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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

Skoda Superb updated with new tech for 2017

Skoda Superb updated with new tech for 2017

The Skoda Superb family saloon gains new infotainment systems, new driver assists and fresh comfort features
News
30 May 2017
One-off Rolls-Royce Sweptail harks back to classic design

One-off Rolls-Royce Sweptail harks back to classic design

Rolls-Royce has revealed the Sweptail at the Villa d’Este car show in Italy, a bespoke model designed for one wealthy customer
News
27 May 2017
New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway 2017 review
Dacia Logan MCV Stepway - front

New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway 2017 review

Budget Dacia Logan MCV Stepway estate gets chunky makeover to give it pseudo-SUV look
Road tests
26 May 2017
Volvo S60 Polestar claims 'secret' Nurburgring record

Volvo S60 Polestar claims 'secret' Nurburgring record

Tweaked Volvo S60 Polestar saloon clocked in a record breaking - but since broken - four-door Nurburgring lap last year
News
26 May 2017
Limited edition Bentley Continental 24 revealed
Bentley Continental 24

Limited edition Bentley Continental 24 revealed

Bentley Continental 24 is based on 700bhp Continental Supersports, is limited to 24 units, and gets a £215,000 price tag
News
24 May 2017
Land Rover adds new engines to Discovery Sport and Evoque
Range Rover Evoque 18MY 240PS - front

Land Rover adds new engines to Discovery Sport and Evoque

New Ingenium petrol engines arrive in both SUVs later this year, with new SD4 diesel also added
News
23 May 2017
Vauxhall Crossland X 1.6 diesel 2017 review
Vauxhall Crossland X - front

Vauxhall Crossland X 1.6 diesel 2017 review

We get behind the wheel of the entry-level diesel version of the new Vauxhall Crossland X SUV
Road tests
23 May 2017
Jim Hackett named new Ford boss as Mark Fields retires

Jim Hackett named new Ford boss as Mark Fields retires

Ford Chief Executive Mark Fields has been replaced by Jim Hackett - Ford's former Smart Mobility boss
News
22 May 2017
Renault demonstrates dynamic and wireless EV charging

Renault demonstrates dynamic and wireless EV charging

Modified Kangoo Z.E and specially built test track demonstrates that it is possible to charge an electric vehicle whilst on the move
News
19 May 2017
New Ford Ka+ White Edition 2017 review
Ford Ka+ White Edition - front

New Ford Ka+ White Edition 2017 review

The Ford Ka+ White Edition adds extra styling and comes loaded with kit, but does it offer value for money?
Road tests
19 May 2017
Bentley Bentayga swoops in with falconry makeover

Bentley Bentayga swoops in with falconry makeover

Bespoke Bentley Bentayga arrives with unique falconry kit and inspired makeover, undertaken by Mulliner
News
18 May 2017
Audi Q8 Sport Concept gets Android tech at Google I/O
Audi Q8 Sport Concept - Geneva front

Audi Q8 Sport Concept gets Android tech at Google I/O

New Audi Q8 Sport Concept made its debut at Geneva in March, but is now showing off a new Android infotainment system in Silicone Valley
News
18 May 2017
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MINI summer updates spruce up cabin tech and instruments

MINI summer updates spruce up cabin tech and instruments

New instrument panel and tech updates coming to all MINIs this summer
News
17 May 2017
Limited run Toyota GT86 Orange Edition revealed
Toyota GT86 Orange Edition - front

Limited run Toyota GT86 Orange Edition revealed

This GT86 is Toyota’s first under a special edition series carrying the new Club Series badge
News
16 May 2017
BMW M240i M Performance Edition announced
BMW M240i M Performance Edition - front

BMW M240i M Performance Edition announced

The German marque says just 750 units of this 2 Series M Performance variant will be made
News
16 May 2017
NextEV NIO EP9 all-electric hypercar fastest ever
NextEV NIO EP9 electric hypercar  - front launch

NextEV NIO EP9 all-electric hypercar fastest ever

China’s NextEV NIO EP9 electric hypercar has set a new lap record of just 6m 45.9s around the Green Hell
News
16 May 2017
Sporty new SEAT Ateca FR to cost £24,960
SEAT ateca FR front quarter

Sporty new SEAT Ateca FR to cost £24,960

SEAT adds hot FR trim level to Ateca SUV range, while introducing a new 187bhp 2.0-litre TSI petrol
News
12 May 2017
New 2017 BMW 2 Series facelift revealed
BMW 2 Series 2017 facelift front quarter

