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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

Bentley reveals new Azure specification for Bentayga, Flying Spur and Continental ranges
Bentley Flying Spur Azure - side

Bentley reveals new Azure specification for Bentayga, Flying Spur and Continental ranges

New comfort-oriented badge spans all of the brand’s current models and includes bespoke exterior and interior touches
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25 May 2022
Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept
Renault Scenic Vision concept - front

Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept

This is our first look at the new all-electric Renault Scenic SUV with electric/hydrogen power and real-life interior rainbows
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19 May 2022
15 Tesla Supercharger sites open to non-Tesla vehicles in the UK
Tesla Supercharger

15 Tesla Supercharger sites open to non-Tesla vehicles in the UK

Pilot scheme to open up Tesla-only charging network to all electric cars lands at selected UK locations
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18 May 2022
New 2022 BMW 3 Series facelift revealed with updated look inside and out
BMW 3 Series - front

New 2022 BMW 3 Series facelift revealed with updated look inside and out

The BMW 3 Series' mid-life update features a revised design and improved technology, but we’ll have to wait until the next generation for a full EV
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18 May 2022
Rolls-Royce Phantom limo given minor refresh for 2022
Rolls-Royce Phantom - front

Rolls-Royce Phantom limo given minor refresh for 2022

Rolls-Royce has given its flagship limousine an update for 2022, by revealing the ‘Series II’ version of the eighth-generation Phantom
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12 May 2022
New 2022 Genesis GV60 EV: UK prices and specs revealed
Genesis GV60 2022 - front

New 2022 Genesis GV60 EV: UK prices and specs revealed

Three versions of the new Genesis GV60 EV are coming to Britain, with options including Nappa leather upholstery
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5 May 2022
New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally - action

New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend

Huge adjustable rear wing, plus redeveloped exhaust system and tweaked suspension feature on rally-inspired limited edition Abarth
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5 May 2022
Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV
Vauxhall Manta - front (watermarked)

Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV

Vauxhall is set to bring back the famous Manta name on a sporty SUV to rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and our exclusive images preview how it could look
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5 May 2022
New manual gearbox Toyota Supra revealed for the UK market
Toyota Supra manual - side static

New manual gearbox Toyota Supra revealed for the UK market

The new six-speed manual gearbox contributes to a reduction in weight and is part of a set of model year revisions for 2022
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28 Apr 2022
New Jaguar XE and XF 300 Sport models introduced
Jaguar XE 300 Sport

New Jaguar XE and XF 300 Sport models introduced

Luxuriously appointed Jaguar XE and XF saloons come with four-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol power
News
26 Apr 2022
Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review
James Brodie with giant key

Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review

Final report: Fiat’s baby EV is hot in the city and good elsewhere if the weather’s not cold
Long-term tests
25 Apr 2022
Volkswagen targets 435 miles of range for updated MEB platform
VW updated MEB

Volkswagen targets 435 miles of range for updated MEB platform

More range, more performance and faster charging coming for the VW Group's MEB electric car platform
News
19 Apr 2022
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New 2022 BMW X7 facelift arrives with prices from £81k
BMW X7 - front

New 2022 BMW X7 facelift arrives with prices from £81k

The updated BMW X7 flagship gets new a M60i variant, 48-volt tech and a big front end makeover
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12 Apr 2022
New Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and 400 Sport models introduced for 2022
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport - front static

New Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport and 400 Sport models introduced for 2022

Luxuriously appointed cabin and six-cylinder power for new sub-SVR range-topping F-Pace models
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12 Apr 2022
New Citroen C3 You targets city car buyers with £12,995 price tag
Citroen C3 You - front

New Citroen C3 You targets city car buyers with £12,995 price tag

The Citroen C3 You is the new entry-level model in the brand’s supermini range and it undercuts many cars in the segment below
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11 Apr 2022
Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022
Vauxhall Corsa Design

Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022

The new-look line-up for the Vauxhall Corsa and Vauxhall Mokka is claimed to offer better value than before
News
6 Apr 2022
Renault Clio and Captur ranges updated for 2022
Renault Clio

