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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

Jeep Yuntu concept previews 4x4 firm's hybrid future
Jeep Yuntu concept - front

Jeep Yuntu concept previews 4x4 firm's hybrid future

Yuntu Shanghai concept previews China-only SUV but confirms Jeep's interest in hybrid technology
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21 Apr 2017
Mazda 2 gets a refresh with new equipment and GT models
Mazda 2 - refresh header

Mazda 2 gets a refresh with new equipment and GT models

Mazda updates the Mazda 2 supermini with fresh tech, chassis improvements and two new trim levels
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21 Apr 2017
Lotus Exige Cup 380 revealed with extra downforce
Lotus Exige Cup 380 - front

Lotus Exige Cup 380 revealed with extra downforce

New track honed Exige gets 375bhp and up to 200kg of downforce thanks to new bodywork tweaks
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21 Apr 2017
Hyundai Santa Fe Endurance celebrates Antarctic crossing

Hyundai Santa Fe Endurance celebrates Antarctic crossing

New special edition Santa Fe SUV will be limited to 500 units and is a road-going tribute to two Trans-Antarctic expeditions
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20 Apr 2017
Lynk & Co to offer lifetime warranty and free traffic data
Lynk & Co Shanghai

Lynk & Co to offer lifetime warranty and free traffic data

All-new car brand Lynk & Co set to offer customers willing to take the plunge a 'lifetime' warranty with roadside assistance
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19 Apr 2017
Genesis GV80 fuel-cell SUV concept revealed at New York
Genesis GV80

Genesis GV80 fuel-cell SUV concept revealed at New York

Genesis GV80 hints at future BMW X5 rival from Hyundai's luxury car wing, and commits firm to developing alternative propulsion powertrains
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13 Apr 2017
Toyota FT-4X Concept revealed at New York Motor Show

Toyota FT-4X Concept revealed at New York Motor Show

Funky crossover concept channels the FJ Cruiser at the New York Motor Show
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13 Apr 2017
Audi R8 Audi Sport Edition revealed
Audi R8 Audi Sport edition

Audi R8 Audi Sport Edition revealed

Limited edition Audi R8 gets Audi Sport inspired visual makeover, with production run of 200 planned
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12 Apr 2017
Dodge unleashes 829bhp, wheelie popping Challenger SRT Demon
2018 Dodge Demon

Dodge unleashes 829bhp, wheelie popping Challenger SRT Demon

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the ultimate straight line muscle car and can crack the quarter mile in 9.65s
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12 Apr 2017
Subaru Ascent named as the brand's seven-seat American SUV
subaru ascent concept front quarter

Subaru Ascent named as the brand's seven-seat American SUV

New large Subaru SUV to take on Ascent name. New design study based on VIZIV-7 Concept previews how it will look
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12 Apr 2017
Lexus LS F Sport revealed at the 2017 New York Motor Show
Lexus LS F - New York show front

Lexus LS F Sport revealed at the 2017 New York Motor Show

F Sport versions of new Lexus S-Class rival get sportier bodywork, tweaked suspension and racier cabins
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12 Apr 2017
Jaguar F-Type gets 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine
Jaguar F-Type 2.0 T

Jaguar F-Type gets 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine

Jaguar has chosen the 2017 New York Motor Show to expand the F-Type range downwards with new a 4-cylinder engine
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12 Apr 2017
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This is the Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition by Aston Martin Q
Aston Martin Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition

This is the Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition by Aston Martin Q

Aston Martin has revealed its latest bespoke ‘Q’ creation – a ten-unit Vanquish S run inspired by the Red Arrows display team
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9 Apr 2017
Rolls-Royce reveals one-off Wraith by Emirati artist

Rolls-Royce reveals one-off Wraith by Emirati artist

Bespoke Wraith has already been sold to a Middle Eastern customer, and is part of a new art collection by Mohammed Kazem
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7 Apr 2017
Lotus reveals classic F1 inspired Evora Sport 410 GP Edition

Lotus reveals classic F1 inspired Evora Sport 410 GP Edition

GP Edition version of most potent Evora introduces classic Lotus F1 colours to the US market
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7 Apr 2017
Porsche and Audi to join forces over new EV platform

Porsche and Audi to join forces over new EV platform

Two VW group firms to collaborate over electrification and autonomous tech up to 2025, with new large EVs in the pipeline
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5 Apr 2017
Hennessey Exorcist is a Chevy Camaro speed demon

