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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

All-electric Borgward Isabella concept swoops into Frankfurt
Borgward Isabella concept - Frankfurt front

All-electric Borgward Isabella concept swoops into Frankfurt

Smooth 2+2 all-electric concept is Borgward's grand reveal at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show
News
13 Sep 2017
New 592bhp Ferrari Portofino unleashed to replace California
Ferrari Portofino - Frankfurt show front

New 592bhp Ferrari Portofino unleashed to replace California

Ferrari's new entry-level Portofino model packs BMW M5 levels of power, four seats and a folding metal roof
News
13 Sep 2017
Audi R8 V10 RWS revealed with rear-wheel-drive
Frankfurt - Audi R8 V10 RWD - front

Audi R8 V10 RWS revealed with rear-wheel-drive

The Audi R8 V10 Rear Wheel Series (RWS) has been shown at Frankfurt. 999 models will be built
News
12 Sep 2017
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Porsche 911 GT3 Touring revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show

Porsche has rounded off the sharp edges of the 911 GT3 track weapon with the GT3 Touring
News
12 Sep 2017
Refreshed Ford EcoSport revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show
Ford EcoSport - Frankfurt front

Refreshed Ford EcoSport revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Ford shows its smallest SUV some love with a refresh in and out, new tech, a new engine and all-wheel-drive
News
12 Sep 2017
New Hyundai i30 Fastback revealed
Hyundai i30 Fastback - Frankfurt front

New Hyundai i30 Fastback revealed

Hyundai has expanded the i30 range with the introduction of the i30 Fastback, which has made its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show
News
12 Sep 2017
Toyota C-HR Hy-Power signals future Toyota performance cars
Toyota C-HR Hy-Power - Frankfurt show front

Toyota C-HR Hy-Power signals future Toyota performance cars

Toyota's beefed-up C-HR Hy-Power has been revealed at Frankfurt as a concept, but a production version is expected to follow
News
12 Sep 2017
New 2018 Subaru Impreza revealed in European specification
2018 Subaru Impreza Frankfurt - front

New 2018 Subaru Impreza revealed in European specification

Next Subaru Impreza lands in Europe with a new platform, new driver assists and two engine choices
News
12 Sep 2017
Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer revealed for Frankfurt

Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer revealed for Frankfurt

Vauxhall will add a hot estate to its line-up with a GSi version of the Insignia Sport Tourer
News
7 Sep 2017
All new JLR vehicles will be electrified from 2020
Jaguar I-Pace

All new JLR vehicles will be electrified from 2020

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr Ralf Speth confirms that all the brand's new models will be electrified by 2020
News
7 Sep 2017
Autonomous Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE concept revealed

Autonomous Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE concept revealed

Jaguar's FUTURE-TYPE concept shows brand's vision for the future, and features a unique 'Sayer' steering wheel to aid car sharing
News
7 Sep 2017
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport model joins Evora range
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport - front

Lotus Evora GT430 Sport model joins Evora range

Lotus adds to its Evora GT430 range with a new, less aggressive Sport model
News
7 Sep 2017
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Mazda to electrify entire range by 2035
Mazda-Hazumi-concept-front

Mazda to electrify entire range by 2035

Mazda's entire range to consist of mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric models, but there will be no fuel cell vehicles
News
6 Sep 2017
Latest Euro NCAP results: Full five stars for new Fiesta
Ford Fiesta crash test 2017

Latest Euro NCAP results: Full five stars for new Fiesta

New Ford Fiesta supermini gets full Euro NCAP marks, while a handful of new SUVs have also been put through their paces
News
6 Sep 2017
Peugeot launches world's smallest car dealership in London

Peugeot launches world's smallest car dealership in London

More and more of us are choosing to buy cars over the internet, opening up creative dealership locations
News
6 Sep 2017
Limited Ford Ranger Black Edition pick-up truck revealed

Limited Ford Ranger Black Edition pick-up truck revealed

The Ford Ranger pick-up truck gets a dark makeover, and it's coming to Frankfurt later this month
News
1 Sep 2017
New Dacia Sandero Stepway 2017 facelift review
Dacia Sandero Stepway - front

New Dacia Sandero Stepway 2017 facelift review

The facelifted Dacia Sandero Stepway offers space, comfort and low prices, but how does it drive?
Road tests
1 Sep 2017
New Renault Twingo Iconic Special Edition added to range
Renault Twingo Iconic Special Edition - front

