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James Fossdyke

James Fossdyke

Motor Journalist

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.

Articles by James Fossdyke

Reviews by James Fossdyke

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

3.8/5 stars

Lotus Eletre (2025) Review

Lotus dives head-first into the world of performance SUVs with the all-electric Eletre, but can the car that has upset so many of the Lotus purists really play the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Audi at their own games?

By James Fossdyke | 05-06-2025

3.9/5 stars

Alpine A290 (2025) Review

Can the all-electric performance version of the new Renault 5 live up to the high expectations placed upon it?

By James Fossdyke | 14-04-2025

4.5/5 stars

Kia EV6 (2025-) Review

A light touch has been applied to the cool Kia electric family car, but with such strong rivals on the market these days, will that be enough?

By James Fossdyke | 04-03-2025

3.8/5 stars

Audi A5 Saloon (2025-) Review

Can the new, five-door Audi A5 really be a replacement for the four-door A4 Saloon, and can it finally defeat its rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz?

By James Fossdyke | 25-02-2025

3.8/5 stars

Audi A5 Avant (2024-) Review

As the A5 Avant replaces the A4 Avant, it has gained fresh technology and design, but will that finally put the Audi ahead of the BMW 3 Series?

By James Fossdyke | 17-02-2025

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