US based tech start-up
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4 Jan 2018
New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115
Frankfurt - Honda Jazz facelift - front

New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115

Updated Honda Jazz also features a new Sport model with 128bhp costing £17,155
News
4 Jan 2018
2018 Citroen C4 Cactus facelift: UK prices revealed
Citroen C4 Cactus - reveal front

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus facelift: UK prices revealed

Citroen's toned down C4 Cactus hits Britain, with a fresh look and new suspension technology
News
2 Jan 2018
Ford Focus RS goes festive with new Red Edition
Ford Focus RS Red Edition

Ford Focus RS goes festive with new Red Edition

New limited edition Race Red Focus RS on sale in the UK now, with just 300 units available
News
20 Dec 2017
2018 Honda Insight Prototype revealed ahead of Detroit debut
2018 Honda Insight front quarter

2018 Honda Insight Prototype revealed ahead of Detroit debut

Honda's third-generation Insight arrives next summer and will be previewed at Detroit in January, but it won't come to the UK
News
20 Dec 2017
Morgan announces Q3 2018 production for all-electric EV3
Morgan EV3 - Geneva 2016 - front three quarters

Morgan announces Q3 2018 production for all-electric EV3

Morgan ties up with Frazer-Nash Energy Systems ahead of EV3 hitting production lines next year
News
19 Dec 2017
Toyota announces ten all-electric vehicles by early 2020s
Toyota Prius - plugged-in

Toyota announces ten all-electric vehicles by early 2020s

The entire Toyota and Lexus model line-up is to be offered with electrification in some way by 'around 2025'
News
18 Dec 2017
New Vauxhall Viva Rocks 2018 review
Vauxhall Viva Rocks - front

New Vauxhall Viva Rocks 2018 review

The Vauxhall Viva Rocks takes the fight to the Suzuki Ignis in the crossover-inspired city car sector, but what's it like on the road?
Road tests
15 Dec 2017
New 2018 Lexus LS goes on sale, priced from £72,595
Lexus LS 500h Geneva

New 2018 Lexus LS goes on sale, priced from £72,595

The new Audi A8 and Mercedes S-Class rival is now on sale, with deliveries starting in early 2018
News
11 Dec 2017
New Ford EcoSport 2018 review

New Ford EcoSport 2018 review

A facelift isn't quite enough to fire the Ford EcoSport into contention with the compact crossover top dogs...
Road tests
5 Dec 2017