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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

4/5 stars

Volvo XC90 Review (2024)

Volvo's XC90 has been one of the most highly-regarded SUVs for many years, but does it still set a luxurious benchmark?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

4.2/5 stars

Volvo EX30 Review

Bargain basement electric Volvo EX30 mini-SUV is so good - but does it have flaws?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 17-09-2024

3.3/5 stars

Nissan Juke Review (2024)

Nissan has tweaked the Juke – but has the OG of the crossover SUVs already had its moment in the sun?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 13-09-2024

3.6/5 stars

MG3 Hybrid+ (2024-) Review

MG is promising a huge upgrade in technology both under the skin and in the cabin, but can the new MG3 succeed where its predecessor struggled by offering more than just cheap and cheerful transport?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 11-09-2024

3.9/5 stars

Volkswagen T-Cross Review (2024)

VW’s baby SUV, the T-Cross, has had a mid-life facelift. Has this done enough to revive its flagging fortunes?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2024

4/5 stars

Volkswagen Tiguan SUV Review (2024)

Volkswagen has launched its new Tiguan – and it's much more critical to the German manufacturer than you might think.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2024

3.4/5 stars

Vauxhall Corsa Review (2024)

Vauxhall has introduced some hybrid models on its stylish Corsa, but how do they stack up against the rest of the range?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2024

3.7/5 stars

Toyota Yaris Cross Review (2024)

The Toyota Yaris Cross has had a makeover for 2024, so how does this new version compare?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2024