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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

Peugeot reveals i-Cockpit inspired powerboat cabin

Peugeot reveals i-Cockpit inspired powerboat cabin

Peugeot teams up with yacht maker Beneteau to reveal functional concept at Paris Boat Show
News
4 Dec 2017
New Infiniti QX50 revealed at LA Motor Show
Infiniti QX50 show pics

New Infiniti QX50 revealed at LA Motor Show

The new QX50 SUV has been unveiled in full at last, with Infiniti taking aim at the BMW X3 and Audi Q5
News
29 Nov 2017
Honda targeting 15 minute recharge time for 2022 EV
Honda Urban EV concept

Honda targeting 15 minute recharge time for 2022 EV

Reports suggest Honda is looking to develop battery tech that will take full advantage of 350kW Combined Charging System tech
News
23 Nov 2017
New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range
Lexus RX 450h Sport

New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range

Lexus has added a sporty new mid-grade option to the RX line-up, though only for the range-topping V6 hybrid model
News
23 Nov 2017
Audi bids for greater quality with new Virtual Master Jig
Audi Virtual Master Jig

Audi bids for greater quality with new Virtual Master Jig

Audi's quality assurance team reveals new tech that it hopes will deliver greater quality fit and finish on all future models
News
23 Nov 2017
Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s

Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s

Great Wall-owned Wey is eyeing European sales, with its first SUV due in the next five years
News
17 Nov 2017
New Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain 2017 review
Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain - front

New Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain 2017 review

Don't want an SUV, but still want rugged off-road ability in a luxury package? The new Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain could be the answer
Road tests
15 Nov 2017
New Fiat Fullback Cross 2017 review
Fiat Fullback Cross - front

New Fiat Fullback Cross 2017 review

The upmarket Fiat Fullback Cross pick-up adds rugged styling and extra kit, but is it worth the extra cash?
Road tests
9 Nov 2017
Waymo begins testing self-driving cars with no driver
Google Waymo screenshot

Waymo begins testing self-driving cars with no driver

Full details on Google's 'Waymo' self-driving sub-brand, as partnership with Fiat Chrysler produces fully autonomous minivan
Features
7 Nov 2017
New Mercedes SLC 180 2017 review
Mercedes SLC 180 - front

New Mercedes SLC 180 2017 review

The Mercedes SLC 180 is the new entry-level model in the range, bringing the sports car closer to the Mazda MX-5's price point
Road tests
7 Nov 2017
Volkswagen teases 266bhp rally-ready Polo GTI R5

Volkswagen teases 266bhp rally-ready Polo GTI R5

Volkswagen's next hot supermini to enter competition with new WRC2-ready, customer only offering
News
7 Nov 2017
New Volvo V90 T8 plug-in hybrid 2017 review
Volvo V90 T8 - front

New Volvo V90 T8 plug-in hybrid 2017 review

We drive the T8 plug-in hybrid version of the premium Volvo V90 estate
Road tests
1 Nov 2017
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New 2018 Hyundai i30 N: UK prices and specs revealed
Frankfurt - Hyundai i30 N - front

New 2018 Hyundai i30 N: UK prices and specs revealed

Hyundai's hot hatch available with 242bhp or 271bhp, and price tag undercutting key rivals
News
31 Oct 2017
New MG ZS 2017 review
MG ZS - front

New MG ZS 2017 review

The MG ZS is the latest car to enter the small SUV market. Is it a contender?
Road tests
30 Oct 2017
Citroen C4 to be axed 'soon' following C4 Cactus facelift
Fiat Tipo vs Skoda Rapid vs Citroen C4 -

Citroen C4 to be axed 'soon' following C4 Cactus facelift

Citroen's C-segment hatchback will go out of production in the coming months, bosses have revealed
News
27 Oct 2017
Mazda KAI Concept previews 2019 Mazda 3 at Tokyo
Mazda Kai concept - Tokyo front

Mazda KAI Concept previews 2019 Mazda 3 at Tokyo

Mazda's latest design language uncovered with the bold KAI Concept, which has been revealed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
News
26 Oct 2017
New Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI diesel 2017 review
Volkswagen T-Roc - front

New Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI diesel 2017 review

There will be two diesel versions of the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV in the UK, and we've tried the more powerful 2.0 TDI
Road tests
26 Oct 2017
Nissan to replace Renault in Formula E from 2018/19 season

