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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

New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire
Lotus design team

New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire

New Lotus Type 132 and 134 SUVs and Type 133 four-door will be designed at new UK studio
News
12 Jan 2022
New Hyundai Bayon 2021 review
Hyundai Bayon - front cornering

New Hyundai Bayon 2021 review

The Hyundai Bayon sits at the bottom of the Korean firm's extensive SUV range, can it challenge in the competitive crossover segment?
Road tests
26 Nov 2021
Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic S P400e PHEV 2021 review
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV - front

Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic S P400e PHEV 2021 review

The new plug-in hybrid Land Rover Defender P400e boasts 398bhp and up to 27 miles of pure electric driving
Road tests
26 Nov 2021
New Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 review
Toyota Yaris Cross - front

New Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 review

The new Toyota Yaris Cross has arrived in the UK, but what's it like on the road? We find out...
Road tests
26 Nov 2021
2022 Mercedes EQB electric SUV prices revealed
Mercedes EQB - front

2022 Mercedes EQB electric SUV prices revealed

Mercedes releases prices and specifications for electric EQB seven-seat SUV
News
25 Nov 2021
New Lexus NX 450h+ 2021 review
Lexus NX 450h+ - front

New Lexus NX 450h+ 2021 review

Does plug-in hybrid tech improve the new Lexus NX? We find out...
Road tests
18 Nov 2021
New MG ZS EV 2021 review
MG ZS EV - front

New MG ZS EV 2021 review

The Long Range version of the facelifted MG SZ EV could be a game-changer for the fast-growing manufacturer
Road tests
12 Nov 2021
ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station
ZipCharge

ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station

The ZipCharge Go is a travel case sized charging station that provides 8kWh of power and will be priced similarly to a home wallbox
News
3 Nov 2021
MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept
Mini Maxi - front (watermarked)

MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept

MINI has revealed that it will introduce a ‘new vehicle concept’ prioritising space and versatility and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
2 Nov 2021
Plans for new Skoda Fabia Estate cancelled as Czech firms focuses on EVs
Skoda Fabia estate

Plans for new Skoda Fabia Estate cancelled as Czech firms focuses on EVs

Skoda's increasing range of electric cars and CO2 regulations appears to have killed off plans for the Fabia Combi
News
26 Oct 2021
Volvo XC40 Recharge gets Range Assistant over-the-air update
Volvo OTA update

Volvo XC40 Recharge gets Range Assistant over-the-air update

The first big over-the-air update for Android Automotive backed Volvo models includes a new app intended to help owners maximise their driving range
News
19 Oct 2021
Hydrogen-powered Ineos Grenadier SUV to begin testing in 2022
Ineos hydrogen

Hydrogen-powered Ineos Grenadier SUV to begin testing in 2022

Ineos plans to invest a further £1.7bn in hydrogen technologies and will leverage key fuel cell tech from Hyundai
News
19 Oct 2021
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Smart Concept #1 previews 2023 electric SUV
Smart SUV concept

Smart Concept #1 previews 2023 electric SUV

Smart concept points to new direction for the brand under joint Daimler and Geely ownership
News
6 Oct 2021
Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive to work with Ferrari
Marc Newson and Jonathan Ive

Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive to work with Ferrari

New collaboration will see ‘creative projects’ in the luxury sector but stops short of confirming automotive plans
News
28 Sep 2021
Car brands that you haven't heard of
Nio range

Car brands that you haven't heard of

Making a new car company can be tricky - here are few alternative brands looking to catch your eye
Features
27 Sep 2021
New Genesis G70 2021 review
Genesis G70 - front

New Genesis G70 2021 review

We find out if the new Genesis G70 can mount a challenge to the compact executive establishment
Road tests
22 Sep 2021
Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market
Fiat 500X Dolcevita - rear

Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market

The open-top version of the Fiat 500X crossover has a roof that can open in 15 seconds flat
News
17 Sep 2021
Citroen New C3 small SUV revealed for developing markets
Citroen C3 small SUV - front

Citroen New C3 small SUV revealed for developing markets

The Citroen New C3 model is separate to the European supermini and comes with a 10-inch touchscreen and a big boot for its size
News
16 Sep 2021
New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 surges into Munich with 751bhp
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 - Munich front

New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 surges into Munich with 751bhp

