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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

3.5/5 stars

Vauxhall Grandland Electric (2025) Review

Vauxhall's largest SUV is even larger, but can it cope without an engine?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-01-2025

4/5 stars

Cupra Terramar (2025) Review

Cupra has launched another SUV crossover – what’s this new one all about?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 06-01-2025

4/5 stars

BMW X3 Review (2025)

BMW’s latest X3 is here and promises many upgrades - but can the German automaker take its highly regarded model to the next level?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 02-12-2024

3.7/5 stars

Abarth 600e Review (2024)

Abarth has taken another Fiat and given it the hot hatch-style treatment – but can it replicate its previous success on an SUV?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 27-11-2024

3.8/5 stars

Polestar 4 Review

At last, Polestar, the Volvo offshoot, is launching several new models, one of which is the curious-looking Polestar 4. What's going on with that back window, though?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 18-12-2024

3.9/5 stars

Polestar 3 Review

Polestar finally has a new car - an SUV that's going straight after the German premium brands - but can it really put up much of a fight?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 18-12-2024

4.2/5 stars

Toyota Prius Review

The Toyota Prius is still with us and now appears stronger than ever – but how will it adapt to ditching its self-charging hybrid model?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 06-11-2024

4.1/5 stars

New Peugeot 5008 Review

Peugeot’s new version of the 5008 and electric e-5008 might surprise you, but can the French car's comparatively low leasing price tempt you away from premium brands?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 30-10-2024