Nissan to replace Renault in Formula E from 2018/19 season

Renault-Nissan alliance shifts its motorsport strategy, with Nissan to take over from Renault in all-electric racing series
News
25 Oct 2017
Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept teases hot new Subarus
Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept - front

Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept teases hot new Subarus

Subaru hints that it isn’t quite finished with performance models yet, as VIZIV Performance Concept hits Tokyo
News
25 Oct 2017
Toyota JPN Taxi revealed ahead of Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota JPN Taxi front quarter

Toyota JPN Taxi revealed ahead of Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota's new taxi is on sale now, with the firm aiming for it to become a familiar sight on Tokyo's streets during the 2020 Olympics
News
23 Oct 2017
Ford Mustang Performance Pack
Frankfurt - Ford Mustang - front

Ford Mustang Performance Pack

The Ford Mustang will benefit from wider tyres and stiffer suspension in the US, but UK customers may have to wait a little longer
News
23 Oct 2017
New Skoda Octavia Estate 1.5 petrol 2017 review
Skoda Octavia Estate 1.5 TSI - front

New Skoda Octavia Estate 1.5 petrol 2017 review

We try the facelifted Skoda Octavia Estate with the brand's new 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine
Road tests
13 Oct 2017
Facelifted Lexus CT priced from £23,495
Frankfurt - Lexus CT 200h - front

Facelifted Lexus CT priced from £23,495

Entire Lexus CT range gets F Sport inspired tweaks, while new assistance features and infotainment appear too
News
13 Oct 2017
New MG XS crossover becomes the ZS (again)
MG XS

New MG XS crossover becomes the ZS (again)

MG’s new XS SUV once again becomes the ZS ahead of sales later this year
News
4 Oct 2017
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Updated Range Rover Sport now features 101mpg plug-in hybrid
Range Rover Sport PHEV - front

Updated Range Rover Sport now features 101mpg plug-in hybrid

The Range Rover Sport has been updated inside and out, while the PHEV is JLR’s first ever plug-in hybrid
News
3 Oct 2017
New Skoda Kodiaq Scout to start from £32,330
Skoda Kodiaq scout front quarter dynamic

New Skoda Kodiaq Scout to start from £32,330

Rugged Scout version of Kodiaq SUV gets extra body protection and ground clearance, plus off-road driving aids
News
3 Oct 2017
Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain
Renault Captur dCi 90 automatic

Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain

Renault's Captur dCi 90 diesel receives option of dual-clutch automatic gearbox, arriving later this month
News
2 Oct 2017
Range Rover Velar 2.0 diesel 2017 review
Range Rover Velar - front action

Range Rover Velar 2.0 diesel 2017 review

How does the new Range Rover Velar SUV measure up as a four-cylinder diesel?
Road tests
29 Sep 2017
BMW previews wireless charging for 2018 on 530e iPerformance
BMW 530e wireless charging

BMW previews wireless charging for 2018 on 530e iPerformance

Wireless charging arrives for BMW vehicles next year, with the firm's plug-in 5-Series the first car to benefit
News
25 Sep 2017
Toyota reveals new hot GR series sub brand
Toyota GR series

Toyota reveals new hot GR series sub brand

Japanese market set to be flooded with sporty new Toyotas, and UK equivalent is under consideration
News
19 Sep 2017
New Skoda Citigo 2017 facelift review
Skoda Citigo - front

New Skoda Citigo 2017 facelift review

Updates keep the Skoda Citigo city car fresh, while Monte Carlo trim adds sporty appeal
Road tests
15 Sep 2017
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: news round-up
2017 Frankfurt Motor Show - flags

Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: news round-up

Here’s everything you need to know about the cars and the car news at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in one place.
News
14 Sep 2017
Mercedes-AMG reveals G 63 and G 65 Exclusive Editions
Frankfurt - Mercedes-AMG G wagon - front

Mercedes-AMG reveals G 63 and G 65 Exclusive Editions

Two new special edition Mercedes G-Class off-roaders have been shown at Frankfurt with unique design tweaks and additional spec
News
13 Sep 2017
All-new Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV gets 542bhp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo - Frankfurt front/side

All-new Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV gets 542bhp

Porsche's new Cayenne Turbo breaks cover at Frankfurt, boasting a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 and a 177mph top speed
News
13 Sep 2017