New Renault Twingo Iconic Special Edition added to range

New range topping Iconic Special Edition version of the Renault Twingo city car adds extra tech and unique styling tweaks
News
1 Sep 2017
New Smart ForFour ED 2017 review
Smart ForFour ED - front

New Smart ForFour ED 2017 review

We drive the nippy electric Smart ForFour on British roads for the first time
Road tests
1 Sep 2017
Volkswagen Group announces diesel scrappage schemes for UK

Volkswagen Group announces diesel scrappage schemes for UK

New Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and SEAT cars are now available with discounts if you trade in a pre Euro 5 diesel
News
1 Sep 2017
Maserati Ghibli receives minor facelift and GranLusso badge
2018 Maserati Ghibli facelift front quarter

Maserati Ghibli receives minor facelift and GranLusso badge

Maserati tweaks its Ghibli executive saloon with a slight rename, a new look and some new tech
News
24 Aug 2017
Audi reveals new naming structure to loop in e-tron range
New Audi nomenclature

Audi reveals new naming structure to loop in e-tron range

Audi's new numerical naming system will be used on conventional, hybrid and all-electric models
News
23 Aug 2017
New 600bhp+ BMW M8 spied in convertible form
BMW M8 spy shot front quarter

New 600bhp+ BMW M8 spied in convertible form

M Division's upcoming range-topper will come in both coupe and convertible formats, according to these spy shots
News
22 Aug 2017
Fiat Chrysler denies rumours of Chinese Great Wall takeover
2017 Jeep Compass - front lights

Fiat Chrysler denies rumours of Chinese Great Wall takeover

Great Wall Motors reportedly show interest in Fiat Chrysler as FCA reasserts Jeep commitment
News
21 Aug 2017
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Hyundai plans three new all-electric cars by 2022

Hyundai plans three new all-electric cars by 2022

Hyundai to fight on three fronts with range of new hybrid, fuel cell and all-electric cars, including a 311-mile long-range EV
News
17 Aug 2017
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe prices announced
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63  and coupe 2

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe prices announced

Merc's new 503bhp Porsche Macan rival starts from £68,920, with the Coupe from £74,410
News
15 Aug 2017
Renault adds 'Black Edition' styling tweaks to Clio RS
Renault Clio RS Black Edition pack

Renault adds 'Black Edition' styling tweaks to Clio RS

New styling packs for the firm's Fiesta ST rival can be fitted for a few hundred pounds
News
11 Aug 2017
VW Group and Tata Motors scrap strategic partnership plans

VW Group and Tata Motors scrap strategic partnership plans

Efforts for a Skoda/Tata tie up to develop new cars for emerging markets have fallen through - for now
News
11 Aug 2017
Audi Q2 range updated with hot new 2.0 TFSI quattro model
Audi Q2 2.0 TFSI quattro front quarter

Audi Q2 range updated with hot new 2.0 TFSI quattro model

187bhp, all-wheel-drive model is the most powerful Q2 yet, and whets the appetite for S and RS models
News
11 Aug 2017
Ford Focus RS Mountune M400 turns power up to 395bhp
Ford Focus Mountune M400 front quarter

Ford Focus RS Mountune M400 turns power up to 395bhp

Mountune turns the wick up on the Focus RS, to leave it breathing down the neck of the new Audi RS3
News
11 Aug 2017
New SsangYong Korando 2017 facelift review
SsangYong Korando - front

New SsangYong Korando 2017 facelift review

With an all-new SsangYong Korando still two years away, has a second facelift improved the current model?
Road tests
9 Aug 2017
New Mercedes-Maybach Vision concept car teased in short clip
Mercedes concept teaser screengrab bonnet

New Mercedes-Maybach Vision concept car teased in short clip

New Mercedes concept will arrive at some point this summer, according to design boss Gordon Wagener
News
9 Aug 2017
New Volkswagen Arteon: UK launch prices and specs revealed
Volkswagen Arteon official - R-Line Geneva front quarter

New Volkswagen Arteon: UK launch prices and specs revealed

Volkswagen's new flagship saloon swoops into UK showrooms with two high-spec trim levels, with more engines coming later this year
News
8 Aug 2017
Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine due in 2019
Skyactiv Badge

Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine due in 2019

New Mazda SKYACTIV-X engine could make next-generation petrol engines as efficient as diesel units
News
8 Aug 2017