New 2017 BMW 2 Series facelift revealed

BMW 2 Series updated for 2017 with subtle new look inside and out, alongside new infotainment technology
News
11 May 2017
BMW 1 Series receives mild facelift for 2017
2017 BMW 1 Series upgrades front quarter

BMW 1 Series receives mild facelift for 2017

New BMW 1 Series Shadow special edition cars get minor styling tweaks, but big news is upgraded infotainment and refreshed cabin
News
11 May 2017
New Nissan X-Trail X-Scape comes with £500 drone as standard
Nissan X-Trail X-Scape

New Nissan X-Trail X-Scape comes with £500 drone as standard

New limited edition X-Trail to be limited to just 200 units in the UK, but fear not - the drone is a £500 option on basic models
News
10 May 2017
2017 Porsche 911 GT3 laps the Nurburgring in 7:12.7s
2017 Porsche 911 GT3

2017 Porsche 911 GT3 laps the Nurburgring in 7:12.7s

The new Porsche 911 GT3 has set one of the fastest ‘Ring laps in production car history in ‘standard trim’
News
5 May 2017
Ford Fiesta ST 5-door review
Ford Fiesta ST 5-door - front

Ford Fiesta ST 5-door review

A new Fiesta ST is on the way but that hasn't stopped the current model gaining an extra pair of doors to help with the run-out...
Road tests
4 May 2017
New 604bhp Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate to cost £81,130
Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate - Geneva front

New 604bhp Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate to cost £81,130

New wild Mercedes-AMG estate goes on sale in the UK, with first deliveries this September
News
4 May 2017
New SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI 2017 review
SEAT Leon ST - front

New SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI 2017 review

We drive the facelifted SEAT Leon ST with the 1.0-litre petrol engine, but do the punchier diesel options make more sense?
Road tests
4 May 2017
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New Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 1.5 TSI details revealed
Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf vs Renault Megane - golf tracking

New Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 1.5 TSI details revealed

New VW Bluemotion Golf uses 129bhp 1.5-litre TSI and returns a claimed 61.4mpg thanks to engine-off coasting
News
4 May 2017
Tech giant Samsung gets permission to test self-driving cars
Samsung stand

Tech giant Samsung gets permission to test self-driving cars

Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport issues Samsung with approval to test self-driving software
News
3 May 2017
Nissan trials Signal Shield compartment to deter phone use
Nissan Signal Shield Compartment

Nissan trials Signal Shield compartment to deter phone use

To combat mobile phone use while driving, Nissan has revealed the Signal Shield prototype to block incoming messages
News
2 May 2017
Iconic Lister Knobbly returns with ten continuation models
Lister Knobbly - front

Iconic Lister Knobbly returns with ten continuation models

Lister announces plans to build ten continuation versions of its Knobbly racing cars, paving the way for other road going Lister models
News
2 May 2017
Facelifted Renault Captur priced from £15,355
Facelifted Renault Captur Geneva - front orange

Facelifted Renault Captur priced from £15,355

Renault Captur small crossover gets visual tweaks; full prices and specs announced
News
2 May 2017
Porsche Cayenne pulls Airbus A380 to set World Record
Porsche Cayenne pulls Airbus A380 - front

Porsche Cayenne pulls Airbus A380 to set World Record

The Porsche Cayenne is now a world record holder after pulling a 285-tonne Airbus A30 over a distance of 42 metres. Watch the video.
News
1 May 2017
Nissan plots NISMO expansion with new models and markets
Nissan GT-R NISMO 2017 - rear light

Nissan plots NISMO expansion with new models and markets

Nissan sets its sights on boosting NISMO's sales figures up from 15,000 per year with new segments for new customers
News
27 Apr 2017
Mitsubishi reveals new limited edition L200 Barbarian SVP
Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP

Mitsubishi reveals new limited edition L200 Barbarian SVP

New SVP badge will be used to introduce limited edition Mitsubishi models with stand-out styling tweaks
News
25 Apr 2017
Fiat 500 Mirror brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Fiat 500 Mirror

Fiat 500 Mirror brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Fiat upgrades the 500's tech with new Mirror edition, introducing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
News
24 Apr 2017
Tesla issues recall of 53,000 cars over parking brake issue
Tesla Model 3 customers queue

Tesla issues recall of 53,000 cars over parking brake issue

All Model S and Model X built between February and October last year to be recalled, but Tesla says cars are still safe to drive
News
21 Apr 2017