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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

4.3/5 stars

Tesla Model 3 Review, Range & Pricing

Tesla launched the Model 3 in the UK a few years ago, with first deliveries taking place in 2019. It's become the best-selling electric car here, as well as globally – so what’s all the fuss about?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 07-11-2022

4/5 stars

Mercedes-Benz EQE review

Mercedes-Benz is continuing its sprint into the future with the launch of its all-new electric saloon car, the EQE – but is it all glitz and glamour without the oomph?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 07-11-2022

4/5 stars

Citroen C5 X review

Citroen, famed for its often-outlandish designs, is at it again, this time launching the C5 X. But is this relatively unique car any good? We took a couple of versions for a spin to find out what all the fuss was about.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-10-2022

4.2/5 stars

Honda Civic review

If you’re after a family car that doesn’t look run-of-the-mill, the Honda Civic could be just the ticket – but how does it stack up compared with its competitors?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-10-2022

3.7/5 stars

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review

After the launch of the new Astra earlier this year, the estate version follows hot on the heels of its hatchback sibling – but is it as much of a step forward?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 29-09-2022

3.8/5 stars

Genesis Electrified G80 review

New-ish luxury car brand Genesis is cutting the engine out of its G80 mid-size saloon and replacing it with batteries. So, other than being silent, what has changed compared with its petrol-powered sibling?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 21-09-2022

3.6/5 stars

Volkswagen Taigo 2022 review

VW’s latest coupe-SUV shows style doesn’t have to come at the cost of practicality.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-08-2022

3.7/5 stars

New Nissan Juke Hybrid 2022 review

Nissan has launched a hybrid version of its popular Juke crossover SUV – but do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2022