Hennessey Exorcist is a Chevy Camaro speed demon

Upgrade package by American tuners Hennessey unleashes 1,000bhp from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
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5 Apr 2017
Daimler and Bosch join forces to develop self-driving system
Mercedes Bosch tie-up futurism render

Daimler and Bosch join forces to develop self-driving system

German multinationals Mercedes and Bosch announce tie-up to develop new self-driving systems and software by the early 2020s
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5 Apr 2017
Citroen Relay gets unofficial H-van 70th anniversary bodykit
Citroen Relay H-Van

Citroen Relay gets unofficial H-van 70th anniversary bodykit

Two designers turn their hands to the Citroen Relay to create a tribute to the iconic H-van on its 70th anniversary
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5 Apr 2017
MINI Clubman Black Pack exclusive for UK buyers
Mini Clubman Black pack

MINI Clubman Black Pack exclusive for UK buyers

Special edition Black Pack Clubmans inject a little extra style on Cooper Clubman and Cooper D Clubman models
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4 Apr 2017
Leaked pics show 2018 Peugeot 308 facelift
Peugeot 308 2017 facelift leaked

Leaked pics show 2018 Peugeot 308 facelift

Pictures published around the web suggest smart new look for Peugeot's 308 C-segment hatch is on the cards later in 2017
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3 Apr 2017
Nissan Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse revealed
Nissan Juke Tekna Pulse

Nissan Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse revealed

Juke N-Connecta Style and Tekna Pulse introduce design tweaks and a premium sound system ahead of an all new model later in 2017
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3 Apr 2017
Tesla firmware 8.1 update introduces hidden sketchpad

Tesla firmware 8.1 update introduces hidden sketchpad

Not an early April Fools' - latest Tesla over-the-air update features an Easter egg to turn motorists into Monet
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31 Mar 2017
Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the ultimate off-road toy

Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the ultimate off-road toy

One-off, heavy duty Hilux dusted down with Tonka inspiration to celebrate pick-up's top sales in Australia
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30 Mar 2017
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Rolls-Royce Wraith ‘Inspired by British Music' cars revealed

Rolls-Royce Wraith ‘Inspired by British Music' cars revealed

Rolls-Royce has recruited music greats including Roger Daltrey and Ray Davies to help create Wraith collectors’ editions
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29 Mar 2017
Peugeot reveals stylish new 208 Black Edition
Peugeot 208 black edition

Peugeot reveals stylish new 208 Black Edition

Black edition 208 gets 81bhp PureTech petrol engine and £14,595 price tag
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28 Mar 2017
McLaren reveals new accessories for Sports Series cars
McLaren accessories

McLaren reveals new accessories for Sports Series cars

New carbon-fibre packs, interior tweaks and protective accessories available now for the McLaren Sports Series cars
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24 Mar 2017
DS 3 Ines de la Fressange special edition revealed
DS 3 Inas de la Fressange

DS 3 Ines de la Fressange special edition revealed

New special Ines de la Fressange edition of the DS 3 supermini turns up the style ahead of UK release in May
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23 Mar 2017
Electric cars won't stop petrol growth for at least 20 years
CCS Charger

Electric cars won't stop petrol growth for at least 20 years

Battery technology is the key factor that will prevent electric cars reducing on global petrol demand in the next two decades
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22 Mar 2017
VLF Automotive Force 1 Roadster on the way

VLF Automotive Force 1 Roadster on the way

Convertible version of Henrik Fisker's Dodge Viper V10 powered supercar could arrive at the Shanghai Motor Show
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21 Mar 2017
Tesla to discontinue entry-level Model S 60 and 60D saloons
Tesla Model S - best low emissions green cars

Tesla to discontinue entry-level Model S 60 and 60D saloons

Cheapest 60 and 60D variants of Tesla Model S saloon to be ditched , simplifying the range ahead of Model 3's arrival
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20 Mar 2017
DS 4 Crossback Moondust special edition revealed
DS 4 Crossback Moondust - front

DS 4 Crossback Moondust special edition revealed

New DS 4 Crossback Moondust edition adds a dash of dark styling, and it's on sale now from £26,410
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20 Mar 2017
New Lotus Elise arrives with lightweight 'Sprint' edition
lotus elise sprint 220 front quarter

New Lotus Elise arrives with lightweight 'Sprint' edition

Lotus Elise updated for 2017 with a revised look and a new lightweight model reviving the Sprint nameplate
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17 Mar 2017
Prices revealed for new Abarth 595 Trofeo

Prices revealed for new Abarth 595 Trofeo

Hot Abarth 595 Trofeo borrows from 595 Pista with 158bhp from its 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, and is priced from £17,290
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17 Mar 2017