Renault Clio and Captur ranges updated for 2022

The Renault Clio and Captur share a new three-model trim structure and come with key equipment changes
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5 Apr 2022
New Toyota bz4x electric SUV gets official 317-mile range
Toyota bZ4x - front

New Toyota bz4x electric SUV gets official 317-mile range

Two versions of Toyota’s electric SUV will it UK roads this June
News
4 Apr 2022
New MINI prototype ride review
MINI prototype - front

New MINI prototype ride review

We get taken for a ride in the passenger seat of the new all-electric MINI Hatch as it starts to take shape ahead of its 2023 arrival
Road tests
22 Mar 2022
New Maserati Grecale Folgore is brand’s first electric car
Maserati Grecale Folgore - front static

New Maserati Grecale Folgore is brand’s first electric car

A 105kWh battery promises plenty of range when the new all-electric Maserati Grecale Folgore arrives next year
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22 Mar 2022
Volkswagen teases Beijing Motor Show concept previewing 2023 Tesla rival
Volkswagen Beijing Motor Show concept sketch

Volkswagen teases Beijing Motor Show concept previewing 2023 Tesla rival

Volkswagen's upcoming concept will be the latest addition to the brand's ID. lineup
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16 Mar 2022
Refreshed Volkswagen T-Roc goes on sale from £25,000
Volkswagen T-Roc facelift - front

Refreshed Volkswagen T-Roc goes on sale from £25,000

The Volkswagen T-Roc SUV has been updated for 2022 with a new dashboard and infotainment, while the Cabriolet and hot R versions are still included in…
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3 Mar 2022
New special edition Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim launched
Renault Captur Rive Gauche - front

New special edition Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim launched

Available to order now, the new range topping Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim comes with glossy black styling and upgraded tech
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2 Mar 2022
Stellantis to go fully electric in Europe by 2026
Jeep electric SUV - rear

Stellantis to go fully electric in Europe by 2026

The Stellantis Group has also revealed that it will offer over 75 electric cars by the end of the decade
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1 Mar 2022
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Aston Martin Vantage and DBX to return as F1 safety cars in 2022
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Aston Martin Vantage and DBX to return as F1 safety cars in 2022

Formula One will see Aston Martin's Vantage sports car and DBX SUV lead the pack again in 2022
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24 Feb 2022
New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 2022 review
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - front

New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 2022 review

The new BMW 2 Series gets mild-hybrid technology to prove there’s life in the MPV class yet
Road tests
22 Feb 2022
New Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge 2022 review
Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV - front

New Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge 2022 review

The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge’s improved powertrain brings a boost in all-electric range and fuel economy
Road tests
11 Feb 2022
New 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance UK price revealed
New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance - front

New 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance UK price revealed

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance is the firm’s most powerful production car ever, and is on sale in the UK from £173,655
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1 Feb 2022
New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp
AstonMartin DBX707

New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp

Aston’s DBX SUV gets even hotter with a revised V8 engine, updated suspension and a racy makeover
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1 Feb 2022
Jaguar Land Rover reports £9m loss amid continued semiconductor shortage
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Jaguar Land Rover reports £9m loss amid continued semiconductor shortage

British brands hit by global chip supply as hold-ups impact JLR’s financials
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1 Feb 2022
New 2022 SsangYong Korando e-Motion: UK prices and specs revealed
SsangYong Korando EV

New 2022 SsangYong Korando e-Motion: UK prices and specs revealed

New SsangYong Korando compact electric SUV is almost here, and will be available in Britain in three specifications
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25 Jan 2022
New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp
Ford Bronco Raptor - off-road

New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp

More aggressive, Ford Performance-developed Bronco Raptor goes on sale in the USA in March
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24 Jan 2022
New Jeep Renegade and Compass e-Hybrids revealed
Jeep Renegade and Compass e-Hybrids

New Jeep Renegade and Compass e-Hybrids revealed

Jeep adds conventional hybrid power to Renegade and Compass line-ups, on sale in UK now
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20 Jan 2022
New 2022 Ford Mondeo revealed for Chinese market
Ford Mondeo 2022 - front

New 2022 Ford Mondeo revealed for Chinese market

Ford Mondeo family car gets big makeover for fifth generation, but it won’t go on sale in Europe
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17 Jan 2022