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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

Hyundai Kona Electric (2026) Review

Hyundai’s Sci-Fi-esque Kona Electric has all the ingredients to be a great contender in the subcompact crossover market – but is the quality out of this world?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 11-03-2026

3.9/5 stars

MG4 EV Urban (2026) Review

The MG4 EV has been popular since its launch, impressing with its competitive pricing and features. Now, MG introduces the MG4 EV Urban, a completely new hatchback model on a different platform. While it has a smaller battery and range at a lower price, the Urban is slightly larger than its predecessor, offering enhanced practicality. It features front-wheel drive and a simpler rear axle. The key question is whether it can match the success of the original MG4 EV.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 11-03-2026

3.5/5 stars

Hyundai i20 (2026) Review

Hyundai’s facelifted i20 has, somewhat counterintuitively, ditched the hybrids – so does this purely petrol-powered hatchback still have a future?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 06-03-2026

2.8/5 stars

Toyota Urban Cruiser (2026) Review

Toyota has relaunched an old car that went out of production over a decade ago, so how much of an improvement is the new one? Overall, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is practical and comfortable but it’s slow to charge and some of its electric rivals will be more appealing to lease customers.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 21-01-2026

3.5/5 stars

MGS6 EV (2026) Review

MG is back with another all-electric SUV – the MG S6 EV - so can this replicate the roaring success of the MG 4 EV? It’s competitive for the class and undercuts some rivals when it comes to price.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 21-01-2026

2.8/5 stars

Fiat 500 Hybrid (2026) Review

Fiat has finally given the petrol 500 the looks of the electric version – but is it enough to save the dwindling sales of this once much-loved cutesy city car? It’s arguably the best-looking urban vehicle on the leasing market but not without its flaws.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 20-01-2026

3.6 /5 stars

Chery Tiggo 9 (2026) Review

Chery is building up its UK SUV inventory with its largest one yet – but is it good enough to displace well-established seven-seaters? Overall, it’s so well-priced that it’s impossible not to consider the Tiggo 9 a bargain.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 20-01-2026

4/5 stars

Alpine A390 (2026) Review

Renault's performance brand, Alpine, has a new electric vehicle - and it’s an impressive contender among premium rivals.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 19-01-2026