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Jonathan Burn

Jonathan is Auto Express’ news editor,  responsible for ensuring the website and magazine are bursting with stories that matter to you. Having worked every job on the news desk, Jonathan has an eye for a story and can be frequently found at global motor shows asking car bosses questions they’d rather not hear.

e-mail: jonathan_burn@dennis.co.uk

 

Mercedes to slim down its model range
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Mercedes to slim down its model range

Mercedes models face an uncertain future as the firm looks to simplify the range of cars on sale
News
2 Oct 2018
Vauxhall Combo van prices announced
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Vauxhall Combo van prices announced

Compact van starts from £15,630, while judges have awarded it the 2019 Van of the Year title
News
21 Sep 2018
New Lamborghini Urus 2018 review
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New Lamborghini Urus 2018 review

The Lamborghini Urus is one of the best performance SUVs on sale, but it comes with a staggering price tag
Road tests
13 Sep 2018
‘The new Focus proves Ford can still build great cars’
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‘The new Focus proves Ford can still build great cars’

With the Focus back to its best, Ford has shown that it’s capable of much more, writes Jonathan Burn
Opinion
12 Sep 2018
New UK electric car battery firm Hyperbat established
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New UK electric car battery firm Hyperbat established

First UK battery manufacturing company established in Coventry creating 90 new jobs
News
11 Sep 2018
New Ford Focus Active Estate caught on camera
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New Ford Focus Active Estate caught on camera

Due on sale in 2019, the Ford Focus Active Estate has been spied testing with its 4x4-esque design elements
News
7 Sep 2018
New Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI 2018 review
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New Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI 2018 review

The new all-new Audi A6 Avant is ticks all the boxes for comfort and tech, but rivals offer more practicality
Road tests
5 Sep 2018
New mid-engined 2022 Jaguar F-Type to rival McLaren
Jaguar F-Type - front (watermarked)

New mid-engined 2022 Jaguar F-Type to rival McLaren

Jaguar F-Type successor, which could be called J-Type, will feature a mid-engine layout and hybrid tech. A full EV model could also follow
News
31 Aug 2018
Bosch reveals ‘Perfectly Keyless’ digital car key app

Bosch reveals ‘Perfectly Keyless’ digital car key app

New smartphone app called Perfectly Keyless could spell the end for car keys, granting access via a smartphone
News
29 Aug 2018
New Alfa Romeo baby SUV to lead brand’s new model boom
Alfa Romeo baby SUV - front (watermarked)

New Alfa Romeo baby SUV to lead brand’s new model boom

Alfa Romeo’s new Audi Q3 rival will be joined by a larger flagship SUV, plus a new Giulietta hatch, 8C supercar and GTV coupe
News
25 Aug 2018
VW I.D. Vizzion to inspire new electric Phaeton replacement
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VW I.D. Vizzion to inspire new electric Phaeton replacement

Volkswagen is planning a new Mercedes S-Class rival and it will be based to the brand’s I.D. Vizzion concept
News
24 Aug 2018
Electric Jaguar E-Type Zero to go into production
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Electric Jaguar E-Type Zero to go into production

Jaguar E-Type Zero has been given the green light for production, with the electric car due next year
News
23 Aug 2018
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New Alpina XD3: prices revealed for pumped-up SUV

New Alpina XD3: prices revealed for pumped-up SUV

New Alpina XD3 features a 330bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-turbo diesel, with prices starting from £57,900
News
17 Aug 2018
Europe could get Chinese cars
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Europe could get Chinese cars

Bosses of Volkswagen and JLR predict models for the Chinese market will soon be sold in Europe
News
10 Aug 2018
Long-term test review: Honda Civic Type R GT
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Long-term test review: Honda Civic Type R GT

Final report: we crack out the champagne as we wave goodbye to the best hot hatch of 2018, the Honda Civic Type R
Long-term tests
1 Aug 2018
New 2018 Honda CR-V prices and specs revealed
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New 2018 Honda CR-V prices and specs revealed

The all-new Honda CR-V SUV will cost from almost £26,000 when it goes on sale in the UK in early September
News
1 Aug 2018
‘Bold and creative, Sergio Marchionne will be sorely missed’

