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Tim Barnes-Clay

Tim Barnes-Clay

Motor Journalist

Tim Barnes-Clay is a freelance journalist with more than three decades worth of industry experience under his belt. He test-drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches around the world. The dad-of-three has a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism and has been a presenter and producer at ITV. He has also worked as a radio reporter and continues to present videos and record voiceovers.

Reviews by Tim Barnes-Clay

3.8/5 stars

BYD Dolphin Surf Review

BYD vows that its new sporty-looking small hatchback marries ‘coolness’ and ‘fun-loving’ with ‘sharp design’ and ‘punchy performance’ – so has it kept its promise?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 08-07-2025

4.1/5 stars

BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Review

BMW has been electrifying its range for years, but the iX is an outlier – has it had its day?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-07-2025

2.8/5 stars

GWM Haval Jolion Pro Review

If you're looking for a mid-size SUV, you've probably not considered leasing the GWM Haval Jolion Pro. But should you?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-06-2025

4/5 stars

Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid Review

Fiat’s Grande Panda is finally here – but just how Grande is it?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 20-06-2025

3.3/5 stars

DS 7 [Rivoli E-Tense 4x4 300] Review (2025)

DS has continued to make good progress since its split from Citroen, but can its largest SUV really compete with the likes of Audi and BMW?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 12-06-2025

3.1/5 stars

MINI John Cooper Works Aceman Review

The Aceman is Mini's latest attempt at a crossover SUV for the masses - but is the performance version as appealing as it sounds?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 12-06-2025

3.3/5 stars

BYD Seal U DM-i [Boost] Review

BYD is quickly becoming adept at producing electric cars – but how will it fare with its first hybrid?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 02-06-2025

3.5/5 stars

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (2025) Review

BMW’s smallest Gran Coupe has been relaunched, but does it make it more engaging to drive?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 02-06-2025