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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.

Articles by Tim Barnes-Clay

Reviews by Tim Barnes-Clay

3.7/5 stars

Nissan X-Trail e-POWER Review

Nissan’s X-Trail offers hybrid power somewhat unconventionally – but is it worth it, and what's it like to drive?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 26-03-2024

4.5/5 stars

Porsche Taycan Saloon Review (2024)

Porsche turned heads when it announced its first all-electric car – but has the Taycan overcome the typical drawbacks of engineless vehicles?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 11-03-2024

3.3/5 stars

Peugeot E-208 Review (2024)

Peugeot’s electric E-208 is rather understated for an electric car – but does that indicate it’s best forgotten about?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 05-03-2024

4.2/5 stars

Kia EV9 (2024)

Kia’s long-awaited EV9 is finally here - with a couple more trims to boot - but with a lot to live up to, has it done enough to be a serious rival to the premium brands?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 05-03-2024

3.8/5 stars

Kia Sorento (2024)

The Kia Sorento is undergoing a makeover – but the existing model is already very highly regarded.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 04-03-2024

3.3/5 stars

Honda HR-V eHEV Hybrid Review 2024

Honda's hybrid HR-V SUV was given another significant overhaul – so has this one finally worked?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 01-02-2024

3.6/5 stars

Suzuki Across Plug-in Hybrid Review 2024

The Suzuki Across promises much with exciting specs and a generous equipment list – but it's also much more familiar than you might realise.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 09-01-2024

3.8/5 stars

Jaguar F-Pace Plug-In Hybrid Review (2024)

Since its launch, Jaguar’s F-Pace has been improving – but does the plug-in hybrid version spoil the party?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 09-01-2024