‘Bold and creative, Sergio Marchionne will be sorely missed’

After his feats with Fiat and Chrysler, the car industry will miss Sergio Marchionne’s ingenuity, writes Jonathan Burn…
Opinion
1 Aug 2018
New Lexus LC F coupe caught on camera
New Lexus LC F coupe spy shots

New Lexus LC F coupe caught on camera

Spy shots reveal a Lexus LC F performance model is on the way, while a drop-top version has also been given go-ahead
News
24 Jul 2018
Hyundai confirms development of new ‘halo’ sports car
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Hyundai confirms development of new ‘halo’ sports car

A new halo model that will sit within Hyundai’s N division is in the pipeline
News
20 Jul 2018
MINI Classic electric 2018 review
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MINI Classic electric 2018 review

The MINI Classic electric is a one-off take on a 20th century icon, as MINI gears up for a proper electric hatch in 2019
Road tests
17 Jul 2018
Maserati Levante SUV gains 346bhp V6
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Maserati Levante SUV gains 346bhp V6

Further updates for flagship Maserati Levante SUV include a new 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine
News
16 Jul 2018
New 2018 McLaren 600LT joins Sports Series range
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New 2018 McLaren 600LT joins Sports Series range

The £185,500 McLaren 600LT becomes the most powerful Sports Series model to date with a whopping 592bhp
News
13 Jul 2018
Mercedes GLC Coupe facelift spied
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Mercedes GLC Coupe facelift spied

BMW X4 rival spotted testing in Germany ahead of anticipated arrival in 2019
News
3 Jul 2018
Porsche 919 Evo annihilates Nurburgring lap record
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Porsche 919 Evo annihilates Nurburgring lap record

Watch the astonishing 5:19.55s lap set by two-time Le Mans winner Timo Bernhard in the Porsche 919 Evo
News
29 Jun 2018
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Lamborghini Miura SVR restored to former glory
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Lamborghini Miura SVR restored to former glory

Italian firm’s restoration team restores the only Miura SVR ever made to its original specification
News
22 Jun 2018
New 2018 Volkswagen Touareg: UK prices and specs revealed
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New 2018 Volkswagen Touareg: UK prices and specs revealed

New range-topping Volkswagen Touareg SUV is now on sale in the UK, costing from £51,995
News
21 Jun 2018
New Volkswagen SEDRIC review
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New Volkswagen SEDRIC review

We go for a ride in the Volkswagen SEDRIC, VW’s self-driving taxi of the future
Road tests
20 Jun 2018
New BMW 8 Series coupe officially revealed
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New BMW 8 Series coupe officially revealed

8 Series coupe returns to BMW’s lineup after two decade absence, with 840d and M850i on sale now
News
15 Jun 2018
“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"
Jaguar I-Pace - Opinion

“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"

Using the impressive Jaguar I-Pace as a foundation, the British marque can become an industry leader in EVs, thinks Jonathan Burn
Opinion
6 Jun 2018
Land Rover takes autonomous car tech off-road
JLR Autonomous off-road

Land Rover takes autonomous car tech off-road

Land Rover to develop Level 4 and 5 self-driving tech to be used for off-roading
News
4 Jun 2018
New Lexus RX L seven-seater: prices, specs and details
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New Lexus RX L seven-seater: prices, specs and details

Full details of the new seven-seat Lexus RX L, including 0-62mph, economy and emissions
News
4 Jun 2018
Toyota GT 86 Club Series Blue Edition launched
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Toyota GT 86 Club Series Blue Edition launched

Club Series gains second model as Toyota makes nod to racing heritage with GT 86 Blue Edition
News
31 May 2018
Bulletproof Skoda Superb launched
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Bulletproof Skoda Superb launched

Constantly finding yourself under heavy machine gun fire? The new bulletproof Skoda Superb is the car for you...
News
29 May 2018
Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck Concept revealed
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Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck Concept revealed

Honda marks one year anniversary of the Civic Type R hot hatch with Pickup Truck Concept
News
24 May 2018