James Fossdyke

James Fossdyke is a freelance motoring journalist with a wealth of experience when it comes to road tests, feature writing and news gathering. His work has appeared in a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites, including regular contributions to Sunday Times Driving. James previously worked on news, road tests and features for the highly-respected Press Association Motoring desk. He also happens to be a private pilot with a penchant for old Jags and even older planes.

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Articles by James Fossdyke

NIO EL6 - an in-depth first look!

The premium electric NIO EL6 SUV arrives in the UK later this year - and here's our first review of this Chinese rival to Porsche, BMW, Audi and Te...

By James Fossdyke | 09-07-2024

Reviews by James Fossdyke

3.8/5 stars

Cupra Leon (2025) Review

The sportier version of the venerable Seat Leon is now more distinctive than ever, but is there really a place for such a thing?

By James Fossdyke | 04-11-2025

3.9/5 stars

Smart #5 (2025) Review

Can the company so well known for its tiny city cars really produce a credible family SUV capable of taking on the very best in the business?

By James Fossdyke | 21-10-2025

4/5 stars

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport (2025) Review

Sitting between the softer GTI and the more powerful R, the Golf GTI Clubsport has historically been the sweet spot when it comes to performance Golfs. But can the new model carry on where its predecessors left off?

By James Fossdyke | 25-09-2025

4/5 stars

Porsche Panamera (2025) Review

Porsche’s latest-generation Panamera is an evolution of the car that went before, rather than an all-new model, but will it still have all the same appeal as its predecessors?

By James Fossdyke | 19-09-2025

4/5 stars

Skoda Enyaq (2025) Review

Skoda has updated its electric family SUV with a more modern, more minimalist look, but is it still the class-leading product it always used to be?

By James Fossdyke | 18-09-2025

4.1/5 stars

Citroen e-C3 Aircross (2025-) Review

As well as enjoying a growth spurt, the C3 Aircross has also gained the option of electric propulsion, but does the battery-powered SUV have the edge over its more conventionally powered siblings?

By James Fossdyke | 04-09-2025

3.9/5 stars

MGS5 EV (2025-) Review

MG’s new family SUV might have a strange name, but it’s a thoroughly accomplished electric car that’s a great value alternative to the offerings from more established brands.

By James Fossdyke | 18-08-2025

3.6/5 stars

Cupra Tavascan (2024-) Review

One of the latest products from the newly minted Cupra brand, can the sharply styled Tavascan become the pick of the electric coupe-SUVs?

By James Fossdyke | 25-07-2025