The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 is the AMG division's first fully electric performance car, and it arrives with 751bhp and a 3.4-second 0-62mph time
News
6 Sep 2021
Ford Mindfulness Concept Car aims to crush your Covid blues at Munich Motor Show
Ford Mindfulness Concept Car

Ford Mindfulness Concept Car aims to crush your Covid blues at Munich Motor Show

Yoga via the infotainment screen and Bang & Olufsen sound expertise feature in this new Ford concept car designed for relaxation 
News
6 Sep 2021
Lotus confirms four new electric cars including two SUVs by 2026
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Lotus confirms four new electric cars including two SUVs by 2026

The new ‘lifestyle’ Lotus models will be built in China, but the UK will remain the home of the brand’s sports cars
News
31 Aug 2021
Geneva Motor Show to launch Qatar exhibition in 2022
Geneva Motor Show

Geneva Motor Show to launch Qatar exhibition in 2022

Geneva Motor Show heads to the middle east with a spin-off event planned in Doha every two years from 2022 or 2023
News
25 Aug 2021
New 2021 Genesis GV70 SUV to go on sale from £39,450
Genesis GV70 - front

New 2021 Genesis GV70 SUV to go on sale from £39,450

Prices have been revealed for the BMW X3-rivalling Genesis GV70 mid-size SUV
News
25 Aug 2021
New 2021 Genesis G70 saloon: UK prices revealed
Genesis G70 - front

New 2021 Genesis G70 saloon: UK prices revealed

Genesis G70 compact executive saloon to undercut premium European rivals, priced from £33,850
News
25 Aug 2021
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New Kia Soul EV Maxx model arrives
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New Kia Soul EV Maxx model arrives

The Kia Soul EV model updates swap the old First Edition for the new Maxx model with 280-mile range unchanged
News
19 Aug 2021
Toyota to cut car production by 40% due to microchip shortage
Toyota factory - engineering

Toyota to cut car production by 40% due to microchip shortage

Factory shutdowns are confirmed in Japan, but Toyota’s UK production lines remain fully operational
News
19 Aug 2021
New Morgan Plus Four CX-T goes off road as Ariel Nomad rival
Morgan Plus Four CX-T - front

New Morgan Plus Four CX-T goes off road as Ariel Nomad rival

Just eight off-road ready Morgan Plus Four CX-Ts will be made, with serious chassis revisions for the money
News
5 Aug 2021
New all-in-one Hyundai Mocean subscription service launched for UK customers
Hyundai Mocean

New all-in-one Hyundai Mocean subscription service launched for UK customers

Electrified Hyundai models can now be driven under subscription, with terms from three to 24 months
News
4 Aug 2021
SEAT Ateca and Tarraco SUVs given small updates for 2021
SEAT Ateca

SEAT Ateca and Tarraco SUVs given small updates for 2021

The SEAT Ateca and SEAT Tarraco get extra tech as standard and a range of cosmetic upgrades
News
3 Aug 2021
New 2021 Honda HR-V: UK prices and specs revealed
Honda HR-V - front

New 2021 Honda HR-V: UK prices and specs revealed

There are three versions of the new hybrid Honda HR-V SUV coming to the UK, with prices starting from £26,960
News
2 Aug 2021
New 2021 Mercedes C-Class: UK prices and specs revealed
Mercedes C-Class - front

New 2021 Mercedes C-Class: UK prices and specs revealed

Mercedes C-Class line-up opens with £38,785 C 200 Sport, but only petrol and diesel options are available for now - you’ll have to wait for the plug-i…
News
28 Jul 2021
Electrogenic reveals electric Citroen DS conversion with up to 200-mile range
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front

Electrogenic reveals electric Citroen DS conversion with up to 200-mile range

Electrogenic's Citroen DS conversion includes an updated hydro-pneumatic suspension with a silent electric pump system
News
28 Jul 2021
Land Rover Defender 110 V8 2021 review
Land Rover Defender V8 - front

Land Rover Defender 110 V8 2021 review

The new rapid Land Rover Defender V8 flagship dishes up a supercharged soundtrack
Road tests
20 Jul 2021
Pricing and specs unveiled for rugged Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross

Pricing and specs unveiled for rugged Toyota Yaris Cross

Toyota Yaris Cross arrives in the UK market to take on the small SUV sector
News
17 Jul 2021